Crêtes du Jura par Creux de L'Envers
Gex
Quick tour of Creux de L'Envers area
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 618 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
Along le Journans to Sentier de La Vie de Feu followed by Pas de L'Echine to reach Colomby de Gex. Then along the range down Chemin de La Vie de Chaux, along Les Platieres and back down on Route des Places Menoud. Visiting a lot of what the local area has to offer on the way.
Description
This route includes some steep technical terrain, where falls could have serious consequences.
Some of these paths in the natural reserve are forbidden to protect wildlife from December to May (https://www.rnn-hautechainedujura.fr/reglementation/zones-de-quietude-de-la-faune-sauvage/). Chemin de La Vie de Chaux is also off limits, December through April and when there is snow due to avalanche risk.
Difficulty
Difficult
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.