Schneeschuhpfad: die Golfschleife

This one of the major international renowned nordic centre in France is easily accessible by car from the Lake Geneva basin, the Pays de Gex and the Valserine.Entirely dedicated to Nordic skiing. 130 km of slopes from the Plateau de la Vattay to the deep forests of the canton of Vaud (Switzerland) and the Valserine valley by the river. You can also practice skating or alternative skiing. La Vattay is a renowned worldwide site known for the quality and range of slopes. From green to black slopes, all groomed in double tracks for skiing adapted to all levels of ability. A groomed piste allows you to discover the joys of the descent and to return to the village of Mijoux. You will find on site 3 snowshoe trails, 1 pedestrian trail, locker rooms, showers and an picnic room. Opening in early November possible if snow conditions permit. The tracks are within the National Nature Reserve of the Haute Chaine du Jura. We invite you to respect the regulations in force and to remain on the paths and marked trails. From December 15 to June 30, wildlife sanctuaries access is strictly forbidden. For more information, we suggest you to consult the site of the Nature Reserve.

The church of St-Christophe and St-Jacques was built in 1760, in the Jura department, in the commune of Lajoux, but it is also the church of Mijoux in the Ain department, in the Rhône Alpes region.The church of St-Christophe and St-Jacques was built in 1760, in the Jura department, in the commune of Lajoux, but it is also the church of Mijoux in the Ain department, in the Rhône Alpes region. One of the steeple's bells, "Marie Jacqueline", was cast in 1785 and classified as a Historic Monument. It was renovated by volunteers and parish priest Jean d'Aufferville in the early 2000s.