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Hiking: from La Faucille - viewpoint at La Redoute
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Description
A short walk for younger visitors, quickly leading to a magnificent view of Geneva, the Salève and the majestic Mont-Blanc.
This hike is accessible from April to November, and is ideal for a short outing to admire the scenery from the Col de la Faucille. The route alternates between stony paths and forest trails. On arrival, the Redoute belvedere reveals a breathtaking view of Geneva, the Salève and the Mont-Blanc massif. On a clear day, the panorama stretches as far as the Swiss Alps offering a unique spectacle at sunrise and sunset.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/04/2025 to 30/11/2033
- From 01/04/2026 to 30/11/2034
Additional information
Contact
Phone : 04 50 28 09 16
Email : contact@paysdegex-tourisme.com
Website : https://www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
Open period
From 01/04 to 30/11 daily.
Subject to favorable weather.
Environments
Mountain view
Panoramic view
Forest location
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Hard coating (tar, cement, flooring)
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
Hiking in the Pays de Gex and on the Haute Chaine du Jura: on sale in tourist agencies in the Pays de Gex: €9
Map references :
3327ET - MOREZ LES ROUSSES
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex - 02/12/2025
www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
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▶ Before setting off :
Check the general and local weather forecast, and make sure there's no precipitation.
Find out about the approach route, the height of the itinerary, the time it will take to complete the climb, and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).
Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, mountain huts and gîtes.
Inform someone close to you of your objective, and contact them again in the event of any changes: departure and return times, number of participants with telephone numbers for each, vehicle(s), parking, etc.
Avoid setting off alone, and use equipment that is suitable for the activity, adjusted and in good condition: headlamp, complete first-aid kit, survival blanket, etc.
In the event of a problem, call 112 (European emergency number).
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
(1) Start in front of the Hôtel de la Petite Chaumière in the centre of the Col de La Faucille. Take the path alongside the buildings to the right of the Montrond telecombi departure station. Follow the left-hand edge of the go ape park, then continue along the parking area in a peaceful mountain atmosphere.
(2) Follow the white path which opens up on the right. It dips slightly between the trees.
(3) At the next fork in the road continue to the left following the path that descends slightly towards the promontory.
(4) In just a few minutes, you'll reach the Redoute lookout, a balcony overlooking the Alps. The view opens out onto the Alps, Mont Blanc, the Salève and the entire Lake Geneva basin below. A bench invites you to take a contemplative break.
The return journey is a leisurely one along the same path.
Animals
Yes. Accepted but on a leash.
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