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Hiking: La Catheline - le Crêt de la Neige via Brulat Frésy
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Description
Enjoy the breathtaking views over the ridges.
The flora is exceptional, and you'll catch a glimpse of the raw geology of the Jura. Criss-crossing canyons and cavities !
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Date and time
- From 08/07/2025 to 27/08/2025
- From 08/07/2025 to 27/08/2025 from 09:00 to 17:00
Additional information
Updated by
Office de Tourisme du Pays de Gex - 14/09/2024
www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
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Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
From the arrival point of the Catheline cable car, follow the GR 9 path marked in red and white towards the refuge de la Loge.
Continue on the "Brillone d'en Bas", then follow the signs for "sous le Crêt".
Follow the GR9 to the Crêt de la Neige.
Enjoy the view, then return the same way.
Environments
Lake view<br/>Mountain view<br/>Close to GR footpath<br/>In a nature reserve<br/>Panoramic view<br/>Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Open period
From 08/07 to 27/08, every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 9 am and 5 pm.
Contact
Phone : 04 50 28 09 16
Website : www.paysdegex-montsjura.com
Tricky passages
Be sure to follow the GR9 signs, to avoid passing through the Quiet Zonewhich is strictly prohibited from 15/12 to 30/06.
The route is located in the Haute Chaîne du Jura National Nature Reserve, so please respect the regulations specific to this area.
Topo guides and map references
Map references : <br/>IGN map: 3327.ET
Type of land
Rock<br/>Stone<br/>Ground<br/>Not suitable for strollers
Reception complements
Before setting off:
- Find out about general and local weather conditions, making sure there's no precipitation.
- Find out about the approach to the route, its height, how long it will take to reach the summit and any possible escapes (IGN map, GPS, topo-guide, etc.).
- Evaluate possible risks by asking mountain professionals, refuges 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).
Possibility of using the ski lifts at La Faucille and Lélex, during the summer period (July-August).
The Patou or guard dog: what attitude should you adopt?
When out hiking, it's not uncommon to come across flocks of sheep or goats guarded by guard dogs known as patous. These dogs, formidable against predators such as wolves, bears and lynxes, can frighten hikers with their barking.
The patou protects flocks in total autonomy. Its main role is to deter intruders and alert the shepherd. Raised among the ewes from an early age, he learns to protect them at all times, often in groups.
To avoid problems with a patou:
-Identify grazing areas before setting off.
-Keep your distance and go around flocks if possible.
-In the event of an encounter, stay calm, turn back slowly or stop to let the dog sniff you out.
-Don't try to pet or feed the animals, avoid sudden movements, don't run, and avoid taking photos.
For runners:
-Do not run when approaching a herd.
-Take off your headphones to hear the dog's barking.
-By adopting these behaviors, you'll be able to cohabit serenely with guard dogs on your hikes.
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