Grand Montrond – Colomby de Gex Summit loop from Mijoux

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grand Montrond – Colomby de Gex Summit loop from Mijoux

Hard

4.8

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217

hikers

Grand Montrond – Colomby de Gex Summit loop from Mijoux

06:59

19.6km

880m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 15.9 km for 1.19 km

After 18.8 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

186 m

Rando Grand Montrond, Petit Montrond .

Highlight • Other

A very beautiful hike for all levels, with a slight climb at the beginning.
The Grand Montrond section is shadeless, so bring water.

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1.49 km

Well-Marked Descent in Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sturdy shoes are recommended.

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3.79 km

Mont Rond

Highlight • Other

You should bring sturdy, non-slip shoes and some experience with this type of terrain.

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3.81 km

Grand Montrond

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Grand Montrond culminates at 1,614 meters above sea level. You can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view that includes Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

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4.32 km

Viewpoint

7.18 km

Colomby de Gex Summit

Highlight • Summit

Colomby de Gex is a summit of the French Jura in the Ain which rises to 1688 meters of altitude. It is the 4th highest mountain in the Jura mountains.

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9.13 km

Branveau Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

12.9 km

Zone Quietude Faune Sauvage Les Platières

Nature Reserve

19.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

6.41 km

3.68 km

487 m

389 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.31 km

6.06 km

2.48 km

1.40 km

967 m

861 m

565 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

7°C

13 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2024,Grand Montrond – 17 km rondtocht vanuit Mijoux

Beautiful walk with a beautiful view of the Alpine mountain range.
Note: Our planned walk was not entirely correct. The GR has been partly relocated, also the descent (yellow posts) sometimes deviated from what we had planned with komoot. Tough climb and descent quite steep. Good condition is required.

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July 8, 2024,Randonnée pédestre : le Colomby de Gex depuis le Pailly

From the ridges, this hike offers a unique panorama of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Entering the Branveau cirque reveals bucolic landscapes! The return to the mountain pastures "les Platières", in the forest environment, offers lush vegetation. Observe, ... the chamois are never far away!

(The succession of ups/downs can be a bit physical for some people)

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