GR®559

From Lons-le-Saunier to Les Rousses (Jura)

The GR559, nicknamed the "Great Lakes Trail," offers a gradual ascent from the Lons Plateau to the peaks of the Haut-Jura. Historically, this trail follows the old salt routes, a resource that has been the source of wealth for Lons-le-Saunier and its thermal springs since Gallo-Roman times. Heritage is omnipresent: from the spectacular valleys of Baume-les-Messieurs to the perched village of Château-Chalon, hikers traverse listed sites with limestone architecture. Nature unfolds in striking variety, from the steep vineyards of the Revermont to the deciduous and spruce forests of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park. The highlight of the route lies in the succession of turquoise lakes (Chalain, Clairvaux, the Four Lakes), true glacial jewels nestled in verdant settings. As you approach Les Rousses, the landscape opens up to wild valleys and high-altitude pastures where cows graze whose milk is used to make the famous Comté cheese.

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Distance: 100km, Elevation maximum: 1110m, Elevation minimum: 256m, Elevation gain uphill: 2795m
IGN Maps: 3226ET - LONS-LE-SAUNIER / POLIGNY / RECULEE DE BAUME. 3326ET - CHAMPAGNOLE / LAC DE CHALAIN / PIC DE L'AIGLE. 3327ET - MOREZ / LES-ROUSSES / COL DE LA FAUCILLE. 3327OT - SAINT-CLAUDE / LAC DE VOUGLANS / PNR DU HAUT.

GR®559 Hiking from Lons-le-Saunier to Les Rousses (Jura) 10 Nearby paths:
Around Bresse Comtoise (Jura)
Jura escape
GR®5 From Luxembourg to the Mediterranean
GR®9 From Jura to Mediterranean sea
GR®59 From Vosges to Jura
GR®509 Great crossing of Jura
GR®559A From Bayard (Foncine-le-Haut) to La Clouterie (Bonlieu) (Jura)

It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring you the FFRandonnee topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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Former holiday hotel with a garden along the Allier, L'Etoile Guest House is located in La Bastide-Puylaurent between Lozere, Ardeche, and the Cevennes in the mountains of Southern France. At the crossroads of GR®7, GR®70 Stevenson Path, GR®72, GR®700 Regordane Way, GR®470 Allier River springs and gorges, GRP® Cevenol, Ardechoise Mountains, Margeride. Numerous loop trails for hiking and one-day biking excursions. Ideal for a relaxing and hiking getaway.