This page features a selection of the best hiking trails in Gex recommended by outdoor enthusiasts and local experts. Whether you want to go for a leisurely walk on easy trails or a tackle more challenging hike, you are bound to find it in Gex! Filter the results to suit your needs and your experience level. Each route contains all the information you need when planning your hiking trip.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Gex
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Walking tour : La Faucille - Le belvédère du Turet
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
5.2 km
2:00 h
180 m
180 m
This varied trail is easily accessible dotted with natural curiosities. It enters a preserved forest. It then leads to the Turet belvedere for a spectacular panorama of Gex, the Lake Geneva plain, Mont Blanc and the surrounding ridges.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Itinerant hiking : From Mijoux to Chézery-Forens via the Haute Chaîne du Jura
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
38 km
12:48 h
1,777 m
2,182 m
Set off on a great adventure! A few days roaming the heights of the Jura, between Mijoux and Chézery-Forens, with just one aim: to make the most of every moment.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Hiking: Echenevex - Branveau - Montchanais
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
14.6 km
6:30 h
866 m
866 m
A demanding but accessible hike in the heart of the Haute Chaîne du Jura for lovers of wide open spaces.
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Hiking: Gex - Vesancy - Chapelle Riantmont - Variant with dogs
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
9.7 km
3:15 h
242 m
242 m
Departing from Gex, this gentle family trail leads to the charming village of Vesancy. With its varied landscapes, Riantmont chapel, castle, traditional farms and local heritage, it's a great way to immerse yourself in the authenticity of the Pays de Gex.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Hiking: Colomby de Gex from Le Pailly
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
14.5 km
6:45 h
890 m
838 m
From the summit ridges enjoy panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Alps before plunging into the Branveau circus.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Walking tour : La Faucille - Colomby de Gex
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
14.1 km
5:30 h
613 m
613 m
This is one of the most beautiful trails in the Haute Chaîne du Jura, offering a hike mostly along the ridge lines of the mountains offering sublime views of the Alps.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Hiking: Le Creux de l'Envers
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
6.1 km
2:30 h
195 m
195 m
Partly bordering the Journans river, the trail passes through the canyon of the mysterious Portes Sarrazines. This trail, with its varied, verdant landscapes, is set in an unspoilt environment.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Walking tour : La Marche Populaire de Gex
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
16.5 km
7:00 h
844 m
844 m
From Gex, head for the Col de Branveau and then the Platières mountain pasture. The descent plunges you into a fresh, invigorating forest, bordered by the Journans river, perfect for bringing the loop to a peaceful close.
Hiking Trail
· Ain
Walking : The Grande Marche Populaire de Gex
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
21 km
9:30 h
1,301 m
1,301 m
This hike leads up to Colomby, with fine views of Mont Blanc and the Geneva basin. The trail follows the ridges of the Jura before descending into the forest along the Journans for a cool finish.
Hiking Trail
· Jura Mountains
Hiking: Gex - Vesancy - Chapelle Riantmont
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Open
10.6 km
3:45 h
272 m
272 m
From Gex, this pleasant loop hike passes through the picturesque village of Vesancy, dominated by the Riantmont chapel. A great family outing with a gentle gradient, allowing you to soak up the authenticity of the local heritage and architecture.
Si vous êtes un amateur de randonnée et que vous cherchez à explorer la région de Gex, alors vous êtes au bon endroit. Les sentiers de randonnée variés offrent une expérience inoubliable en pleine nature, entre montagnes et lacs pittoresques.
Randonnées à destination de Gex
Que vous soyez novice ou expérimenté, il y a plusieurs options de randonnée à destination de Gex qui conviendront à vos préférences. Parmi les itinéraires populaires figurent :
- La boucle du Mont Rond : cette randonnée offre des vues panoramiques sur le Jura et le lac Léman. Le parcours est accessible aux débutants et peut être complété en quelques heures.
- Le sentier des Crêtes : pour les marcheurs plus expérimentés, ce sentier offre un défi avec ses pentes escarpées mais récompense avec des paysages spectaculaires tout au long du chemin.
Bonnes randonnées dans les environs de Gex
En explorant les environs de Gex, vous trouverez également d'autres possibilités passionnantes pour la marche en plein air :
- Les gorges du Seyon : situées à proximité, ces gorges offrent un cadre sauvage et préservé pour une belle balade en pleine nature.
- Le tour du lac Divonne : cette promenade facile autour du lac Divonne est parfaite pour une journée détente près de l'eau.
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