Snowshoeing in the Swiss Jura mountains

We'll meet up at 9am in Bois d'Amont, near the Tourist Office, before heading for Pré de Bière,a just 20 minutes away under the Col du Marchairuz in Switzerland. Once there, we'll have a briefing and check our equipment before starting our raid. 

Arriving on the high plateaus, we'll cross immense white spaces reminiscent of Lapland. Our goal is to climb Mont Tendre, the highest peak in the Swiss Jura (1679 m)! From up there, a breathtaking view stretches out over the Alps and the entire Jura chain. 

We then continue on our way to the Cabane de Cunay, an isolated refuge nestled in the heart of the mountains. Its location overlooking the Alps and its ambience make it an ideal haven of peace for a restorative night's sleep. We'll make the most of this warm and welcoming place, where we'll spend the evening and the night. 

After a good night's sleep in the hut, the longest day's hiking awaits us. We begin our route with a gradual descent to the Col du Marchairuz (1447 m), before plunging into the Combe des Amburnex, a veritable geological masterpiece. This is one of the longest and most majestic combs in the Jura, alternating between open landscapes and areas shaded by spruce trees.

We climb up to the crêt de la neuve, where we once again enjoy an unobstructed view of the Alps. At the end of the path, we come to the Pralets refuge, an authentic Jura alpine chalet. A convivial atmosphere awaits us, ideal for enjoying local specialities together. 

On our final day, we'll head for the combe des Bégnines at an altitude of almost 1500m. This is a perched syncline, a vast grazing area in summer that takes on a northern feel in winter. It's a pleasant walk to the view of Geneva and the Chalet à Roch, an area of alpine chalets. 

Lunch should be taken on the way down, before discovering the wide-open spaces of the Amburnex drier and its chalet. A short ascent takes us straight back to the starting point of our hike.  

NB: The program might be changed due to weather conditions.