La Borne au Lion, Crêt de Chalam

39370 La Pesse

One of the most beautiful views in the Haut-Jura! An orientation board and a breathtaking 360° view of the Jura Mountains and the Alps.

Discover the Borne Au Lion and the Crêt de Chalam Out-and-back trail La Pesse Duration: 2 hours Distance: 5 km Elevation gain: +259 m Markings: GRP then yellow One of the most beautiful views in the Haut-Jura! An orientation table and a breathtaking 360° view of the Jura and the Alps await you at the summit of the Crêt de Chalam, which rises to an altitude of 1,545 m. This is an unmissable hike suitable for everyone. The site of La Borne au Lion is also steeped in history. In July 1944, the area became a refuge for the Resistance, sheltering more than 2,000 maquisards. In 1613, this site was the scene of numerous disputes during the installation of boundary markers between France (Haut-Bugey) and Spain (Franche-Comté). Access: from La Pesse, take the road opposite the village church, heading towards ‘Borne au Lion’. Follow this road for 4 km until you reach a large car park. Then walk 200 m to reach the Borne au Lion site. To reach the Crêt de Chalam, take the white footpath on the right, then the path branching off to the left. GPS coordinates: latitude N 46.264877 / longitude E 5.869258

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Listing provided by OFFICE DE TOURISME HAUT-JURA SAINT-CLAUDE (updated by the source on 16/07/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 23 October 2026.