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Area of Mijoux

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Address and Directions

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301 Route de la Combe en Haut
01170 Mijoux
Ain, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
France

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Reservation

Rates

Water
3€ /10min

Number of pitches

Total
20 pitches

Assistance

Useful links

Motorhome area - Town Hall of mijoux
Town Hall of mijoux
Pays de Gex-Monts Jura Tourist Office, Mijoux tourist information office in mijoux - Pays de Gex - Monts Jura Tourist Office

Equipment and services

Waste disposal
Water supply
Electrical connection
Parking
XL pitches
Night lighting
Picnic areas
Trash bin
Means of payment
Card with chip
Contactless card

Additional prices

Electricity
10€
Electricity
10€

Description

In the heart of the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, the Mijoux motorhome area (Ain, Auvergne‑Rhône‑Alpes), located at approximately 1,000 m altitude, welcomes you 24h/24 and 7j/7. Stabilized pitches with electrical hookups, parking, dump station for grey and black water and a water refill point; services are paid separately per service. Pets allowed. Within a short walk: bakery‑pastry shop, butcher, grocery, service station, several restaurants and snacks; the nearest market is held in Gex, ~7 km away. Ideally located to access hiking trails and the mountain sports facilities of the Jura massif.

Tourism

Mijoux (Ain, France)

Mijoux is a small mountain village in the Haut-Jura, perched near the Col de la Faucille, visually bordering Switzerland. The terrain is marked: wooded combes, slopes and alpine pastures follow one another. A lively high-altitude village in the cold season, it is quiet in summer, popular with hikers and panorama enthusiasts. Its location offers clear views of Lac Léman and the Jura ridges.

Heritage and architecture

The village preserves a sober alpine architecture: wooden chalets and steep roofs, barns and some old houses adapted to the climate. The streets reflect a rural history linked to livestock farming and the use of alpine pastures. Informational panels about 20th-century local practices are often found, without intrusive modern constructions.

Nature and landscapes

Mijoux lies on the edge of the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura, with fir forests, peat bogs and high-altitude meadows. Panoramas from the ridges offer views of the Jura and, in clear weather, Lac Léman and the distant Alps. Spring colors the slopes; autumn brings dense foliage.

Outdoor activities

The village is an access point to the Monts-Jura area: alpine ski runs and cross-country ski networks in winter, waymarked trails for hiking and mountain biking in summer. Snowshoeing, snowshoe introductions, and family walks along the combes are common. Routes range from easy flat paths to more demanding passes.

Gastronomy and local products

Local cuisine highlights Comté, mountain dishes (raclette, fondue) and farm products. A few small shops and inns offer simple cuisine rooted in the Jura terroir.

Not to miss

  • Col de la Faucille — viewpoint over Lac Léman and the ridges.
  • Domaine des Monts-Jura — skiing, Nordic trails and lifts.
  • Waymarked hikes — trails for all levels in the Haut-Jura.
  • Comté tasting — farm products and local cellars.
  • Village of Mijoux — chalets and authentic mountain atmosphere.

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