Le Reculet
Mountain Jura Mountains summit offering regional panoramas
Le Reculet in the Jura massif rewards hikers with ridge walks and a summit view that can include the Alps and Mont Blanc on clear days.
Le Reculet is a mountain in the Jura massif of eastern France that reaches 1,718 metres and ranks among the highest peaks in the range. It is valued for its panoramic viewpoints toward the Alps.
Marked hiking routes lead to the rocky summit where open exposures provide views across the Jura ridges and, when visibility is good, across the Rhône valley to the Alps and Mont Blanc. Routes commonly start at Col de la Faucille and nearby parking or trailheads.
The peak is part of the Jura geological ridge and has no major constructed history beyond traditional pastoral use and modern marked trails for recreation. It is included within the broader natural area of the Haut-Jura.
Le Reculet lies in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, close to the French-Swiss border and within driving distance of Geneva and the Pays de Gex.
- Elevation and view: Rises to 1,718 metres and is the Jura massif's second-highest summit after Crêt de la Neige, offering notable long-distance views on clear weather days.
What to See #
- Summit (1,718 m): The exposed rocky summit at 1,718 metres that gives wide, unobstructed views of the nearby Jura ridges and, on clear days, distant Alpine peaks including Mont Blanc.
Tips for Visiting Le Reculet #
- Choose a clear day and either sunrise or late afternoon for the best light toward the Alps - Le Reculet delivers wide mountain views when visibility is good.
- A convenient approach is from the Col de la Faucille / nearby marked Jura trails; parking at the col shortens the walk to the summit and is a common starting point for day hikes.
- Check conditions in shoulder seasons and winter: trails can be icy or snowy and local access routes may be slippery or intermittently closed, so verify route status before setting out.
Best Time to Visit Le Reculet #
Best visited in summer for hiking and in autumn for crisp, scenic conditions; winter is for experienced winter walkers or snow activities.
Weather & Climate near Le Reculet #
Le Reculet's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1610 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm).
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March
March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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August
August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (162 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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