Malbuisson, a region in the Doubs department of France, is situated in the Jura mountains, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. Its geography combines the expansive Lac de Saint-Point with dense forests and medium-altitude mountains, creating varied terrain. This environment supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
For those seeking things to do in Malbuisson, the region provides more than 100 routes across several sports like hiking, road cycling,…
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4.5
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603
hikers
6.69km
01:59
190m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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404
hikers
19.8km
05:20
260m
260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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73
hikers
12.0km
03:27
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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69
hikers
6.94km
02:00
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
riders
58.8km
05:24
1,070m
1,070m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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16
riders
48.1km
03:17
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
42.9km
03:17
850m
850m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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24
riders
34.4km
02:20
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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205
riders
33.0km
01:28
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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191
riders
80.8km
03:41
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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102
riders
63.2km
03:00
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

67
riders
115km
05:51
1,920m
1,920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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67
runners
8.60km
00:56
130m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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91
runners
6.54km
00:42
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

96
runners
11.4km
01:15
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
runners
9.42km
01:08
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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116
riders
27.5km
01:45
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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65
riders
62.7km
04:03
840m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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76
riders
34.3km
02:31
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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56
riders
14.0km
00:50
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
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59
riders
31.2km
02:42
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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77
riders
34.5km
02:48
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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16
riders
27.7km
02:08
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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21
riders
17.6km
01:17
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Malbuisson offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region's varied landscape, featuring Lac de Saint-Point, forests, and mountains, supports these sports. More than 130 routes are available for exploration.
Malbuisson features numerous hiking opportunities, with trails through dense forests and along Lac de Saint-Point. Notable options include paths from Malbuisson to the Source Bleue via Port Titi, offering views of the lake. Sections of the Grande Traversée du Jura also pass through the area for long-distance trekkers. For more information, consult the Hiking around Malbuisson guide.
Yes, Malbuisson is well-suited for road cycling, touring cycling, and mountain biking. The region provides 'liaisons douces' connecting villages and a 12.4-mile (20 km) loop around Lake Saint-Point, which is closed to motorized traffic on special car-free days. Dedicated tracks are available for mountain biking. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Malbuisson and Cycling around Malbuisson guides.
Malbuisson is home to several significant natural features. Lac de Saint-Point, the third largest natural lake in France, is a central attraction. The region also boasts dense forests like the Forêt de la Fuvelle, the Source Bleue known for its striking blue color, and Lac de Remoray with its unique ecosystem of marshes and peat bogs.
The region offers various accessible routes suitable for families. Pedestrian paths around Lac de Saint-Point are ideal for jogging and leisurely walks. Many hiking trails through the forests are also suitable for different skill levels, providing options for family outings. Specific easy routes can be found within the komoot guides.
The Mont d'Or is the highest point in the Doubs department, reaching an altitude of 1,463 meters (4,800 feet). It is part of the medium-mountain region surrounding Malbuisson. The varied terrain around Mont d'Or offers challenging climbs and rewarding descents for cyclists and hikers, along with panoramic viewpoints.
Malbuisson is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 9,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region features 134 routes across various sports, which have received an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from over 460 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides to help explore Malbuisson. These include Hiking around Malbuisson, Road Cycling Routes around Malbuisson, Running Trails around Malbuisson, Cycling around Malbuisson, MTB Trails around Malbuisson, and Gravel biking around Malbuisson.
For official tourism information about Malbuisson, visit the official website at malbuisson.fr. You can also contact the Office de Tourisme du Pays du Haut-Doubs - B.I.T. de Malbuisson by phone at +33 3 81 69 31 76 for assistance.
Yes, Malbuisson provides excellent opportunities for jogging. The pedestrian paths that encircle Lac de Saint-Point offer serene lake views and fresh mountain air, making them ideal for runners. The annual car-free day around the lake also creates a safe and enjoyable environment for jogging.
The 'car-free day' is an annual event where a 12.4-mile (20 km) loop around Lake Saint-Point is closed to motorized traffic. This allows cyclists, rollerbladers, and pedestrians to enjoy the scenic route freely and safely. It highlights the region's commitment to non-motorized activities.

