Plaimbois-Vennes, a region in the Doubs department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, offers diverse landscapes ideal for outdoor pursuits. Situated within the Jura Mountains, the area features wooded valleys, open plateaus, and the scenic Doubs River, providing varied terrain for exploration. These natural features make Plaimbois-Vennes suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Plaimbois-Vennes provides a selection of routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 4,000 visitors having shared their…
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20
hikers
8.11km
02:32
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

5.0
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17
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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22
hikers
14.0km
04:13
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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hikers
8.98km
02:34
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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5.0
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4
riders
49.3km
04:06
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
20.1km
01:25
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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riders
65.1km
04:25
1,030m
1,030m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

2
riders
14.8km
01:02
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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8
riders
79.5km
04:01
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30
riders
65.1km
02:58
770m
770m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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33
riders
34.7km
01:46
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
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24
riders
39.3km
01:55
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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26
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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21
riders
50.9km
04:24
880m
880m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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18
riders
52.8km
04:24
850m
850m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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8
riders
44.3km
04:14
1,080m
1,080m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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31
runners
50.2km
07:15
2,120m
2,110m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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13
runners
14.0km
01:51
480m
480m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

10
runners
7.60km
00:48
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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runners
10.8km
01:24
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5.0
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18
riders
49.5km
03:32
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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16
riders
42.8km
04:03
1,050m
1,050m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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22
riders
46.4km
03:57
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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11
riders
40.6km
02:43
610m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Plaimbois-Vennes offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region has more than 4,000 visitors who have rated routes with an average of 4.57 stars. For detailed information on specific sports, consult the available komoot guides.
Plaimbois-Vennes is situated within the Jura Mountains, featuring diverse landscapes such as wooded valleys, open plateaus, and karst reliefs. Notable features include the Val de Vennes, the Dessoubre valley, and the Doubs River. Extensive fir and beech forests, alongside meadows, contribute to the area's natural beauty.
Plaimbois-Vennes offers numerous marked hiking trails catering to various levels. Popular routes include the La Roche Barchey loop and trails exploring the Reculée du Pissoux or ascending to the Roche du Miroir. More information can be found in the Hiking around Plaimbois-Vennes guide.
The Jura Mountains provide undulating roads suitable for road cycling enthusiasts around Plaimbois-Vennes. Routes near Orchamps-Vennes and Doubs are available. For more details, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Plaimbois-Vennes guide.
The area around Plaimbois-Vennes, particularly near Morteau, offers diverse terrain for mountain biking, including fir and beech forests, meadows, and river gorges. Trails range from moderate to difficult. Consult the MTB Trails around Plaimbois-Vennes guide for specific routes.
The EuroVelo 6, a major European cycle route, passes through the Doubs Valley, offering a 84-mile (135-kilometer) section without significant difficulty. This route is ideal for touring cyclists, often following ancient towpaths along the Doubs and Rhone-Rhine Canal. The Cycling around Plaimbois-Vennes guide provides further details.
Notable natural sites include the Cirque de Consolation, a rock basin with karst springs and dramatic cliffs. The Cascade du moulin de Vermondans is a splendid waterfall, and the Gouffre de Poudrey is a significant natural cave. These features highlight the region's geological diversity.
Several viewpoints offer panoramic vistas over the region. The Roche Barchey, at 3,241 feet (988 meters), provides extensive views over the Val de Vennes and the Haut-Doubs. The Roche du Miroir is another belvedere overlooking an old priory.
Plaimbois-Vennes is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 4 routes have received an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars from 393 ratings, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Plaimbois-Vennes, including Hiking around Plaimbois-Vennes, Road Cycling Routes around Plaimbois-Vennes, Cycling around Plaimbois-Vennes, MTB Trails around Plaimbois-Vennes, Gravel biking around Plaimbois-Vennes, and Running Trails around Plaimbois-Vennes.
For official tourism information, consult the Montagnes du Jura portal, which covers the Communauté de communes des Portes du Haut-Doubs. The Mairie (Town Hall) of Plaimbois-Vennes can be contacted at +33 3 81 43 27 18 for general inquiries.
The region offers a variety of trails, including those suitable for different skill levels. The EuroVelo 6 touring cycling route, for example, is noted for not having particular difficulty. Many hiking trails also cater to varied levels, allowing for family-friendly options.

