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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

01:07

9.67km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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1.94 km

Climb to Fort Mahler, avoiding the stairs

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This gentle uphill trail takes you up to the fort. Along the way, one can also enjoy nature instead of staying on the side of the road.

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2.51 km

View of the Château de Joux

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This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …

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2.64 km

View of Fort de Joux

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Overlooking the cluse de Pontarlier, the Fort de Joux is listed as a historical monument. Closed during the winter period, it opens every spring.

From here, you have a beautiful …

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3.79 km

Path to Fort Larmont

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4.56 km

superb view of the Château de Joux and the N57 which winds between the ruins of the fort and the castle.

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4.57 km

Viewpoint with benches

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8.09 km

Section of road passing through a gorge with the Château de Joux on the heights on one side and the ruins of the lower Fort du Larmont, or Fort Mahler, …

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8.37 km

Joux Castle

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The Château de Joux (or Fort de Joux) is a fortified castle near Pontarlier, in Franche-Comté, in the French Jura.

The castle is located at a strategically important location above …

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9.67 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.10 km

1.77 km

1.48 km

1.25 km

850 m

207 m

Surfaces

2.57 km

2.48 km

2.16 km

1.76 km

586 m

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