Pyle Bridge – Lac de Clairvaux-les-Lacs loop from Orgelet

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Orgelet

Pyle Bridge – Lac de Clairvaux-les-Lacs loop from Orgelet

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Pyle Bridge – Lac de Clairvaux-les-Lacs loop from Orgelet

02:13

48.2km

550m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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7.47 km

The La Tour-du-Meix double basin fountain

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This fountain was renovated in 2004 by a craftsman from Orgelet, Elias Rodriguez. Now, the water falls into the round basin from a basin adorned with four sculptures: a woman's hand, a man's hand, an oak leaf, and a cascade.

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9.57 km

Pyle Bridge

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The Pyle bridge is a monumental building 385 meters long and 65 meters high above water level. It spans Lake Vouglans and connects the towns of Maisod and Orgelet.

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11.6 km

Belvédère de Coyron

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Viewpoint with a picnic table in the shade and a nice view of the lake.

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31.0 km

Lac de Clairvaux-les-Lacs

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Lac de Clairvaux-les-Lacs is a beautiful lake nestled in the Jura mountains. It is very pretty, with crystal clear waters, sandy beaches and surrounding forests.

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31.9 km

Saint-Nithier Church

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The Saint-Nithier church in Clairvaux-les-Lacs is a Romanesque style church with a double-decker dome bell tower dedicated to Saint Nithier. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 …

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36.2 km

Giant's Kettles

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Shortly before reaching Lake Vouglans, the Ain crosses rocks which create a series of waterfalls. From the bridge that crosses Pont-de-Poitte, the view of this strange limestone formation is superb.

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