Pic de l'Aigle – Three Lakes Viewpoint loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Menétrux-En-Joux

Pic de l'Aigle – Three Lakes Viewpoint loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

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379

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Pic de l'Aigle – Three Lakes Viewpoint loop from Menétrux-en-Joux

06:16

20.8km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 3.22 km for 12 m

After 11.5 km for 365 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.33 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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3.22 km

Saut Girard Waterfall

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A waterfall with a larger pool and a smaller cascade in a beautiful setting. In front of it is a small stone lynx statue.

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6.23 km

Pic de l'Aigle

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At the summit of the Pic d'Aigle at an altitude of 993 meters, which is often also called Bec de l'Aigle, the whole of the Jura rises up at your …

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7.85 km

Three Lakes Viewpoint

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At the belvedere of the Three Lakes, you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama and discover a very special feature of these three lakes: their whitish surroundings. This "chalk mud" is …

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8.22 km

Four Lakes Viewpoint

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Nice view over the four lakes. Tip: a little further south is the viewpoint "three lakes". Much nicer view.

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13.3 km

Petit Maclu Lake

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The Grand Maclu, the Lac d'Ilay and the Petit Maclu together form a string of lakes connected by a small stream.
Located in a Natura 2000 area, the lake offers …

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14.4 km

Grand Maclu Lake

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A gravel, easy-to-walk hiking trail runs along the lakeshore, offering repeated, beautiful views of Lac Le Grand Maclu.

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14.7 km

Lac du Grand Maclu

Lake

16.7 km

Lake Ilay

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The Lac d’Ilay, also called Lac de la Motte, is a lake in the French Jura, in the Jura department, about 14 km south of Champagnole in Franche-Comté. It lies …

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20.8 km

End point

Parking

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