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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Les Rousses

Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from La Cure

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Les Rousses

Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from La Cure

Hard

4.6

(8)

154

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from La Cure

04:01

66.6km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Start point

Train Station

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23.2 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake in the Jura. Can be cycled around by bike. With me there was unfortunately torrential rain, the circumnavigation I had to cancel.

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23.6 km

Lac de Joux

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Very beautiful lake in the high valley of the Vallée de Joux.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Joux

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32.0 km

Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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32.1 km

Best view of Lac de Joux

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Nice Riviera ambience with a beach and essentials for supply.

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34.3 km

Joux Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

absolutely put on bathing shoes the water is very clear and warm

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54.8 km

Bois-d'Amont

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Nice little Jura town with a small museum in the old sawmill.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bois-d%E2%80%99Amont_(Jura)

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61.3 km

Lac des Rousses

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Lac des Rousses is a very pretty lake which is located shortly before the village of Rousses. You can swim there.

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63.8 km

Les Rousses

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The village of Les Rousses, in addition to the village and Fort des Rousses, is also a cross-country and alpine ski resort. It is close to a Swiss border lake with the same name: Lac des Rousses.

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66.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.9 km

14.8 km

2.59 km

223 m

121 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

4.86 km

485 m

175 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 5 August

26°C

14°C

12 %

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from La Cure

Lac de Joux

Lac de Joux

Lac de Joux

Best view of Lac de Joux

Joux Lake

Bois-d'Amont

Lac des Rousses

Les Rousses

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