La Roche Bernard – Roche Champion viewpoint loop from Forêt du Risoux

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Chapelle-Des-Bois

La Roche Bernard – Roche Champion viewpoint loop from Forêt du Risoux

Moderate

4.6

(11)

hikers

La Roche Bernard – Roche Champion viewpoint loop from Forêt du Risoux

03:39

11.3km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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591 m

Lac des Mortes

Lake

1.19 km

Mortes and Bellefontaine Lakes

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In the spring, the bog and meadows teem with life. The landscape invites contemplation and silence. These two lakes are relics of the last ice age.

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1.37 km

View of the Bellefontaine and Mortes Lakes

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From the Roche Bernard viewpoint, you can enjoy a beautiful panorama of the Bellefontaine lakes and the Lac des Mortes. These glacial lakes are now among the must-see attractions of the Jura.

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2.47 km

View of the Lacs de Bellefontaine and des Mortes

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2.50 km

La Roche Bernard

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La Roche Bernard culminates at 1,292 meters, on the crest line of the Risoux forest. This one being parallel to the valley of the Orbe, you will be able to …

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3.24 km

Border crossing between Switzerland and France

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3.26 km

Border Marker No. 186 – View of La Roche Bernard

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Border marker between France and Switzerland near Roche Bernard.

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3.61 km

Jewish Children's Memorial

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Monument in honor of the transfer of some Jewish children across the Franco-Swiss border during WWII. In Chapelle-des-Bois, opposite the church, there is also a sign showing how the border …

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5.51 km

Roche Champion viewpoint

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La Roche Champion sits at 1,327 meters above sea level, at the exit of Chapelle-des-Bois. Its belvedere offers a superb view of the Mont Noir forest and the Mortes and Bellefontaine lakes.

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11.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

3.27 km

2.50 km

1.00 km

285 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

2.27 km

741 m

737 m

600 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (1,090 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

0°C

52 %

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Comments

December 29, 2023,Roche Champion

Small loop with a beautiful hike which gives access to two lookouts with a view of the Joux valley, the village of Chapelle-des-bois and several lakes. The climbs and descents on the Risoux massif can be a little technical, but are quite short. We were unlucky that day, clouds and fog blocked our view.

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July 11, 2023,Roche Champion et Roche du Belvédère depuis chapelle des bois

Magnificent hike to dominate the valley of chapel of the woods
The climb remains steep but more interesting than the descent
I recommend this direction of route
The belvederes on the Rocks are exceptional

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