Around Fort des Rousses – Les Rousses loop from Les Rousses

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Les Rousses

Around Fort des Rousses – Les Rousses loop from Les Rousses

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Around Fort des Rousses – Les Rousses loop from Les Rousses

00:54

10.1km

170m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.02 km for 169 m

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Bus stop

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5.09 km

Around Fort des Rousses

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Fort des Rousses was built in the 19th century to protect the Franco-Swiss border against threats from the Austrian army. Several trails allow you to run around while admiring the fortifications.

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5.88 km

Bief de la Chaille trails

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magnificent trails to explore by mountain bike, trail, or on foot

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8.13 km

Tremplin des Rousses

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Ski jumping interferes in the very center of Les Rousses with this springboard. Climbing it allows you to have a view of the city and to reach the famous fort of the station.

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8.71 km

Les Rousses

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On the route of EDT - stage 24 you find this perfect spot for resupply. Fresh beverages, nice ice creams, delicious frommages.

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8.94 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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