La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Bifurcation les Jordan

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La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Bifurcation les Jordan

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La Cluse-et-Mijoux – View of the Château de Joux loop from Bifurcation les Jordan

07:01

80.6km

1,710m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Plaine alluviale du Val de Morteau

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Franco-Swiss Border – Les Gabelous Trail Entry

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Crossing the border, entry point into the round of Gabelous

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21.1 km

Monotrace between forests and fields

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This path along the edge of fields and the forest leading to Cornabey is very pleasant. You cross a small bridge to span the stream.

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30.5 km

Bois de Ville-du-Pont

Forest

54.0 km

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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The castle stands above the village, you almost miss it when you have to watch out for the cars at the crossroads

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55.4 km

View of the Château de Joux

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This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …

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55.9 km

Fort Mahler (or Lower Fort du Larmont)

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Built between 1845 and 1851 in the commune of La-Cluse-et-Mijoux, at an altitude of 1032 m, with the mission of protecting Fort de Joux and defending the Pontarlier passage.

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56.0 km

The Lower Larmont Fort, briefly known as Fort Malher

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"Discover a mountain bike adventure through the picturesque heights of La Cluse and Mijoux, with an unmissable stop at Fort Malher. Enjoy breathtaking views of La Cluse, Mijoux and the …

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72.9 km

On the Border Trail

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On both sides of the border, the GTJ leads in beautiful trail sections through the Jura. Here you are right on the border!

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80.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

22.1 km

13.1 km

2.66 km

1.88 km

1.62 km

Surfaces

33.0 km

19.8 km

16.1 km

4.29 km

3.95 km

3.50 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,240 m)

Lowest point (760 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

-1°C

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Comments

May 30, 2023,Tag 4 Grandes Traversees du Jura (GTJ)🐄🐄🏰🚵‍♂️

Short and sweet. Simply fantastic. Loneliness and great landscapes exactly what I'm looking for🙏🤗. If you're looking for that, you've come to the right place. Anyone looking for a mountain hut or restaurant every few meters will be disappointed here.

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