Greenway of the train path – View of Lac de Saint-Point loop from Gilley

Bike touring routes & trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Gilley

Greenway of the train path – View of Lac de Saint-Point loop from Gilley

Hard

4.5

(10)

119

riders

Greenway of the train path – View of Lac de Saint-Point loop from Gilley

04:43

80.6km

480m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.9 km for 143 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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230 m

Greenway of the train path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This greenway is a former railway which connects Gilley to Pontarlier.
The route is secure and equipped: you will find picnic areas and information panels on the surrounding area.

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7.92 km

View of the Doubs River

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Here we drive along the Doubs, but it is not always visible because it is lower.

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30.7 km

Doubs River

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Kayaking is one of the many sports you can do on the Doubs

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38.5 km

The Saint-Point lake is with the lake of Remoray adjoining it, and that of the lake of Joux located in Switzerland, one of the most beautiful glacial lakes that one can meet on these high plateaus of the Jura.

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40.0 km

Le Doubs

Lake

49.1 km

View of Lac de Saint-Point

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Third largest natural lake in France with its 398 hectares. Whatever the season, we never tire of observing it from the road.

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61.9 km

Train Path between Gilley and Pontarleir

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Beautiful greenway on the old railway line in the heart of the natural environment of Haut-Doubs. The views overlooking the Doubs valley are magnificent.

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80.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.8 km

24.3 km

2.16 km

1.91 km

205 m

117 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

80.0 km

281 m

227 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (900 m)

Lowest point (790 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

4°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2024,Tour-24-07 Rochejean

We didn't post a tour yesterday because we stayed in the hotel all day. People and equipment needed to be looked after, so the bike chains were thoroughly cleaned and waxed and the cyclists retreated to the spa. The sauna and whirlpool did us good. Luckily we had planned a wellness day today because it rained all day. Good food …

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