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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Chaux-Neuve

Petit Maclu Lake – Lac de la Motte loop from Chaux-Neuve

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Chaux-Neuve

Petit Maclu Lake – Lac de la Motte loop from Chaux-Neuve

Hard

5.0

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Petit Maclu Lake – Lac de la Motte loop from Chaux-Neuve

04:51

73.4km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.5 km for 137 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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9.67 km

Old Pont mill at Foncine-le-Bas on the Saine River

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Old mill near Foncine le bas.

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10.9 km

Fresh stream next to the old tram way

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You should have light for the tunnel

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11.2 km

Bief de la Ruine Tunnel

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180 m long tunnel through the mountain, requiring a flashlight.

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13.0 km

Gorges de la Saine viewpoint

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From this belvedere you can see the Saine below. It is a pleasant place to take a break before going to the gorges and the Langouette waterfall.

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15.6 km

Langouette waterfalls and gorges

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In Les Planches-en-Montagne, hide the little-known Langouette gorges.

The Saine river passes through a rocky defile, 40 meters deep. The watercourse will alternately take on the appearance of whirlpools, waterfalls and basins. All in a setting of mosses, ferns and trees.

It is a remarkable natural site.

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24.4 km

Petit Maclu Lake

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The Grand Maclu, the Lac d'Ilay and the Petit Maclu together form a string of lakes connected by a small stream.
Located in a Natura 2000 area, the lake offers an exceptional habitat for many animal species. These wetlands are particularly rich: you can see water lilies, reeds, rushes or even sedges.

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24.6 km

Trail Along the Lakes of Haut-Jura

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Hiking trail at the Grand Lac Maclu, beautiful trail along 3 lakes, normal forest trail, also accessible with luggage.
Very nice clear water, idyllic swimming spots.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacs_de_Maclu

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29.8 km

Lac de la Motte

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It is a natural lake of glacial origin with a wild appearance. This lake will surprise you with its turquoise shores on a clear day and its cliffs in the background. It is otherwise known as Lake Ilay. With an area of 72 hectares and an average depth of ten meters, it is fed mainly by Lake Grand Maclu, to which it is connected by a small natural canal approximately 200 meters long. Possible activities: Hiking (tour of the three lakes/four lakes) and mountain biking (tour of the five lakes), horse riding, holiday activities and entertainment... Swimming is tolerated, under your own responsibility.

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73.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.5 km

5.76 km

4.77 km

526 m

480 m

325 m

155 m

Surfaces

67.7 km

3.62 km

1.46 km

666 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,020 m)

Lowest point (580 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Petit Maclu Lake – Lac de la Motte loop from Chaux-Neuve

Old Pont mill at Foncine-le-Bas on the Saine River

Fresh stream next to the old tram way

Bief de la Ruine Tunnel

Gorges de la Saine viewpoint

Langouette waterfalls and gorges

Petit Maclu Lake

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Lac de la Motte

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