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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Mouthe

Lac de Joux – Le Pont loop from Mouthe

Hard

4.8

(4)

23

riders

Lac de Joux – Le Pont loop from Mouthe

03:10

45.7km

800m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.24 km

The Alpine Pasture Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

9.75 km

Mountain Pass

Mountain Pass

3

12.0 km

Col de Landoz-Neuve

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This small road which passes by the Col de Landoz-Neuve starting from Mouthe to join the Lac de Joux is very little frequented and never controlled. You will pass through Switzerland without realizing it.

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4

12.2 km

Remains of the border.
These huts haven't seen customs officials for a long time, but it's funny!

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5

18.6 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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6

18.9 km

Le Pont

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty village to the north of Lac de Joux, right on the water's edge with its boats and its beach. Note that it is one of the rare places in …

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21.2 km

Col du Mont d'Orzeires

Mountain Pass

8

25.7 km

9

27.6 km

Col de la Forclaz (1230 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

10

45.7 km

Mouthe

Highlight • Settlement

Mouthe is known by the nickname of Little French Siberia. It can indeed be very cold in winter. In spring and summer it is a very pleasant place due to …

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45.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

1.52 km

739 m

Surfaces

44.6 km

549 m

375 m

263 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (910 m)

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Saturday 15 August

26°C

12°C

51 %

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