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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
Les Rousses

Fort des Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
Les Rousses

Fort des Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

Easy

4.7

(25)

384

hikers

Fort des Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

01:40

6.26km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Parking

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1

647 m

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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2.91 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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3.89 km

Fort des Rousses

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This former fort, which dates from the time of Napoleon, now houses several exceptional Comté cellars from the Juraflore refiner. A visit and a cheese tasting are a must!

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4.48 km

On the heights of Fort des Rousses

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If the Fort des Rousses is a pleasant military structure to walk through, running on its heights by taking this path is just as pleasant. In addition to the fortifications, …

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4.95 km

View of the mountains

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6

5.36 km

Fort des Rousses

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7

5.94 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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6.26 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.59 km

226 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.98 km

1.58 km

317 m

139 m

128 m

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Thursday 8 October

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