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Jura-Nord vaudois
Montagny-près-Yverdon

Romainmôtier Priory – Lac de Joux loop from La Brinaz

Hard

4.0

(2)

37

riders

Romainmôtier Priory – Lac de Joux loop from La Brinaz

06:01

90.2km

1,280m

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: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.9 km

Orbe

Highlight • Settlement

The old-fashioned but charming town of Orbe is located on a hill in a meander of the Orbe. From the Place du Marché, decorated by a fountain with a standard …

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2

19.8 km

Romainmôtier Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

As a cultural highlight - at the lowest geographical point of the circular tour!

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3

20.0 km

Romainmôtier Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the oldest buildings in Switzerland in Romanesque style. Great facility, it's worth it!

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32.6 km

Col de Pétra Félix

Mountain Pass

5

35.4 km

Joux Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

absolutely put on bathing shoes the water is very clear and warm

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6

45.7 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake in the Jura. Can be cycled around by bike. With me there was unfortunately torrential rain, the circumnavigation I had to cancel.

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7

46.1 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Very beautiful lake in the high valley of the Vallée de Joux.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Joux

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8

54.2 km

Chamois field

Highlight • Natural

This beautiful field is a nice and ludic ride, mostly smooth and not technical (unless muddy), and it's a great place to see closely the nonchalant chamois who feed here a good part of the year.

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57.6 km

Col du Mont d'Orzeires

Mountain Pass

10

73.3 km

View of the Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

In view of the upcoming crossing of the Alps the following year, this sight instilled us with respect. The Mont Blanc massif is also really impressive.

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90.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

73.3 km

6.40 km

5.83 km

4.46 km

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.7 km

11.6 km

2.59 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Sunday 28 June

30°C

20°C

81 %

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