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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

View of the Château de Joux – View of the Fort loop from Pontarlier

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

View of the Château de Joux – View of the Fort loop from Pontarlier

Moderate

4.7

(7)

61

hikers

View of the Château de Joux – View of the Fort loop from Pontarlier

03:17

10.3km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

824 m

View of Pontarlier

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

2.69 km

Viewpoint with benches

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3

3.46 km

Path to Fort Larmont

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4

4.61 km

View of Fort de Joux

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Overlooking the cluse de Pontarlier, the Fort de Joux is listed as a historical monument. Closed during the winter period, it opens every spring.

From here, you have a beautiful …

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5

4.75 km

View of the Château de Joux

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This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …

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6

5.31 km

This gentle uphill trail takes you up to the fort. Along the way, one can also enjoy nature instead of staying on the side of the road.

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7

5.98 km

View of the Fort

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Superb little path, steep and rocky, to climb up there from La Cluse-et-Mijoux.

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8

6.01 km

"Discover a mountain bike adventure through the picturesque heights of La Cluse and Mijoux, with an unmissable stop at Fort Malher. Enjoy breathtaking views of La Cluse, Mijoux and the …

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10.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

1.95 km

1.70 km

811 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.56 km

2.03 km

366 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

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