Rousses is a region situated in the Jura Mountains, within the Bourgogne Franche-Comté area of France. This natural environment features extensive forests, panoramic ridges, and picturesque valleys, alongside mountain lakes such as Lac des Rousses and Lac de Lamoura. The diverse terrain and extensive network of marked trails make Rousses suitable for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Rousses offers more than 10 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging,…
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.4
(25)
56
hikers
8.96km
02:49
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(3)
22
hikers
12.8km
03:59
460m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(9)
54
hikers
20.1km
06:06
640m
640m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(3)
20
hikers
11.8km
03:43
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
6
riders
29.3km
02:08
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(6)
36
riders
53.0km
03:47
1,070m
1,080m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
18
riders
44.2km
02:55
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1.0
(1)
16
riders
23.5km
02:03
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
runners
16.3km
02:03
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
runners
12.7km
01:46
430m
450m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

321
runners
16.8km
03:19
1,150m
1,160m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(2)
39
runners
11.0km
01:20
230m
220m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.9
(10)
395
riders
77km
04:10
1,560m
1,560m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(4)
200
riders
88.2km
04:47
1,640m
1,640m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(4)
117
riders
111km
05:35
1,810m
1,810m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

36
riders
106km
06:04
2,180m
2,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
(13)
30
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(3)
40
riders
86.3km
09:00
2,130m
2,130m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
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11
riders
48.4km
04:53
1,160m
1,160m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

8
riders
31.6km
03:00
750m
750m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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8
riders
60.9km
05:21
1,420m
1,420m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5
riders
44.1km
03:01
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
27.9km
02:27
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rousses offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features an extensive network of marked trails suitable for various skill levels. More than 13,000 visitors have explored the area, with activities rated an average of 4.59 out of 5 stars.
The Rousses region is situated within the Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park, characterized by dense forests, panoramic ridges, and picturesque valleys. Notable natural features include mountain lakes like Lac des Rousses and Lac de Lamoura, which is the highest lake in the Jura Mountains. The landscape also features rivers, waterfalls, and peatlands.
Yes, Rousses offers numerous hiking trails for all levels, from gentle strolls to challenging routes. The area is part of the Grande Traversée du Jura and the Echappée Jurassienne. For more information, explore the Hiking around Rousses guide.
Rousses is well-suited for road cycling, featuring hilly routes on quiet roads. The region has even hosted stages of the Tour de France. Cyclists can find detailed routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Rousses guide.
The Haut-Jura's terrain in Rousses is ideal for mountain biking, with varied routes through forests, ridges, and valleys. A trail marking system helps navigate the diverse paths. Discover more options in the MTB Trails around Rousses guide.
Rousses is recognized as a pioneer in family tourism, offering an ideal setting year-round. Gentle trails, such as designated footpaths with walkways on stilts around peatlands, provide pleasant family walks. The mountain lakes also offer equipped beaches and watersports centers for family enjoyment.
Rousses is the first French resort to receive the "Green Snowflake" label, highlighting its dedication to sustainable and "slow" tourism. This commitment ensures a preserved natural environment and focuses on sustainable mobility, responsible consumption, and biodiversity preservation.
Komoot offers several guides for Rousses, including Hiking around Rousses, Running Trails around Rousses, Road Cycling Routes around Rousses, MTB Trails around Rousses, Cycling around Rousses, and Gravel biking around Rousses.
Rousses is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 13,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The outdoor activities in the region have received an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from users.
Due to its geographical location bordering Switzerland, Rousses allows visitors to easily explore both the French Jura and nearby Swiss attractions. These include the Vallée de Joux, the Nyon region on the shores of Lake Geneva, and Geneva itself.
The official website for the Les Rousses resort is lesrousses.com. This site provides comprehensive information about the region and its offerings.
The Tourist Office of Les Rousses can be contacted by phone at +33(0)3 84 60 02 55. This number can be used for inquiries about the region and its activities.

