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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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

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Mountain biking trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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

Moderate

4.2

(5)

15

riders

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

02:40

33.0km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 50 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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506 m

Le Doubs

Lake

2

6.14 km

The Lower Larmont Fort, briefly known as Fort Malher

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"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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3

6.23 km

Built between 1845 and 1851 in the commune of La-Cluse-et-Mijoux, at an altitude of 1032 m, with the mission of protecting Fort de Joux and defending the Pontarlier passage.

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4

6.64 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

6.77 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

8.16 km

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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The castle stands above the village, you almost miss it when you have to watch out for the cars at the crossroads

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7

27.9 km

Joux Castle

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The Château de Joux (or Fort de Joux) is a fortified castle near Pontarlier, in Franche-Comté, in the French Jura.

The castle is located at a strategically important location above …

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8

28.2 km

Section of road passing through a gorge with the Château de Joux on the heights on one side and the ruins of the lower Fort du Larmont, or Fort Mahler, …

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9

31.6 km

Small snake on the road

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33.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

7.01 km

4.80 km

2.67 km

1.66 km

904 m

267 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

5.19 km

3.54 km

3.45 km

1.02 km

921 m

273 m

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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