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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

View of the Fort – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

View of the Fort – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

Moderate

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View of the Fort – Joux Castle loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

01:56

6.10km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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294 m

Joux Castle

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The castle of Joux also called Fort de Joux, perched on its rocky outcrop and located near the Swiss border served both as a place of observation and defense but …

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376 m

Mougin Bunker

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This specific bunker consists of a vault of 4 cast iron plates weighing 42 tons each and was designed to withstand the most powerful cannon shots of the time.
The …

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3

1.79 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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4

3.18 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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3.68 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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3.71 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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7

4.73 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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8

5.54 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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6.10 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.27 km

1.05 km

750 m

658 m

243 m

146 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.29 km

804 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,010 m)

Lowest point (860 m)

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Monday 19 October

15°C

6°C

90 %

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