Le Pont – Lac de Joux loop from Foncine-le-Bas

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Foncine-Le-Bas

Le Pont – Lac de Joux loop from Foncine-le-Bas

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Le Pont – Lac de Joux loop from Foncine-le-Bas

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71.4km

1,010m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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24.5 km

Mountain Pass

25.5 km

Landoz-Neuve Pass

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Very pleasant and shaded climb to Switzerland.
The pass is not the highest point of this climb.

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31.3 km

View of Dent du Vaulion and Lac de Joux from Charbonnières

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Beautiful view of Lake Joux and the Dent du Vaulion, an emblematic mountain in the Joux and Vallorbe valleys whose summit is at an altitude of 1482m.

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35.3 km

Col du Mont d'Orzeires (1061 m)

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Traffic-heavy transition between Vallorbe and Le Pont. Coming from Vallorbe you have to overcome a difference in altitude of a good 320 m, whereby it becomes a little steeper for a good 1 km in the middle part.

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37.6 km

Le Pont

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Pretty village to the north of Lac de Joux, right on the water's edge with its boats and its beach. Note that it is one of the rare places in …

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37.9 km

Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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38.0 km

Le Pont on Lac de Joux

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The tranquil village of Le Pont on the shores of Lac de Joux is always worth a visit. Make yourself comfortable on the shore of the largest lake in the …

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38.0 km

Crêperie Sur Les Quais

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La Crêperie Sur Les Quais offers a friendly atmosphere and warm service. Ideal for a relaxing break, it offers delicious pancakes, crepes and homemade cakes, accompanied by a selection of …

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61.3 km

Chaux-Neuve

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Chaux-Neuve is a small town in the Doubs which hosts an international Nordic combined world cup event every year. To the south of the town, you cannot miss these three …

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