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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Les Rousses

Les Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

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Hiking trails & Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Saint-Claude

Les Rousses

Les Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

Moderate

4.8

(4)

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Les Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

02:26

9.09km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 21, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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1.17 km

Les Rousses

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Les Rousses, in addition to the village and Fort des Rousses, is also a cross-country and alpine ski resort. It is close to a Swiss border lake with the same name: Lac des Rousses.

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1.37 km

Les Rousses

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On the route of EDT - stage 24 you find this perfect spot for resupply. Fresh beverages, nice ice creams, delicious frommages.

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2.33 km

Around Fort des Rousses

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Fort des Rousses was built in the 19th century to protect the Franco-Swiss border against threats from the Austrian army. Several trails allow you to run around while admiring the fortifications.

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2.56 km

Fort des Rousses

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This former fort, which dates from the time of Napoleon, now houses several exceptional Comté cellars from the Juraflore refiner. A visit and a cheese tasting are a must!

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3.15 km

On the heights of Fort des Rousses

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If the Fort des Rousses is a pleasant military structure to walk through, running on its heights by taking this path is just as pleasant. In addition to the fortifications, …

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4.12 km

Fort des Rousses

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4.70 km

Tremplin des Rousses

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Ski jumping interferes in the very center of Les Rousses with this springboard. Climbing it allows you to have a view of the city and to reach the famous fort of the station.

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6.24 km

Le Noirmont massif

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The Noirmont massif straddles France and Switzerland and peaks at 1540m. Its summit is in Switzerland, so always plan to have your identity papers with you. At the top, you …

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9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

2.33 km

1.91 km

1.59 km

Surfaces

3.13 km

1.74 km

1.70 km

1.20 km

813 m

484 m

Elevation

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Les Rousses – Fort des Rousses loop from Les Rousses

Les Rousses

Les Rousses

Around Fort des Rousses

Fort des Rousses

On the heights of Fort des Rousses

Fort des Rousses

Tremplin des Rousses

Le Noirmont massif

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