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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Doubs

View of the Château de Joux – La Cluse-et-Mijoux loop from Doubs

Routes
Mountain biking trails
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Doubs

View of the Château de Joux – La Cluse-et-Mijoux loop from Doubs

Moderate

9

riders

View of the Château de Joux – La Cluse-et-Mijoux loop from Doubs

01:51

22.6km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.08 km for 68 m

After 8.16 km for 217 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Fort Mahler (or Lower Fort du Larmont)

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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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12.4 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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12.8 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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12.9 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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13.5 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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6

14.1 km

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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La Cluse-et-Mijoux is a pretty village nestled at the bottom of a valley in the Jura Mountains. Busy with cars heading to Switzerland, the town boasts a wide range of shops and services.

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14.4 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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14.8 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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20.3 km

Le Doubs

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22.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.12 km

3.86 km

3.48 km

2.47 km

2.17 km

1.37 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.93 km

3.19 km

1.15 km

440 m

210 m

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Highest point (1,090 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

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Monday 18 May

13°C

-1°C

49 %

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