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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
Doubs

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

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

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

Moderate

17

riders

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

02:23

26.1km

590m

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: March 28, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.43 km for 305 m

After 6.24 km for 57 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Le Doubs

Lake

2

8.61 km

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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9.24 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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9.39 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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10.2 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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10.8 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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10.9 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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11.2 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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11.3 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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26.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

6.24 km

2.32 km

2.03 km

1.22 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.99 km

3.50 km

3.00 km

908 m

863 m

231 m

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Monday 11 May

7°C

-3°C

54 %

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