Chalain Lake Viewpoint – Doucier Beach loop from Fontenu

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Fontenu

Chalain Lake Viewpoint – Doucier Beach loop from Fontenu

Moderate

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runners

Chalain Lake Viewpoint – Doucier Beach loop from Fontenu

01:32

13.6km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 4.17 km for 203 m

Closed: • November(Beginning)-March(Middle) (otherwise open)

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Start point

Parking

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872 m

Chalain Lake Viewpoint

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On the heights of the lake, the so-called belvedere of the castle offers you a wonderful view of Lake Chalain and the forests that surround it.

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1.58 km

View of the Domaine de Chalain

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2.32 km

View of Lac de Chalain

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3.27 km

Viewpoint

5.83 km

Doucier Beach

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Clear lake with turquoise water

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10.4 km

View of Lake Chalain

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View from a higher hiking trail of Lac de Chalain, the largest natural lake in the Jura.

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12.2 km

View of Lac de Chalain from Belvedere de Fontenu

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12.2 km

View of Lake Chalain from Fontenu

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Lac de Chalain is the largest natural lake in the Jura. Of glacial origin, this lake covers the entire bottom of the Chalain valley with turquoise, which marks a long breakthrough on the second plateau of the Jura massif.

The towns of Fonttenu, Marigny, Doucier, installed on the edges or the heights of the lake offer very beautiful points of view, peaceful beaches, campsites at the edge of the water, hiking trails. It is one of the most beautiful lakes in the country of Jura lakes and waterfalls.

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13.6 km

End point

Parking

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