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Switzerland
Vaud
District de Nyon
Arzier

Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Bassins

Hard

5.0

(1)

17

riders

Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Bassins

06:35

98.4km

1,560m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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5.36 km

Beautiful descent

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Here you can look forward to a magnificent descent past picturesque Jura pastures and through shady forests. Theoretically, you can continue the descent down to Lake Geneva.

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10.3 km

Dream road towards Lac de Joux

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It couldn't be more lonely: a dream road above Marchissy and leading to Lac de Joux.

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15.7 km

Vallée de Joux High Valley

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The vastness and tranquility .... a pleasure!

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16.3 km

Coming from the Lac de Joux, after a short climb, a lonely, dreamlike high valley.

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23.6 km

View of Vallée de Joux

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The Col du Marchairuz is a mountain pass in the Swiss canton of Vaud, which connects the towns of Le Brassus and Bière over a length of 18 kilometers. The …

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31.2 km

Lac de Joux

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Beautiful mountain lake in the Jura. Can be cycled around by bike. With me there was unfortunately torrential rain, the circumnavigation I had to cancel.

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40.0 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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40.0 km

Best view of Lac de Joux

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Nice Riviera ambience with a beach and essentials for supply.

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42.5 km

Col de Pétra Félix

Mountain Pass

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98.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.7 km

4.51 km

2.24 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

11.5 km

458 m

282 m

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Highest point (1,350 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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