Running around Pontarlier is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Pontarlier—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. La source du Doubs — loop — running in the parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

4.30km

00:32

90m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Cirque de consolation et la Roche du Prêtre — loop — running in the parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

6.18km

01:02

370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Etang du Barchet — loop — running from Passonfontaine

4.98km

00:34

80m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Nice bridge loop from Labergement-Sainte-Marie

21.0km

02:21

240m

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5. Nice bridge loop from Montperreux

20.2km

02:17

260m

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6. Mont Ramey – Le mont d'Or loop from Coni'fer

22.0km

03:13

1,000m

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7. Lac de Moron – le Châtelard loop from Les Brenets

22.2km

03:09

1,020m

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8. Les ruines du fort Mahler loop from Pontarlier

12.5km

01:34

420m

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9. View from Chauve Roche loop from Consolation-Maisonnettes

9.90km

01:28

430m

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10. The source of the Doubs loop from Mouthe

25.1km

03:08

610m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Pontarlier

1. La source du Doubs — loop — running in the parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

2. Cirque de consolation et la Roche du Prêtre — loop — running in the parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

3. Etang du Barchet — loop — running from Passonfontaine

4. Nice bridge loop from Labergement-Sainte-Marie

5. Nice bridge loop from Montperreux

6. Mont Ramey – Le mont d'Or loop from Coni'fer

7. Lac de Moron – le Châtelard loop from Les Brenets

8. Les ruines du fort Mahler loop from Pontarlier

9. View from Chauve Roche loop from Consolation-Maisonnettes

10. The source of the Doubs loop from Mouthe

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