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Lac de la Motte

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Lac de la Motte

Recommended by 49 cyclists out of 50

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Location: La Chaux-Du-Dombief, Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. La Chaux-du-Dombief — Foncine-le-Bas — sportif loop by lakes — Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

38.3km

02:37

610m

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

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2. Lac de la Motte – Plage de Doucier loop from Doucier

48.8km

03:05

530m

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

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3. Lac de la Motte – Plage de Doucier loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

47.2km

03:08

620m

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

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Tips

Lucy

October 13, 2023

It is a natural lake of glacial origin with a wild appearance. This lake will surprise you with its turquoise shores on a clear day and its cliffs in the background. It is otherwise known as Lake Ilay. With an area of 72 hectares and an average depth of ten meters, it is fed mainly by Lake Grand Maclu, to which it is connected by a small natural canal approximately 200 meters long. Possible activities: Hiking (tour of the three lakes/four lakes) and mountain biking (tour of the five lakes), horse riding, holiday activities and entertainment... Swimming is tolerated, under your own responsibility.

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Hervé Lampin

August 7, 2024

Very nice on the way back along the south of the lake

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Rosradler

February 9, 2025

On most maps it is called "Lac d’Ilay". The other name probably comes from the small island "Île de la Motte" which is located in the lake.

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Elevation 790 m

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Location: La Chaux-Du-Dombief, Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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Lac de la Motte

1. La Chaux-du-Dombief — Foncine-le-Bas — sportif loop by lakes — Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

2. Lac de la Motte – Plage de Doucier loop from Doucier

3. Lac de la Motte – Plage de Doucier loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

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