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 …

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Hervé Lampin

August 7, 2024

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

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Rosradler

February 9, 2025

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

38.3km

02:37

610m

This difficult 23.8-mile touring cycling loop in Haut-Jura offers stunning lake and mountain views with 1993 feet of elevation gain.

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

49.1km

03:07

530m

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

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

46.5km

03:05

610m

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

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Elevation 790 m

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Tuesday 17 March

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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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 – Doucier Beach loop from Doucier

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

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