Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 126 out of 127 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura
Location: La Chaux-Du-Dombief, Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
4.3
(4)
19
01:29
5.71km
30m
4.6
(197)
1,095
03:55
13.5km
290m
4.6
(16)
194
05:38
18.9km
420m
Lac d'Ilay, also called Lac de la Motte, is a lake in the Jura department of France, about 14 km south of Champagnole in Franche-Comté. It lies at an altitude of 774 m in the municipalities of Le Frasnois and La Chaux-du-Dombief and covers an area of approximately 0.7 km². The lake is 1.9 km long, has a maximum width of 400 m, and has a small island (Île de la Motte). Its greatest depth is 32 m.
August 19, 2025
One of the larger lakes in the Jura. Beautifully situated and you can take a nice walk around it (easy).
August 13, 2020
The tour of the lakes is not of much interest, mainly being wide paths, without much relief, and with no view worthy of the name, including on the lakes (which we see very little, except on the eastern part, which is a shame). The western part is even difficult (we follow the road for 2km...). In short, a walk to forget, except perhaps for a running outing, or a detour via the Eagle peak.
July 21, 2024
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Location: La Chaux-Du-Dombief, Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
4.3
(4)
19
01:29
5.71km
30m
4.6
(197)
1,095
03:55
13.5km
290m
4.6
(16)
194
05:38
18.9km
420m