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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from Pontarlier

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Mountain biking trails

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from Pontarlier

Moderate

4.3

(4)

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View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from Pontarlier

02:40

32.9km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.1 km for 50 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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506 m

Le Doubs

Lake

6.14 km

The Lower Larmont Fort, briefly known as Fort Malher

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"Discover a mountain bike adventure through the picturesque heights of La Cluse and Mijoux, with an unmissable stop at Fort Malher. Enjoy breathtaking views of La Cluse, Mijoux and the …

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6.23 km

Fort Mahler (or Lower Fort du Larmont)

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Built between 1845 and 1851 in the commune of La-Cluse-et-Mijoux, at an altitude of 1032 m, with the mission of protecting Fort de Joux and defending the Pontarlier passage.

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6.64 km

View of Fort de Joux

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Overlooking the cluse de Pontarlier, the Fort de Joux is listed as a historical monument. Closed during the winter period, it opens every spring.

From here, you have a beautiful …

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6.77 km

View of the Château de Joux

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This is a spectacular fort standing high on a rocky spur. Worth a short detour for a visit if you are into your history. Initially built in wood in the …

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7.33 km

Climb to Fort Mahler, avoiding the stairs

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This gentle uphill trail takes you up to the fort. Along the way, one can also enjoy nature instead of staying on the side of the road.

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8.16 km

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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The castle stands above the village, you almost miss it when you have to watch out for the cars at the crossroads

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27.9 km

Joux Castle

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The Château de Joux (or Fort de Joux) is a fortified castle near Pontarlier, in Franche-Comté, in the French Jura.

The castle is located at a strategically important location above …

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28.2 km

Passage at the foot of Château de Joux and the ruins of Fort Mahler

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Section of road passing through a gorge with the Château de Joux on the heights on one side and the ruins of the lower Fort du Larmont, or Fort Mahler, …

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32.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

7.01 km

4.80 km

2.67 km

1.58 km

904 m

267 m

Surfaces

18.6 km

5.16 km

3.54 km

3.45 km

1.02 km

921 m

273 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,200 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

19°C

8°C

85 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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View of the Château de Joux – Joux Castle loop from Pontarlier

The Lower Larmont Fort, briefly known as Fort Malher

Fort Mahler (or Lower Fort du Larmont)

View of Fort de Joux

View of the Château de Joux

Climb to Fort Mahler, avoiding the stairs

La Cluse-et-Mijoux

Joux Castle

Passage at the foot of Château de Joux and the ruins of Fort Mahler

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