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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Fontenu

Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain – Chalain Lake Viewpoint loop from Fontenu

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Hiking trails & Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Fontenu

Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain – Chalain Lake Viewpoint loop from Fontenu

Hard

4.3

(4)

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Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain – Chalain Lake Viewpoint loop from Fontenu

07:13

26.2km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 10, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.29 km for 224 m

Closed: • November(Beginning)-March(Middle) (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.96 km

View of camping la Pergola and the village of Marigny

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good walking shoes are recommended

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2.39 km

Viewpoint

5.24 km

Chalain Castle

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7.58 km

Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain

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View of Lac de Chalain from a small hiking trail.

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8.64 km

View of Lake Chalain

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View from a higher hiking trail of Lac de Chalain, the largest natural lake in the Jura.

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10.7 km

Beautiful beach promenade, freely accessible

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A really nice spot to rest while circling the lake. Restrooms and restaurants open during the season.

You can also park your car or RV in the parking lot until 10 p.m.☺️

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10.7 km

Swimming beach on Lake Chalain

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There's nothing like a beach after a long, hot day of hiking. Especially since the turquoise waters of the region's lakes call for swimming.

This equipped and supervised beach will …

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13.3 km

Chalain Lake Viewpoint

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On the heights of the lake, the so-called belvedere of the castle offers you a wonderful view of Lake Chalain and the forests that surround it.

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26.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

10.2 km

2.30 km

2.12 km

287 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

3.07 km

3.02 km

2.27 km

1.16 km

752 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

32°C

12°C

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Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain – Chalain Lake Viewpoint loop from Fontenu

View of camping la Pergola and the village of Marigny

Chalain Castle

Turquoise waters of Lac de Chalain

View of Lake Chalain

Beautiful beach promenade, freely accessible

Swimming beach on Lake Chalain

Chalain Lake Viewpoint

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