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Jura

Jura

BlVBl and Marmottien planned a gravel ride

February 26, 2025

Jura

Hard

60:19

655km

10.9km/h

13,870m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 173 km for 81 m

After 313 km for 363 m

After 614 km for 119 m

Most people would complete this in 9-20 days

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12.2 km

Faucille Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Winding descent with a wonderful view towards Switzerland and Lake Geneva.

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22.9 km

Col de la Faucille (1323 m)

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Perched at an altitude of 1,323 metres, the Col de la Faucille welcomes you with a 360-degree panorama of the Alps and the Valserine Valley.
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26.9 km

Saint-Christophe-et-Saint-Jacques Church

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The church of St-Christophe et St-Jacques was built in 1760 in the Jura department in the commune of Lajoux. It is also the church of Mijoux in the Ain department. …

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28.7 km

Lovely path descending from La Faucille

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35.6 km

Lajoux Village

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The Col de la Faucille is not far, via Mijoux.

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44.1 km

Lac de Lamoura

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Lake Lamoura is the highest in the Jura. Located at the foot of the Massacre forest, in a preserved natural setting, the lake offers exceptional flora. Peat bogs, aquatic moss, …

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50.8 km

Somewhere along the Transjurassienne

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Nice little portion for Gravel.

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58.3 km

View of Prémanon

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Prémanon is a small village located in the Jura department. Its picturesque landscapes include rolling hills, dense forests, and the majestic Jura Mountains.

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61.1 km

Belvédère des Maquisards

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Viewpoint with a view over the valley of the Bienne and its tributaries, the Mont Fier and the Massif du Risoux.

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71.5 km

Les Rousses

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On the route of EDT - stage 24 you find this perfect spot for resupply. Fresh beverages, nice ice creams, delicious frommages.

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72.8 km

Gravel Route by Lac de Bellefontaine and Lac des Mortes

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Smooth gravel with a beautiful view on Lac de Bellefontaine and Lac des Mortes.

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88.8 km

Chapelle-des-Bois

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Located in the heart of the Les Chapelands Regional Nature Park and the Jura Mountains, Chapelle-des-Bois is a village with a thousand faces. It's a small town full of character …

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106 km

Saint-Sorlin Pass

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A beautiful pass road with almost no traffic. Highly recommended from both sides.

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128 km

Cerniébaud

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One of the smallest villages in the Jura with not even 100 inhabitants - but it certainly has its charm.

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148 km

View of Lac de Remoray

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Lake Remoray is one of the richest areas of Doubs in terms of nature. On this 430 hectare site there are numerous plant and animal species due to the wide …

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149 km

View of Lac de Remoray

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A very pretty viewpoint from the road overlooking Lake Remoray, a discreet neighbor of Lake Saint-Point. Located in the heart of a wild and preserved natural environment, it benefits from …

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159 km

View of Lac de Saint-Point

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Third largest natural lake in France with its 398 hectares. Whatever the season, we never tire of observing it from the road.

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165 km

Port du Lac

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Benches on the beach to relax

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172 km

The Église Saint-Bénigne in Pontarlier is a church dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries. This church combines Romanesque, Gothic and Franc-Comtoise style elements. The striking clocher porch is …

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173 km

Pontarlier Town Hall

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190 km

View of the River

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192 km

View of Montbenoît

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198 km

Bassignet

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The place called Bassignet is a group of old farms which have been renovated in an exemplary manner to become homes.
They pay a magnificent tribute to the traditional rustic …

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216 km

Morteau

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Morteau and the Val de Morteau owe their development in particular to the watch industry. The city is also known for its gastronomy, symbolized by its nationally renowned specialty, the …

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228 km

Tree Stump Face

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229 km

View of the Doubs River from Tête de Calvin

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long along the doubs with beautiful views….

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229 km

View of the Doubs

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The Doubs is a multi-faceted river. Here, for example, it plays the role of border river. You look straight across to France.

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230 km

Waterfall on the Doubs River

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The thunder of the water and the charisma of this place are unforgettable.

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234 km

Rock Window View of Lac de Moron

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Would also be a nice place to picnic

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234 km

Tunnel overlooking Lac de Moron

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243 km

Country Inn on the Edge of the Forest

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Here there was something to eat - back in "civilization".

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249 km

Hidden Bunker

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253 km

Biaufond Bridge

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after a long descent, the valley opens up and the Doubs forms a lake with a wide view.
A great place to relax.
It is a pity that the restaurant has been closed.

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253 km

Lac de Biaufond

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260 km

Ridge Trail With Panoramic Views

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273 km

Magnificent monotrace in undergrowth

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Superb single track in the undergrowth. Here, you progress under the canopy of deciduous and fir trees. It's a real treat. With a little luck, you may come across a few bison in the surrounding fields.

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299 km

Fountain and Church of Vaufrey

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Pretty village with a beautiful church.

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305 km

View of the Jura Mountains

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322 km

Porrentruy Castle

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Well preserved late medieval to early baroque castle, with some long-defunct walls still intact. Worth the detour to check out the old tower and the idyllic location.

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323 km

Porrentruy Old Town and Botanical Garden

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Pruntrut is 443 m above sea level. M., 21 kilometers west-northwest of the cantonal capital Delsberg (as the crow flies). The city extends in a wide lowland on both sides …

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333 km

View of Mont Terri

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With good visibility you can see the Vosges

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339 km

Scenic Forest Road Descent

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Nice steady climb and no cars. Magnificent view over the Doubs valley.

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339 km

Gravel Trail Along Rocky Cliffs

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Yes it's nice, however, keep in mind that it is super steep !

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343 km

Cycle route along the Doubs

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It is a natural road which can also be easily ridden with a trekking bike. Directly on the Doubs and no significant gradients.

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351 km

Swimming Spot in the Doubs River, Saint-Ursanne

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Here people bathe in the Doubs - I'm already looking forward to my swim in the Doubs on the way upstream.

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351 km

Saint-Ursanne Railway Viaduct

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A very impressive building.

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354 km

Old Cottage Under Large Tree

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Well, probably no witches' cottage ... But as the big tree just stands there ... with the little house ... who knows ^^

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357 km

Tariche

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Directly on the river in the middle of the Doubs nature reserve, not too far from St. Ursanne, there is an accommodation and catering facility. Offered are camping, dormitories, cabins or simply hotel rooms.

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357 km

Gravel Route Along the Doubs

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The cycle path is ideal - well-maintained and with fine gravel, even the repairs! Simply great to ride in a fantastic landscape, even if the Doubs is sometimes hidden behind bushes here.

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359 km

Beautiful resting spot by the water

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Here you can easily walk down the Doubs and have a wonderful view of the river before (after) the curve

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360 km

Trail Crossing to Doubs Riverside Path

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the actual path I am on is the paved road, which goes up here with a good incline.
There is a hiking trail that goes down the Doubs and has a crossing that I photographed here.

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361 km

Farmhouse Near Gravel Path

Highlight • Settlement

From the right, in front of the farm, the "hiking trail" climbs the hill. This route was suggested to me by Komoot – I didn't want to have to drive it!

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368 km

Rest Area for Cyclists and Hikers with Free Drinks

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Beautiful gravel road on the Jura ridges

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378 km

Highlight • Climb

gravel or mtb... SRAM Eagle for the win :-)

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404 km

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

On the 1,289 meter high Mont Soleil you will find not only the numerous wind turbines but also an enormous photovoltaic system. To be precise, it is one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.

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405 km

Mont-Soleil Photovoltaic Power Plant

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408 km

L'Assesseur Inn

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A wonderful restaurant in beautiful surroundings and very good food

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409 km

Jura pastures

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A beautiful sight, how the horses graze happily in the pasture. There are a couple of sheep nearby too.

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418 km

Superb trail towards La Ferrière

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A gravel highlight that applies to many mountain bike trails with the "Switzerland Mobil" label: they are ideal for gravel bikes. The trail to La Ferrière is not a sure-fire success on a gravel bike, but it is very doable.

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419 km

Valanvron-Les Planchettes

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429 km

Typical Jura countryside

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Many muscles or a good battery!

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437 km

Chemin de la Combe des Cugnets

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Bisse, cow, dirt road. In short, welcome to the Jura!

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438 km

Trails Around Tête de Ran

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Awesome winding and flowy trails that are part of the extensive Jura trail network.

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459 km

Neuchâtel Lakefront and Vineyards

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462 km

Camping Petit Cortaillod

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A cute little campsite by the lake. There is a coop nearby and also a restaurant. The service is very friendly, both in German and in French. Right next door …

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466 km

Pointe du Grain

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Beautiful places right on the lake.
Be careful when driving around the lake, there is a lot of traffic in some places

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466 km

Vineyards along Lake Neuchâtel

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Tarred path bordered by vines on one side and the lake on the other. Prohibited by cars, this route will delight families with young children.
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470 km

Picnic Area with Wooden Cabin

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Nicely maintained rest area.

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472 km

View of Lake Neuchâtel

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Idyllic view of Lake Neuchâtel and the Alps. The ideal place for a break in the climb to the Creux du Van before rushing into the forest.

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478 km

La Grand Vy

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Beautiful landscape near the rock arena «Creux du Van»

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480 km

La Baronne

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483 km

Mushroom Tree 🍄

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This tree looks like a huge mushroom. It consists of many trees that grow in a circle about 10m in diameter. You see this phenomenon quite often around here, but not as huge as this one.

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484 km

Forest Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Super nice trail through the forest with some narrow patheays, easily driveable. A mountain bike might be better suited for some bits, but most is a lot of fun with …

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490 km

La Combaz Buvette Restaurant

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Nice restaurant. Ideal for refreshment on the Jura hike.

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494 km

Scenic Forest Singletrack

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Pay attention to bars, fences and cows :)

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495 km

Easily rideable singletrack section above Mauborget

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Fantastic single trail, several times leading across meadows, which is also very pleasant to ride with a gravel bike.

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504 km

Bench With a View of the Alps

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There aren't many benches in this area, so you have to enjoy the ones that are there🙈😂

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505 km

Path to Chalet de la Casbaz

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Road that goes up to the chalet de la Casbaz which offers very good specialties.

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510 km

Optimal gravel crossing towards Sainte Croix

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If you drive to Sainte Croix on the small, car-free road, you have the opportunity to turn off to Sainte Croix in a very relaxed and beautiful way with your …

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517 km

Gravel in the Jura, between France and Switzerland

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Beautiful very practicable gravel section, straddling France and Switzerland. The view and tranquility of the place at sunrise is amazing. A few cows in the summer pastures will ring their bells and perhaps block your way.

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537 km

Vallorbe–Le Pont Forest Path

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A traffic-free connection between Vallorbe and Le Pont on Lac de Joux. Mostly gravel and almost everything in the forest. And apart from small parts, the slope is very pleasant. Relaxing!

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550 km

Riverside path

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It's really very beautiful, you really have to take the time to admire the panorama. It's quite popular. So drive peacefully, be courteous, give way to pedestrians and enjoy the scenery, see the beaches.

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553 km

Wooden Pathway from Le Chenit to Les Bioux

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Nice wooden pathway passing by wetlands and fields. A parking is situated at the departure on Le Chenit side.

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556 km

View of Lac de Joux

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Delightful🤩

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560 km

Singletrack towards Lac de Joux

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Wonderfully flowing single trail, also easy to ride with a gravel bike.

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561 km

Jura Bike Route Gravel Road

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On the Jura bike route

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565 km

Scenic Dirt Path

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101

567 km

Gravel Path Through Meadow

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568 km

L’Eau Pendante

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I always find it impressive to stand at a spring and it is something special when it comes out of the rocks

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570 km

Path to Crêt de la Neuve

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573 km

Scenic Gravel Road

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574 km

Gravel Road With View of Lake Geneva

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575 km

Gravel Road Through Forest

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107

580 km

Ruins of the Notre-Dame d'Oujon Charterhouse

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The ruins of the Charterhouse of Oujon are in the middle of the forest. A Charterhouse (Chartreuse in French) is a monastery belonging to the Carthusian Order. It was built …

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580 km

Mountain Road

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582 km

Alpine pasture landscape

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These clearings which dot the woods form very typical landscapes of the Jura massif.

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584 km

Scenic Paved Path

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585 km

Best view before St. Cergue

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Take a break to celebrate your long 7% climb.

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586 km

View of Lake Geneva and the Alps

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If anyone can add one, it's great!

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588 km

Roman Road Climb

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613 km

Nyon Castle

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Worth seeing castle with a long history, today a museum.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyon#Sehensw%C3%BCrdheiten

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622 km

Commugny Fountain

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Here you can take a break and put your feet in the water. The tap water tastes excellent. Even when it rains it is a dry place.

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630 km

Versoix Riverbanks Between Richelien and La Bâtie

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Gravel trail and asphalt road.

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642 km

Jet d'Eau and the Lake Geneva waterfront

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In this region, bikers 🚴 are always rewarded with great impressions !! 👍

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643 km

Reformation Wall

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The Wall of the Reformers was built in 1909 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin and the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Geneva …

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644 km

Grand Théâtre de Genève

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This is the largest and also the most beautiful theater in Geneva.

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655 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

291 km

223 km

60.5 km

43.4 km

19.9 km

17.1 km

745 m

Surfaces

239 km

236 km

156 km

14.3 km

8.29 km

1.69 km

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Jura

Saint-Pierre Church of Gex

Faucille Pass

Col de la Faucille (1323 m)

Saint-Christophe-et-Saint-Jacques Church

Lovely path descending from La Faucille

Lajoux Village

Lac de Lamoura

Somewhere along the Transjurassienne

View of Prémanon

Belvédère des Maquisards

Les Rousses

GTJ Gravel/MTB

Above Bellefontaine

Shelter and Sleeping Hut

Gravel Route by Lac de Bellefontaine and Lac des Mortes

Lac des Mortes

Chapelle-des-Bois

Ski Jump Stadium

Saint-Sorlin Pass

Cerniébaud

View of Lac de Remoray

View of Lac de Remoray

Montperreux Church

View of Lac de Saint-Point

Port du Lac

Saint-Bénigne Church

Pontarlier Town Hall

View of the River

View of Montbenoît

Bassignet

Morteau

Tree Stump Face

View of the Doubs River from Tête de Calvin

View of the Doubs

Waterfall on the Doubs River

Rock Window View of Lac de Moron

Tunnel overlooking Lac de Moron

Country Inn on the Edge of the Forest

Hidden Bunker

Biaufond Bridge

Lac de Biaufond

Ridge Trail With Panoramic Views

Magnificent monotrace in undergrowth

Fountain and Church of Vaufrey

View of the Jura Mountains

Porrentruy Castle

Porrentruy Old Town and Botanical Garden

View of Mont Terri

Scenic Forest Road Descent

Gravel Trail Along Rocky Cliffs

Cycle route along the Doubs

Swimming Spot in the Doubs River, Saint-Ursanne

Saint-Ursanne Railway Viaduct

Old Cottage Under Large Tree

Tariche

Gravel Route Along the Doubs

Beautiful resting spot by the water

Trail Crossing to Doubs Riverside Path

Farmhouse Near Gravel Path

Rest Area for Cyclists and Hikers with Free Drinks

Horses in the Jura Forest

Saignelégier Cycle Path

View of the Chasseral, the valley and the wind turbines

Gravel Path Near La Chaux

Shady forest sections, beautiful meadows, and rest areas

Scenic Trail Through Spruce Forests

Climb to Mont Soleil

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

Mont-Soleil Photovoltaic Power Plant

L'Assesseur Inn

Jura pastures

Superb trail towards La Ferrière

Valanvron-Les Planchettes

Typical Jura countryside

Chemin de la Combe des Cugnets

Trails Around Tête de Ran

Neuchâtel Lakefront and Vineyards

Camping Petit Cortaillod

Pointe du Grain