Ronchaux is a commune situated in the Doubs department of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region in France. This area serves as a base for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a diverse landscape ideal for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more. The region is characterized by its location within the Doubs Valley and at the foothills of the Jura Mountains, featuring dense forests, verdant valleys, impressive cliff ridges, and the Doubs River. This varied terrain, including significant elevation changes,…
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4.2
(15)
59
riders
30.8km
01:55
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(16)
45
riders
24.5km
01:35
160m
160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(6)
33
riders
31.2km
01:52
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(8)
39
riders
24.3km
01:29
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(5)
30
hikers
7.29km
02:06
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(4)
29
hikers
5.74km
01:42
170m
170m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
16
hikers
6.94km
02:09
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
27
hikers
13.3km
03:48
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(5)
28
riders
38.1km
01:31
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(1)
17
riders
44.0km
02:09
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

13
riders
69.7km
03:52
1,360m
1,360m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
18
riders
32.4km
01:27
240m
240m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.0
(2)
23
riders
44.8km
03:59
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.2
(5)
14
riders
33.9km
02:56
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(2)
5
riders
18.9km
01:11
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(3)
6
riders
30.1km
02:31
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
16
runners
11.4km
01:12
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
12.3km
01:24
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
14.2km
01:30
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
2
riders
35.0km
02:31
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
37.8km
02:37
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.0
(1)
1
riders
31.9km
02:05
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ronchaux and its surrounding areas offer a variety of outdoor activities including touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking. The region features dense forests, valleys, and cliff ridges within the Doubs Valley and Jura Mountains.
More than 6,000 visitors have shared their experiences in Ronchaux on komoot. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.44 stars.
The EuroVelo 6 route passes through the Doubs Valley, offering a developed route for touring cyclists. This route alternates between greenways and lightly used roads. Further details are available in the Cycling around Ronchaux guide.
The region offers hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking trails for various abilities. Hikers can explore diverse environments such as forest paths, cliff-top routes, and trails along rivers. The Hiking around Ronchaux guide provides more information.
The Jura Mountains near Ronchaux offer extensive mountain biking trails. These trails range from stony paths to routes through dense undergrowth, catering to various skill levels. The MTB Trails around Ronchaux guide details specific routes.
The region features dense forests like the Forêt de la Joux, verdant valleys, and impressive cliff ridges within the Doubs Valley. The Doubs River flows through the area, and the Jura Mountains provide dramatic settings with panoramic viewpoints.
The EuroVelo 6 route, passing through the Doubs Valley, offers generally safe sections suitable for families. The region's well-maintained and signposted routes include options for various abilities, suggesting suitable paths for family outings.
Komoot offers several guides for the Ronchaux region, including Cycling around Ronchaux, Hiking around Ronchaux, and MTB Trails around Ronchaux. Other guides cover road cycling, running, and gravel biking.
The Mairie (Town Hall) of Ronchaux can be contacted by phone at +33 3 81 63 72 84 or via email at mairiederonchaux@orange.fr.
The Ronchaux region caters to various cycling types, including touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. Over 2,000 km of marked cycling itineraries are available, some exclusively for bikes.
The varied terrain, including elevation changes, leads to views of the Jura massif. Specific hikes, such as those leading to Rocher des Celtes, offer panoramas of the Doubs valley and the Jura massif.

