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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

Joux Castle – View of the Château de Joux loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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Running trails & routes
France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Pontarlier
La Cluse-Et-Mijoux

Joux Castle – View of the Château de Joux loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

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Joux Castle – View of the Château de Joux loop from La Cluse-et-Mijoux

01:03

8.06km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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2.41 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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3.22 km

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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3.78 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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3.91 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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4.32 km

Extraordinary panorama

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From Fort Malher in Lower Larmont, an incredible panorama of the surrounding mountains and valleys unfolds. As master of ceremonies, the imposing Château de Joux sits atop its rocky spur …

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4.44 km

View of the Fort

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Superb little path, steep and rocky, to climb up there from La Cluse-et-Mijoux.

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5.01 km

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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6.36 km

Joux Castle

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The castle of Joux also called Fort de Joux, perched on its rocky outcrop and located near the Swiss border served both as a place of observation and defense but …

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8.06 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.23 km

2.19 km

1.27 km

820 m

686 m

522 m

340 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

2.19 km

2.13 km

1.18 km

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Lowest point (860 m)

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