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

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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

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157

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

01:34

12.4km

420m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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4.59 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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5.11 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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5.25 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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5.81 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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6.74 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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8.92 km

View of Château de Joux and the N57

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superb view of the Château de Joux and the N57 which winds between the ruins of the fort and the castle.

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12.1 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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