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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
Les Rousses

Lac des Rousses – Lac de Joux loop from Les Rousses

Hard

4.3

(4)

131

riders

Lac des Rousses – Lac de Joux loop from Les Rousses

03:39

60.7km

470m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: March 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.35 km

Lac des Rousses

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Lac des Rousses is a very pretty lake which is located shortly before the village of Rousses. You can swim there.

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2

7.96 km

Bois-d'Amont

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Nice little Jura town with a small museum in the old sawmill.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bois-d%E2%80%99Amont_(Jura)

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3

22.2 km

Lac de Joux

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Very beautiful lake in the high valley of the Vallée de Joux.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Joux

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4

31.2 km

La Chenouille Crêperie

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A great stopping place. Wide choice of teas, delicious seasonal pies, a friendly team, an ideal place to take a break

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5

31.3 km

Lac de Joux

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Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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6

31.4 km

Best view of Lac de Joux

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Nice Riviera ambience with a beach and essentials for supply.

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7

33.6 km

Joux Lake

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absolutely put on bathing shoes the water is very clear and warm

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8

45.6 km

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60.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

5.36 km

2.28 km

749 m

Surfaces

54.4 km

5.27 km

767 m

313 m

< 100 m

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