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Romainmôtier Priory – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

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Switzerland
Vaud
Jura-Nord vaudois
L'Abbaye

Romainmôtier Priory – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

Hard

3.7

(3)

82

riders

Romainmôtier Priory – Lac de Joux loop from Le Pont

03:23

38.2km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 29.0 km for 813 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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178 m

Le Pont

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Pretty village to the north of Lac de Joux, right on the water's edge with its boats and its beach. Note that it is one of the rare places in …

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2

401 m

Le Pont on Lac de Joux

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The tranquil village of Le Pont on the shores of Lac de Joux is always worth a visit. Make yourself comfortable on the shore of the largest lake in the …

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560 m

Best view of Lac de Joux

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Nice Riviera ambience with a beach and essentials for supply.

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969 m

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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20.9 km

Romainmôtier Abbey

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As a cultural highlight - at the lowest geographical point of the circular tour!

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6

21.0 km

Romainmôtier Priory

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One of the oldest buildings in Switzerland in Romanesque style. Great facility, it's worth it!

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21.1 km

Romainmôtier: Pretty little village

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Romainmôtier is a pretty little town with beautiful old houses and a former monastery. It's certainly worth a visit if you cycle past nearby. There are also some nice restaurants.

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31.5 km

Bois de Ramelet

Forest

35.1 km

Col de Pétra Félix

Mountain Pass

10

37.6 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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38.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

15.9 km

1.72 km

629 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

11.2 km

8.32 km

2.90 km

200 m

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Highest point (1,150 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

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