Le Pont – Lac de Brenet loop from Le Pont

Le Pont – Lac de Brenet loop from Le Pont

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Le Pont – Lac de Brenet loop from Le Pont

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19.9km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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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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787 m

Lake Brenet

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The little brother of Lac du Joux, Lac Brenet, is also worth a visit. Its shore paths are mostly deserted and quiet.

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1.87 km

View of Dent du Vaulion and Lac de Joux from Charbonnières

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Beautiful view of Lake Joux and the Dent du Vaulion, an emblematic mountain in the Joux and Vallorbe valleys whose summit is at an altitude of 1482m.

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8.48 km

This small road which passes by the Col de Landoz-Neuve starting from Mouthe to join the Lac de Joux is very little frequented and never controlled. You will pass through Switzerland without realizing it.

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8.61 km

Franco-Swiss Border Crossing Cabins

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Remains of the border.
These huts haven't seen customs officials for a long time, but it's funny!

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11.5 km

View of Vallée de Joux

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Nice point to pause for a moment and take a sip while gazing into the Valléé de Joux. This is followed by a longer ascent.

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18.6 km

Chamois field

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This beautiful field is a nice and ludic ride, mostly smooth and not technical (unless muddy), and it's a great place to see closely the nonchalant chamois who feed here a good part of the year.

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