Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Sentier-Orient

Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Sentier-Orient

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Sentier-Orient

01:58

32.2km

300m

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: July 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.51 km for 156 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.61 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake in the Jura. Can be cycled around by bike. With me there was unfortunately torrential rain, the circumnavigation I had to cancel.

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5.87 km

Trail Along Lac de Joux

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Cool single trail, considerate of hikers.

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10.4 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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15.5 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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17.7 km

Entonnoir, La Cave à Metsire

Cave Entrance

19.7 km

Le Pont

Highlight • Settlement

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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20.0 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

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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20.1 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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26.8 km

It's really very beautiful, you really have to take the time to admire the panorama. It's quite popular. So drive peacefully, be courteous, give way to pedestrians and enjoy the scenery, see the beaches.

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31.6 km

Les Sagnes du Sentier

Forest

32.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

10.7 km

7.48 km

2.89 km

136 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

6.22 km

5.18 km

4.03 km

616 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (1,000 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

14°C

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Comments

June 4, 2025,CH jura:lac de joux umrundung und anstieg pré gentet

During a break in the rain, we walked around the lake and bought a fondue for dinner. It was even enough for a small climb, then we reached the holiday apartment a few minutes before a storm and thunderstorm.

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