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Vaud
Jura-Nord vaudois
Vallorbe

La Petite Échelle – Col de la Forclaz (1230 m) loop from Vallorbe

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Vaud
Jura-Nord vaudois
Vallorbe

La Petite Échelle – Col de la Forclaz (1230 m) loop from Vallorbe

Hard

8

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La Petite Échelle – Col de la Forclaz (1230 m) loop from Vallorbe

02:16

30.7km

670m

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: April 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.55 km for 250 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.77 km

Border between Switzerland and France

Highlight • Monument

2

6.36 km

La Petite Échelle

Highlight • Climb

Peaceful climb and descent without any cars, just cows strewn about providing some unexpected laughs! :) recommended!

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3

7.63 km

Col de la Forclaz (1230 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

4

20.5 km

Les Hôpitaux-Neufs

Highlight • Settlement

Located just a stone's throw from the Swiss border, the village of Hôpitaux-Neufs is an essential stop on the Jura highlands. Nestled between open meadows and high-altitude forests, it offers excellent access to the Mont d'Or cycling routes.

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5

20.5 km

Saint Catherine's Church

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This church contains a real treasure. Push open the door to view one of the most beautiful baroque interiors* in the region. Central altarpiece, carved wooden furniture in a striking whole.

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6

21.8 km

Jougne Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Jougne is a mountain crossing over the French Jura in the course of the French national road N 57 (European route E 23), that is the connection …

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7

22.5 km

I really liked this beer bar, on the main street of Jougne.
Right next to the Fromagerie, perfect combination in case of thirst and hunger.
Guillaume, who officiates behind the …

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

6.15 km

3.21 km

689 m

432 m

393 m

366 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

3.48 km

664 m

286 m

280 m

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Highest point (1,290 m)

Lowest point (780 m)

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Wednesday 1 July

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