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Gare de Pontarlier walks
Fort de Joux No. 80
Association / Club / Walk leader
13.90 mi
+1,575 ft
-1,585 ft
2.5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from La Cluse-et-Mijoux (Doubs)
This is a well-marked mountain bike trail. Number 80.A very varied and technical circuit, very interesting from a mountain biking point of view.
Route de découverte de Pontarlier
Visorando Member6.45 mi
+210 ft
-213 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pontarlier (Doubs)
Pontarlier is a sub-prefecture of the Doubs department. The town is often regarded as its capital. Surrounded by low mountains, this town has undeniable charm and boasts a number of historic monuments such as the Porte Saint-Pierre. This walk, covering around ten kilometres, allows you to see many of these monuments as well as several parks. From the Church of Saint-Bénigne to the Parc des Ouillons, Pontarlier will reveal its many facets to you. The route presents no difficulties. It is, however, classified as ‘moderate’ as the route is over 10 kilometres long and may not be suitable for young children.
Walks near Gare de Pontarlier
Sainte-Croix - Les Rochats
11.53 mi
+2,310 ft
-2,251 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Canton de Vaud) (Vaud)
Stage 5 From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges.
From Sainte-Croix, the birthplace of music boxes and automatons, you set off across the vast pastures of the Vaud Jura towards La Casba and Les Avattes. The path then winds its way to Les Petites Roches before reaching the mysterious Pierre de la Paix, a place full of energy and serenity.
One last effort takes you to the summit of Chasseron, at an altitude of 1,608 metres, where a magnificent panorama opens up over Switzerland and France. At your feet lie Lake Neuchâtel and, further south, the majestic Lake Geneva. Nearly 250 kilometres of Alpine ridges stretch out on the horizon, creating a breathtaking natural fresco.
The descent is gentle to the hamlet of Les Rochats, at the start of the Les Cluds cross-country ski trail, where an old military barracks remains, a discreet witness to a forgotten past.
Sainte-Croix - Vallorbe
14.41 mi
+2,126 ft
-3,192 ft
8h 30
Difficult
Departure from Sainte-Croix (Canton de Vaud) (Vaud)
The highlight of this third stage will be the Suchet. At your feet, you will enjoy a panoramic view of Lake Neuchâtel. You will also be very close to the French-Swiss border. In Vallorbe, you will notice the presence of old railway crafts.
Ballaigues - Sainte-Croix
12.53 mi
+3,038 ft
-2,428 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Ballaigues (Vaud)
Stage 4 From Les Rousses to Lake Constance, via the Jura ridges.
From the southern slopes of the Knoll, above L'Orbe, the climb to the ridge offers a magnificent panorama: Lake Neuchâtel, the plain and the Alps in the background. The trail crosses the peaceful pastures of the Jura before reaching the Col de l'Aiguillon, close to the French border, marked by anti-tank obstacles and bunkers. The hike continues along the Crête des Aiguilles de Baulmes, lined with 80-metre cliffs, with breathtaking views of Mont Blanc, Lake Geneva, La Dôle and Chasseral. The descent leads to Sainte-Croix, renowned for its music boxes and automatons.