Towards Lac des Rousses

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This short route allows you to discover Lac des Rousses, the only lake in Franche-Comté located in the basin that flows towards Switzerland and the Rhine. It is surrounded by peat bogs and you can discover remarkable flora and fauna
. In summer, you can swim in its clear, shallow waters, enjoy the water sports centre or contemplate the beauty of the surrounding landscapes, and in winter, watch the skaters and iceboats when the lake is frozen .

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.74 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 72 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 65 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,125 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,059 m
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Lac des Rousses
Lac des Rousses
Discovery trail
Lac des Rousses

Description of the walk

Departure from the Le Rochat secondary school car park.

(S/E) Head east at the end of the school and take the path on the left (yellow/red markings) to enter the woods.

(1) At the end of the descent, turn left and follow the red and yellowGRP® markings to reach the Lac Des Rousses car park after a few right-angle turns.

(2) Keep to the right on theGRP® to reach Rocher du Lac, where you can see the lake from a slight elevation.

(3) Follow the wooden walkway on stilts to the left until you reach the water sports centre.
Continue towards the restaurant.

(4) Before the swimming area, climb the wooden stairs on the left to reach the Lac road on the left, at the car park you passed on the way there.

(2) Continue along the path, following the yellow and red markings, and you will find yourself back on the path you took on the way there. This will take you back to the Le Rochat school car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,101 m - Le Rochat secondary school car park
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 1,089 m - Intersection, on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.41 - alt. 1,063 m - Lake car park
  4. 3 : km 2.1 - alt. 1,059 m - Rocher du Lac
  5. 4 : km 2.66 - alt. 1,059 m - Stairs, on the left
  6. S/E : km 4.73 - alt. 1,101 m - Le Rochat secondary school car park

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 13 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 28036200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We downloaded your app somewhat by chance... And frankly, we are really pleased with our first walk in Les Rousses in the Jura.

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Schocla
Schocla
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful walk with no particular difficulties. The lake is well equipped (picnic area, swimming, etc.). The footbridge across the peat bogs is nice.

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Jean-Michel Joissains
Jean-Michel Joissains

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short hike partly around the lake that can easily be extended. More of a stroll than a hike, but the site is pleasant.

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Pike62
Pike62

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Access to a viewpoint that is not yet of interest as it is still under construction. A pleasant walk with a beautiful view of the lake. Suitable for families.

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dagoberte1
dagoberte1

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk along a small path winding through woods, fields and peat bogs. Simple, easy and pure enjoyment.

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christian69390
christian69390

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy, pleasant walk in good weather... moderate interest

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fonzzybricrettlas
fonzzybricrettlas

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

(S/E) Instead of taking the stony path through the woods to the right of the school, you can take the path behind the school, which runs alongside the woods through a meadow.
To return, you can take the wooden path on stilts, leave the rock on your left and turn right into the meadow. Climb behind two chalets and continue along the path that crosses a pasture. Pass between two fences or disconnect the electric wire and reconnect it afterwards, of course. Join the path that leads to the school.

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pat du 10
pat du 10

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy walk, but still quite interesting.

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bernardino
bernardino ★

Hello
Correction made.
Best regards

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grandin
grandin ★

Les Rousses Station

Your request has been taken into account.

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Station des Rousses
Station des Rousses
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,

Out of respect for everyone, both hikers and farmers, please follow the markings and stay on the paths.

Correction to the description:
At point 2, turn left following the yellow/red markings and not right as indicated in the description, so as not to cross the middle of the pasture.
You will reach the road at point 5 and follow it to the right for 100 metres. Then continue to the right on the path that leads to Rocher du Lac.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope you enjoy your hike!

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dad64
dad64

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and well-explained short hike.

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Dominique West
Dominique West

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Quite a few people on the wooden pontoon. The walk is easy and pleasant. There may be some flooding, in which case the wooden pontoon is not accessible on the north side.

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jeremythille
jeremythille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A really pleasant short walk in beautiful surroundings, but don't expect to be alone in the world by the lake, or even on this path.

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PatrickD56
PatrickD56

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

You have to cross a meadow, but it is not very well signposted. Dogs and bicycles are not allowed along the lake.

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