Le vélo autour du lac de Chalain permet de relier lacs, forêts et villages du Pays des Lacs sur des road, MTB and gravel loops. From the Chalet à Comté, plusieurs itinéraires officiels sont accessibles dans le secteur, avec cartes et traces GPX lorsqu’elles sont disponibles. Cette page distingue les parcours et donne les repères utiles pour choisir une sortie adaptée.
31.5 km · 2 h 30 · +531 m · rated very easy by Jura Tourisme. Starts at Clairvaux-les-Lacs, heads towards Vouglans, with an official map and GPX download.
31,5 km · +531 m · 2 h 30
Waymarking: Jurassic Vélo Tours loop
From the Chalet: Starts at Clairvaux-les-Lacs; the Clairvaux area is close to Saffloz.
The true ‘great lakes long loop’: from Clairvaux to Vouglans, with the Clairvaux lakes, panoramic views and forest sections.
Official map + GPX track19,1 km · +260 m · 1 h 30
Waymarking: Jurassic Vélo Tours loop
From the Chalet: Starts at Clairvaux-les-Lacs; the Clairvaux area is close to Saffloz.
A shorter version around Clairvaux-les-Lacs, viewpoints, forests and lake heritage.
Official map + GPX track33,7 km · +538 m · 2 h 30
Waymarking: bike 12 blue
From the Chalet: Starts at Doucier and passes through Marigny, Fontenu, Le Frasnois and the Hérisson area: all close to the Chalet.
A very local cycling loop linking Chalain, Ilay, Narlay, Maclu and the Hérisson.
Official map + GPX track134 km · +2 452 m · 6 h
Waymarking: bike 6 black
From the Chalet: The long route crosses the lake district and Chalain; it passes through the area close to the Chalet.
The major road-cycling reference: 8 lakes and a full sporty day in the Jura.
Official map + GPX track32,5 km · +761 m · 2 h 30
Waymarking: bike 13 orange
From the Chalet: The route passes Saint-Maurice-Crillat, Nanchez, Châtel-de-Joux and Étival; its western section crosses the Grandvaux area close to the Chalet.
An ideal cycling loop linking the Jura lake district with the entrance to Grandvaux.
Official map + GPX track22,7 km · +493 m · 2 h
Waymarking: bike 14 blue
From the Chalet: The loop crosses Étival, Nanchez and Châtel-de-Joux; part of the route passes through the area close to the Chalet.
A short family cycling loop between lakes, forests and the Grandvaux plateau.
Official map + GPX track20,5 km · +273 m · ≈ 2 h
Waymarking: greenway / cycle route
From the Chalet: Starts at Doucier, so very close to the Chalet.
A gentle, easy option that complements the longer loops.
Official map + GPX track42,6 km · +509 m · 3 h 30
Waymarking: Tour du Jura Vélo Sport
From the Chalet: The route reaches Bonlieu, the Four Lakes, Hérisson, Fontenu, Marigny and Chalain, crossing much of the lake district around the Chalet.
A very relevant stage from the Grandvaux area towards Chalain.
Official map + GPX track375 km · ≈ +1,500 m on the stated Jura traverse · touring
Waymarking: GTJ Vélo
From the Chalet: The GTJ passes Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux and Lac de l’Abbaye; its Grandvaux section remains accessible from the Chalet.
A useful reference for touring cycling stays and Grandvaux.
Official map + GPX track12 km · +323 m · 1 h 30
Waymarking: VTT 18 rouge
From the Chalet: Starts at Doucier: in the area directly accessible from the Chalet.
Short loop around Chambly and the Hérisson valley.
Official map + GPX track20,1 km · +369 m · 2 h
Waymarking: VTT 19 rouge
From the Chalet: A very local route around Chalain.
The obvious MTB loop from the Chalet, with views over Chalain.
Official map + GPX track22,9 km · +546 m · 2 h 30
Waymarking: VTT 63 rouge
From the Chalet: Starts at Le Frasnois and loops around the five lakes, in the area close to the Chalet.
A standout lakes MTB route; it passes Saut Girard, one of the Hérisson waterfalls.
Official map + GPX track45,8 km · +807 m · 5 h
Waymarking: VTT 61 rouge
From the Chalet: Although it starts at Champagnole, the route passes Loulle and the heights above Chalain, so it comes close to the Chalet.
A long MTB loop around Chalain and the plateau.
Official map + GPX track≈ 20 km · mountain route · stage
Waymarking: Échappée Jurassienne MTB
From the Chalet: Starts at Marigny and passes Fontenu, Songeson, Ménétrux-en-Joux, Le Frasnois and Ilay: entirely within the lake district close to the Chalet.
The right MTB answer around Hérisson: the official track bypasses the waterfall footpath, which is marked as unsuitable for mountain bikes.
Official map + GPX track25,9 km · +714 m · 4 h
Waymarking: Échappée Jurassienne MTB
From the Chalet: Starts at Ilay close to the Chalet, then heads towards Foncine.
A genuine way to include the Langouette gorges: they lie on this official stage.
Official map + GPX track24 km · +433 m · 3 h
Waymarking: VTT 98 bleu
From the Chalet: The route starts at Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux, then passes Grande-Rivière-Château and Saint-Pierre; its north-western section remains accessible from the Chalet.
The Grandvaux route to choose for genuinely including Lac de l’Abbaye in your ride.
Official map + GPX track32 km · +613 m · 2 h 30
Waymarking: no continuous waymarking on the ground
From the Chalet: The route crosses Nanchez, Grande-Rivière-Château and Saint-Pierre; the Saint-Pierre/Grandvaux section remains accessible from the Chalet.
Very useful for Grandvaux and Lac de l’Abbaye, but it should be treated as an official track without continuous on-site waymarking.
Official map + GPX trackKomoot
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