An iconic road
The Lakes Road
Departure : Marigny
Arrival : Thoirette
Blue! Indisputably, this is the dominant colour of your trip along the Lakes Road. From Marigny to Thoirett, it winds with the contours of the Jura mountains to reveal all their aquatic beauty. 150km of roads and an array of blue tones subtly varying between deep blue and exotic turquoise as you discover the full diversity of the lakes of Jura. Add to that a number of iconic touristic attractions - a museum, a waterfall or a Comté cheese dairy - and you're en route for a glimpse of the very best that Jura has to offer!
Lac de Vouglans vert emeraude M.COQUARD et E.DETREZ Bestjobers / Bourgogne-Franche-Comte Tourisme
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150km of roads
18 lakes to discover
11 tourist attractions to visit
A 150km scenic road
The 150km "Lakes Road" is a signposted driving itinerary that covers all the region's main attractions (museums, exhibitions, arts & crafts, local gastronomy, steephead valleys, panoramic viewpoints, natural sites and other curiosities). Above all, it offers an original route that allows drivers to discover the main lakes of the massif.
Throughout your trip, keep your eyes peeled and don't hesitate to stop for a few minutes to admire the exceptional sights that unfurl before you.
A road in tones of blue
A multitude of lakes to discover
On this scenic itinerary you'll discover 18 different lakes and no two are the same! Some, like Vouglans, are manmade, others are natural, like Bonlieu and there are also lakes with facilities, such as Clairvaux. Follow the signs and let the magnetic aura of these little gems transport you!
Vouglans Lake
Chalain Lake
Clairvaux Lake
Coiselet Lake
4 Lakes: Ilay, Narlay, Petit Maclu and Grand Maclu
Bonlieu Lake
Itinerary and a selection of lakes to contemplate along the way
Portfolio Four Lakes panoramic viewpoint, a must-do!
Swimming in turquoise waters Chalain Lake, the big blue... lagoon
Family holidays Clairvaux Lake, a family paradise
A freshwater paradise Vouglans Lake, a playground larger than life
Dreamlike setting Bonlieu Lake, for true nature lovers
Museums, panoramic viewpoints, the best of Jura to discover en route
The Lakes Road is also your chance to discover other iconic sites of the Jura Mountains and, more specifically, the aptly-named Land of Lakes. Museums, exhibitions, arts & crafts, local gastronomy, steephead valleys, panoramic viewpoints, natural sites and other curiosities can all be found along the way.
Keep your eyes wide open and prepare for a fabulous trip between lakes, delicious food, cultural visits and magnificent landscapes to be explored on foot, on horseback or by bike.
Follow this road by Ebike
Since June 2020, electrically-assisted bicycles have become the new way to explore along this iconic road! An itinerary exceeding 100km to discover or rediscover the fabulous scenery.
Indeed, the Jurassic Vélo Tour project proposes 26 itineraries of between 15 and 50km on small roads, lanes and tracks.
Water galore!
From lakes to springs, sources and waterfalls!
A must-do Source of the River Loue, a spectacular sight to be discovered on foot
Secret source Source of the River Lison: a walk to discover the waterfall and other gems
Fabulous waterfall The Saut du Doubs, one of nature's wonders
An enchanting site Glandieu waterfall, nature in all its beauty
