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Lac-des-Rouges-Truites

Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura

Lac-des-Rouges-Truites - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Jura
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Lac-des-Rouges-Truites is a village in the Jura, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, 50 kilometers east of Lons-le-Saunier and 15 kilometers south of Champagnole.

Bordering the Doubs, the communal area is located in the middle mountains, between 829 and 1181 m above sea level, and its southern half covered by the forest of Mont Noir dominates the village and its hamlets, nestled in the valley where the lake is located. gave him his name.

Lac-des-Rouges-Truites has about 400 inhabitants and the activity has always been mainly agricultural.

However, the village has also become a tourist attraction thanks to its area dedicated to Nordic skiing and its unspoilt environment that is a delight for hikers.

Geographical information

MunicipalityLac-des-Rouges-Truites
Postcode39150
Latitude46.6069444 (N 46° 36’ 25”)
Longitude5.9980556 (E 5° 59’ 53”)
AltitudeFrom 829m to 1181m
Surface area19.69 km²
Population407 inhabitants
Density20 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureLons-le-Saunier (51 km, 54 min)
Insee code39271
IntercommunalityCC La Grandvallière
DepartmentJura
TerritoriesFranche-Comté, Jura mountains
RegionBurgundy-Franche-Comté

Nearest cities & towns

Fort-du-Plasne2.1 km (5 min)
Foncine-le-Bas5.2 km (5 min)
Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux5.5 km (6 min)
Les Planches-en-Montagne8.3 km (10 min)
La Chaumusse8.5 km (9 min)
Saint-Pierre9.1 km (11 min)
Foncine-le-Haut9.7 km (11 min)
Chaux-des-Crotenay11.4 km (12 min)
Entre-deux-Monts11.4 km (14 min)
Grande-Rivière Château11.6 km (15 min)
Morbier11.9 km (13 min)
La Chaux-du-Dombief12.6 km (12 min)
Châtelblanc13.3 km (14 min)
Les Chalesmes15 km (19 min)

Things to see and do

In terms of built heritage, it is the Church of the Nativity that deserves the attention of the visitor. Built in 1870 in a neo-Gothic style, it houses stained glass and quality decorations.

As for sporting activities, the Nordic ski area offers 5 green runs, 2 blue runs and a red run. You can practice traditional cross-country skiing like skating, faster. The estate is connected with Foncine-le-Haut. Price per day: 5 and 7 euros. All information on +33 3 84 60 15 25.

Many hiking trails have been designed, connecting hamlets of the town and its surroundings, including most of the lake and neighboring peaks. Some courses require a good physical condition because of the relief. Loops for mountain bikers have been developed. Documentation and information on +33 3 84 60 15 25.

For fishing enthusiasts, contact +33 3 84 24 86 96 for the sites developed and adapted and the regulations in force.

Places of interest

Leisure centres

Events and festivities

On the first Saturday in May, Painters in the Street bring together new and experienced artists who produce a live work. The canvases are then combined and exposed.

The last weekend of August, on the occasion of the patronal feast, convivial meal, entertaining and musical animations, garage sale.

On the last Sunday of August, the Jungle Red Trail of Mont Noir is a pedestrian race surrounded by nature with obstacles. Varied courses for adults or children. Registration and information at +33 6 09 41 88 74.

Sortie Nature et Ciné-Cyclo
Black Mount Festival

Photos

Village of Thévenins, in the municipality of Lac-des-Rouges-Truites (© J.E)
Village of Thévenins, in the municipality of Lac-des-Rouges-Truites (© J.E)
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Panorama on the lake (© Jean Espirat)
Panorama on the lake (© Jean Espirat)
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The lake (© Jean Espirat)
The lake (© Jean Espirat)
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The lake (© Jean Espirat)
The lake (© Jean Espirat)
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North side of the lake (© Jean Espirat)
North side of the lake (© Jean Espirat)
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South side of the lake (© Jean Espirat)
South side of the lake (© Jean Espirat)
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The lake (© Jean Espirat)
The lake (© Jean Espirat)
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The lake (© Jean Espirat)
The lake (© Jean Espirat)
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Weather

Friday 17 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 13°C
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Saturday 18 may
Min. 5°C - Max. 12°C
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Sunday 19 may
Min. 6°C - Max. 15°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

To see around, the inevitable waterfalls Hedgehog and belvedere of the 4 lakes.

Museum of the Lunette in Morez, Toy Museum in Moirans-en-Montagne, Museum of the Boissellerie in Bois d'Amont...

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Canyoning in the Malvaux Gorges
Sports sensations50 € Foncine-le-Bas (4.3 km)
Nordic skiing lessons
Sports sensations38 € Chapelle-des-Bois (8.8 km)
Canyoning in Jura
Sports sensations45 € to 55 € Clairvaux-les-Lacs (19.2 km)
Canyoning around Saint-Claude
Sports sensations45 € Saint-Claude (27 km)
Canyoning or Via Ferrata in Jura with Eskaléo
Sports sensations40 € to 65 € Saint-Claude (27 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Discovery of the Lac des Rouges Truites
HikeEasy1:00Lac-des-Rouges-Truites
Bernard Rock Circuit
HikeAthletic3:30Bellefontaine (7.5 km)
The Cimante waterfalls
HikeAthletic2:45Thoiria (22 km)
Drugeon and Dragon
HikeEasy1:05La Rivière-Drugeon (33 km)
Dan Cross
HikeEasy1:45Poligny (33 km)

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