Via Francigena. Cycling on the official route. Part 15 Pontarlier - Switzerland

Part 15

At La Cluse et Mijoux, this route leaves the hiking route (GR 145) to connect in Jougne to the Cyclovia (bicycle trail) through Switzerland and Italy.

After La Cluse et Mijoux, you first pass the lake of Saint Point and then gradually go up to the col de Jougne (1012 meters).

In the center of Jougne one picks up the official cycling route as published by the Via Francigena organization.

The routes of the routes can be found at:

https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/cycling-path/

or one can use the app. Install “Via Francigena” on the smart Phone via Google play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.midapp.itineraria.viefrancigene&gl=EN

and the Apple App Store

https://apps.apple.com/nl/app/via-francigena-app-ufficiale/id1337076329

 

You will notice that the line indicating the route on the map occasionally deviates from the road. But in general it is clear what is meant.

After this process, it is recommended to enter the files in the map layers of open cycle maps or Google maps because the overnight addresses, catering, shops, etc. are visible there.

Overview:

Districts: , Bourgogne Franche Comté, Doubs, Switzerland

Landscape : hilly with sometimes steep slopes. After Saint Point Lake, the road gradually ascends to the Col de Jougne.

Campsites in: Pontarlier. Malbuisson, Les Hopitaux Neufs, Envy (CH). (see POIs and waypoints on the map)

Lodging in: Pontarlier . Les hopitaux Neufs, Jougne, Ballaigues (CH), Lignerolles (CH), Les Clees (CH), Romainmotier – Envy. (see POIs and waypoints on the map)

Pilgrim hostels in: Pontarlier (youth hostel), La Cluse et Mijoux, Les Fourges, Les Hopitaux Vieux, Jougne. (see POIs and waypoints on the map or see: https://www.viefrancigene.org/fr/fiches-des-structures-daccueil/ )

Hospitality in: Pontarlier. La Cluse et Mijoux, Chateau de Joux, Malbuisson, Les Hopitaux Neufs, Jougne, Ballaigues (CH), Les Clees (CH), Envy (CH). ( see POIs and waypoints on the map).

Groceries in: Pontarlier, Malbuisson, Hopitaux Neufs, Jougne, Romainmotier

Directional changes.

For those with a GPS device or a good application on the phone (for example Oruxsmaps GP or Locus), which give a signal when direction changes are made, the gpx file with those waypoints can be downloaded https://www.gps-tour.info/nl /tracks/download.178148.html Note: You will miss the added sights of Routeyou.