Pontarlier, Bourgogne – Franche-ComtéÉglise Saint-BénigneFort du Larmont SupérieurChâteau de JouxLe Grand TaureauLac de MalpasÉglise Saint-André
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Pontarlier

Pontarlier is a town in Doubs district, Bourgogne – Franche-Comté, France of about 20,313 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 20 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Église Saint-Bénigne, Chapelle de l'Espérance and Fort du Larmont Supérieur.

46.9035° N, 6.3554° EPop. 20,313

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see286
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Église Saint-Bénigne, church near Pontarlier
Must-see

Église Saint-Bénigne

Church · 1 km

Chapelle de l'Espérance, church near Pontarlier
Must-see

Chapelle de l'Espérance

Church · 1 km

Fort du Larmont Supérieur, fort near Pontarlier
Must-see

Fort du Larmont Supérieur

Fort · 4 km

Places near Pontarlier by type

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One day from Pontarlier

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:35 pm

53 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pontarlier
  2. Le Grand Taureauviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Fort du Larmont Supérieurfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Église Saint-Claudechurch · 30 min
  5. Lac de Malpaslake · 45 min
  6. Église Saint-Andréchurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Pontarlier
Today’s loopPontarlierStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pontarlier?

Église Saint-Bénigne (church, about 1 km), Chapelle de l'Espérance (church, about 1 km), Fort du Larmont Supérieur (fort, about 4 km), Fort Malher du Larmont Inférieur (fort, about 4 km), Château de Joux (heritage site, about 5 km), Le Grand Taureau (viewpoint, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pontarlier?

91 places on Spotwander: 25 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Pontarlier?

Fort du Larmont Supérieur, about 4 km by road; Fort Malher du Larmont Inférieur (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pontarlier?

Église Saint-Bénigne, about 1 km by road; Chapelle de l'Espérance (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pontarlier?

Start in Pontarlier, visit Le Grand Taureau, then Fort du Larmont Supérieur, then Église Saint-Claude, then Lac de Malpas, then Église Saint-André, and drive back — about 53 km by road in all.