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The Lac des Rousses peat bog trail
Description
A wooden boardwalk allows visitors to discover the peat bog and to immerse themselves in the diversity of the lake's landscape during this short excursion that is accessible to all.
From the parking lot where you will find the directional signpost reading PORTES DES ROUSSES D'AMONT, take the path to your left to reach le Rocher du Lac. Use the boardwalk to reach the nautical base and then the LAC DES ROUSSES. You may return by using via road or through the Rocher du Lac.Several stops will enable you to understand how the peat bog and the lake work, with the help of 5 media:
The lake's habitat and its operation
Glacial origin and drinking water
The peat bog's functioning
The origin of the peat bog
A protected area
To learn more about peat bogs and wetlands, the documentary "Tourbières, trésors cachés de la montagne jurassienne" (Peat bogs, hidden treasures of the Jura mountains) and a specific module on this topic are a part of the permanent exhibition held in the Maison du Parc in Lajoux, 25 minutes from Rousses.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Additional information
Departure
Lac des Rousses
Arrival
Lac des Rousses
Ambiance
Just a few minutes from the village, in spring and autumn, the peat bog creates touches of colour in this green landscape surrounding the sparkling waters of the Lac des Rousses. Original interpretive media complete the discovery of this remarkable Jura ecosystem.
Access
2.5km to the North-East of the Les Rousses village, take the D29E1 towards Bois d'Amont, then branch off to the left on the D29E2. The Lac des Rousses is well signposted.
Advised parking
At the departure point, Porte des Rousses d'Amont
Public transport
To visit and get about in the High-Jura, visit www.reshaut-jura.fr, the eco-mobility portal listing all means of transport within the Park. During the summer season, a bus runs every day, its timetable is available on the website of the Rousses station's Tourist Office.
Advice
Every year, thousands of hikers pass through this trail. For the well-being and safety of all, and to respect the environment, here are the rules to observe:
Please keep your dog on a lead
Do not leave the deck
Cycling is not authorised
Take your waste with you
Do not light any fires outside of the equipment provided
The plants and wild flowers in the peat bogs and surrounding fields are beautiful, they may be rare and protected and often wilt quickly. Do not pick them! They will delight the next hikers.
