Unnamed Road, 01130, Saint-Germain-de-Joux
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A remote plateau with extraordinary valley panorama, directly above hiking trails. Access is via a narrow, stony path with tight turns—challenging for large motorhomes and low-slung vans; all-terrain tires recommended. Very quiet at night; A40 highway audible but not intrusive. As of July 2026, the access route is closed due to forest fire risk. Views and peaceful setting are highly regarded by those who reach it.
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The access road is closed on both sides due to drought and fire danger. Temporarily no access.
Beautiful mountain view. Quiet. We had a very good night. There were two vans.
A great place to spend the night with a superb view, but you must follow Waze, otherwise the road is bad.
Great spot with an extraordinary view over the valley. We spent a very good night there, and the spot is right by the start of some lovely short hikes. The only downside is the constant noise from the highway in the distance.
sadly we couldnt make it here, 1.6km was left to reach it but there was a straight road up the hill and in the middle of it there is a big bump, we even made it over the bump but even with good tires our jumper couldn't take it
Very open view, accessed by a narrow but passable road. The only downside: flying ants invaded the vehicle.
Very beautiful spot with a splendid view. Very quiet at night. Access is indeed difficult.
Pleasant, peaceful place.
Incredible view that is absolutely worth the detour! The road is nevertheless quite passable. The only small downside is that you can hear the highway at the bottom of the valley.
We spent one night here. The road to get there is very rocky, but manageable in a van; it may be more difficult for motorhomes because it is narrower in places. We were two vans, it was very quiet, and there was enough space. Superb view; you can hear the highway in the distance, but once the doors are closed, it is guaranteed to be quiet.
Wonderful place with an amazing view, during the day you can hear the A40 Highway, though not very loud. Easily accessible by most cars, we came with a normal front-wheel drive van with summer tires and no problem.
A great remote plateau with amazing views up and down the valley. Some but very minimal road noise and as said before, a stony path with some tight turns before, so not ideal for large or low motorhomes. Road tyres ok in good weather but A/T better.
Very good spot for enjoying the view. Indeed, the path is long and rocky, but if you are brave, it is worth it!
Superb spot with a magnificent view; only the last kilometer is on a narrow, rocky path.
Superb view, but extremely windy. It is better to use Waze for GPS.
Very beautiful view over the valley, with a sunset as a bonus, and a flat space. Access is via a slightly rocky but very passable path. Very good place.
Beautiful place, but very difficult to reach by car! Extremely steep with no firm surface. You need a powerful car with four-wheel drive here.
Simply great. We were alone, with a magnificent sunset and a flat spot. The only downside is the background noise from the highway at the bottom of the valley, but it is discreet.
We were here today. The path is at the end just before the platform blocked with big rocks. Only a small car can pass between. We walked to the platform, there is some kind of little maintenance house for the water and/or electricity. That's why the path is maybe blocked. Pity because it is a nice place but you do also hear the highway in the valley very well.