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About this place
Faux d'Enson lookout tower (French: Tour d'observation de la Faux d'Enson) crowns the Faux d'Enson summit in Haute-Ajoie, in the Swiss canton of Jura. A short climb up its stairs, at 927 m above sea level, opens a wide view across the Ajoie region and over the border into France.
Where is the Faux d'Enson tower?
The summit rises south of the village of Roche-d'Or, close to the French border. Faux d'Enson belongs to the Mont Terri range and counts among the highest points in Ajoie. The tower sits at roughly 47.363 N, 6.959 E.
What kind of tower is it?
The Jura section of the Swiss Alpine Club built it in 1989. It is a concrete structure of about 9 metres, reached by metal stairs. An orientation table at the top helps you name the landmarks on the horizon.
What can you see from the top?
In clear weather you look over the whole Ajoie valley and the Doubs valley on the French side. Farther out lie the Pays de Montbéliard, the Vosges and the Black Forest, and on the best days the Bernese Alps.
How do you get there?
The quickest approach starts at the car park, from where the tower is about a 15-minute walk. A popular loop from Roche-d'Or covers around 3.7 km with some 60 m of climbing and takes about an hour. It is rated moderate and suits most fitness levels. For a full day out, a figure-eight route starts in Damvant and follows the Franco-Swiss border. It passes the Prehistoric Park and the Réclère caves, goes through Roche-d'Or and climbs to Faux d'Enson. Allow about six hours.
When should you go?
Pick a crisp, cloud-free morning or the day after a front has passed, when the air is clear enough to show distant ranges. Spring and autumn bring dry trails and fewer walkers than summer. In winter, check conditions first, since snow can lie above 900 m.
What else is nearby?
The Réclère caves and the Prehistoric Park are close, which makes a good add-on for families. The tower combines easily with other Ajoie viewpoints and a stroll through the region's villages.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an entrance fee?
We found no mention of fees. The tower stands on an open hiking summit.
How long is the walk?
About 15 minutes from the car park. The loop from Roche-d'Or takes roughly an hour.
How tall is the tower and when was it built?
It is about 9 m high and was built in 1989 by the Jura section of the Swiss Alpine Club.
Can you see the Alps from the top?
Yes, on clear days the Bernese Alps are visible, along with the Vosges and the Black Forest.
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