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Morbier

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Morbier

Morbier sits on the route: 15 minutes from Les Rousses, 40km from Route des Grandes Alpes.

Morbier is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 2,224, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Morbier sits in France, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Paris time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Morbier to your route.

About Morbier

Morbier (French pronunciation: [mɔʁbje] ) is a commune in the Jura department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in Eastern France. From 1680 to 1920, Morbier was, with Morez, the centre of Comtoise clock production. It gave its name to the Morbier cheese, which is produced in a larger area in the Jura Mountains.

Read more It is part of Haut-Jura Regional Natural Park.

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Morbier offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Morbier located?

Morbier is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5369 latitude, 6.0153 longitude.

What is the population of Morbier?

Morbier has a population of approximately 2,224 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
2,224
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
46.5369, 6.0153

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in France

Police
17
Ambulance
15
Fire
18
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Carrying a warning triangle and hi-vis vest in your vehicle is mandatory. Motorway emergency phones connect to official breakdown services only.

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Worth the detour from Morbier

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Baume-les-Messieurs

Jura abbey village folded into the junction of three blind valleys, hemmed by 200-metre limestone amphitheatre cliffs, with a 9th-century abbey and a cave-fed waterfall at the valley head.

34 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

Route des Grandes Alpes

France's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.

40 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Cascade des Tufs

Fan of spring water pouring over moss-covered tufa terraces at Les Planches-près-Arbois in the Jura, at snowmelt one of France's most photographed waterfalls, minutes on foot from the village parking.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Geneva (Lac Léman)

Western Europe's largest lake, shared with France, framed by the Alps and lined with vineyards, castles, and the famous Jet d'Eau fountain.

44 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

UNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Morbier

  • 40 kmRoute des Grandes AlpesFrance's ultimate driving route: ~700 km from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 great alpine cols including Iseran and Galibier. Pin marks the traditional start at Thonon-les-Bains.
  • 55 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 72 kmCol du Grand ColombierA fearsome Jura mountain climb with four different approaches, all featuring extreme gradients up to 22% on narrow forest roads popular with cycling purists.

Driving in France

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.85/litre
Motorway tolls
~€10.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Morbier.

Morez

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 6,495

Les Rousses

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 3,048

Saint-Laurent-en-Grandvaux

🇫🇷 France

7 km awayPop. 1,779

Bois-d'Amont

🇫🇷 France

9 km awayPop. 1,665

Longchaumois

🇫🇷 France

11 km awayPop. 1,138

Saint-Cergue

🇨🇭 Switzerland

15 km awayPop. 1,816

Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude

🇫🇷 France

17 km awayPop. 12,966

Arzier

🇨🇭 Switzerland

17 km awayPop. 1,919

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