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Morteau

Bourgogne, France · Europe

About Morteau

Morteau is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Villers-le-Lac, 17km from Creux du Van.

Morteau is a town located in Bourgogne, France. With a population of 6,343, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Morteau 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 Morteau to your route.

About Morteau

Morteau (French pronunciation: [mɔʁto] ) is a commune, in the Doubs department in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, eastern France.

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Where is Morteau located?

Morteau is located in Bourgogne, France, Europe. The coordinates are 47.0578 latitude, 6.6072 longitude.

What is the population of Morteau?

Morteau has a population of approximately 6,343 people, making it a town in France.

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Quick Information

Population
6,343
Continent
Europe
Country
France
Region
Bourgogne
Timezone
Europe/Paris
Coordinates
47.0578, 6.6072

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 Morteau

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Creux du Van

A vast natural rock amphitheatre with vertical 160m cliffs, a wild ridge-walk in the Jura.

17 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Musée de l'Aventure Peugeot

Peugeot's corporate museum tracing the brand's journey from pepper mills and bicycles to modern automobiles.

54 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Morteau

  • 62 kmCircuit BremgartenThe 7.3km forest circuit outside Bern where racing ended after Switzerland banned circuit motorsport in 1955. Its dappled, constantly curving roads through the Bremgartenwald are open to traffic and eerily unchanged.
  • 64 kmLavaux Vineyard TerracesUNESCO-listed terraced vineyards cascading down to Lake Geneva, cultivated since the 11th century with spectacular views of the Alps.
  • 77 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.

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 Morteau.

Montlebon

🇫🇷 France

2 km awayPop. 1,804

Les Fins

🇫🇷 France

3 km awayPop. 2,797

Villers-le-Lac

🇫🇷 France

5 km awayPop. 4,423

Les Brenets

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 1,169

Gilley

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,310

Orchamps-Vennes

🇫🇷 France

10 km awayPop. 1,668

Le Locle

🇨🇭 Switzerland

11 km awayPop. 10,216

Les Ponts-de-Martel

🇨🇭 Switzerland

12 km awayPop. 1,278

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