The city of Pontarlier is in the west of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, in the southwestern part of the Doubs department.

The commune of Pontarlier has an area of 41.4 km² (16.0 sq mi).
The city is on a plateau and its average altitude is 1,066 m (3,497 ft); at the city hall, the altitude is 840 m (2,760 ft).

The Doubs river flows through the city.

The city of Pontarlier is surrounded by the communes:
The city of Pontarlier is in the west of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, in the southwestern part of the Doubs department.
The commune of Pontarlier has an area of 41.4 km² (16.0 sq mi). The city is on a plateau and its average altitude is 1,066 m (3,497 ft); at the city hall, the altitude is 840 m (2,760 ft).
The Doubs river flows through the city.
The city of Pontarlier is surrounded by the communes:
Pontarlier