The Saut du Doubs

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This walk is a marvellous way to explore the beautiful Saut du Doubs.

Technical sheet

n°4098504
A Villers-le-Lac walk posted on 14/07/12 by LB_Neil. Last update : 22/09/22
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.36 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 371 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 373 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 915 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 713 m
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Description

Start : Lieu dit Les Vions car park

(S/E) From Les Vions car park, head down the road to the pier at Lake Brenets.

(1) At the pier, head left and follow the signs towards Barrage du Châtelot dam overlooking the Doubs. After a short walk, you will come to the amazing Saut du Doubs.

(2). When you finished enjoying the view carry on following the signs towards Barrage du Châtelot dam.

(3) At the dam, turn left into the path leading to the ladder (an old French and Swiss smugglers’ passage in their heyday). Continue uphill to the hamlet of Le Pissoux and follow the road, with the return markings taking you back to the pier (for a small boat trip on the lake) or directly to the car park. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 889 m - Lieu dit Les Vions car park
  2. 1 : km 0.85 - alt. 767 m - Lake Brenets
  3. 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 784 m - Saut du Doubs
  4. 3 : km 4.65 - alt. 741 m - Barrage du Châtelot dam
  5. S/E : km 10.36 - alt. 889 m - Lieu dit Les Vions car park

Useful Information

Parking : Park the car in the Les Vions car park.
Note : Some parts of the walk are on roads on the return journey.

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Clarity of route description
4.5 / 5
Clarity of route map
5 / 5
Walk interest
4.5 / 5
Pennyg
Pennyg

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : 05/08/19
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Walked to the dam and back the same way. Did not continue after the dam as did not want to walk a significant way on roads or take the boat trip. The walk to the dam was very interesting with many rock formations to view. The dam itself was less interesting.

Sarita J
Sarita J

Glad you enjoyed the walk! Please feel welcome to share any photos if you have any

Sian kerle
Sian kerle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : 08/07/18
Clarity of route description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Walk interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hi.. On a hot day great interesting walk . Under forest cover and plenty of shade, but with great views .No cafes on the way so take your own suppliers.Wonderful walk would do it again.

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