25 - Doubs walks

The Nouailles Gorges and the Source of the Loue ( Download : PDF )

14.89km +576m -576m 5h40 Difficult
Starting point in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre - 25 - Doubs

From the old village of Mouthier, you will climb up to the tourism hotspot Franche-Comté , one of the major natural sites of Doubs: the Source of the Loue and up the Nouailles Gorges. You will overlook its emerald green waters interspersed with rapids and waterfalls, climbing and a scenic, physically demanding trail, perhaps surprising along the way some old forgers printing counterfeit money in the shade of caves and returning by the crest of cliffs and lookout points overlooking the valley.

Circuit around Saint-Point-Lac ( Download : PDF )

18.55km +189m -186m 5h45 Easy
Starting point in Labergement-Sainte-Marie - 25 - Doubs

The route around the lake is a long hike but on good roads. Saint-Point-Lac is the third-largest natural lake in France. The path will take you along and close to the lake but also rises up a little and leads away from it at times for better views.
This trail is littered with signs to better understand your environment.

Cirque de Consolation, the Roche du Prêtre and the cave ( Download : PDF )

6.19km +358m -359m 2h35 Average
Starting point in Consolation-Maisonnettes - 25 - Doubs

A walk around the Cirque de Consolation with a thrilling variety of views and valleys. Beautiful panoramic views and bodies of water on way.

Source du Lison (Lison Spring), Creux Billard (Billard Hollow), Grotte Sarrazine (Sarrazine Cave) ( Download : PDF )

7.74km +526m -521m 3h30 Average
Starting point in Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne - 25 - Doubs

This hike allows you to discover the geological and karstic curiosities which are the source du Lison (the Lison spring), the creux Billard (the Billard hollow) and the grotte Sarrazine (the Sarrazine cave).
The great advantage of this route is that overlooks the creux Billard and offers natural uncovered lookout points from the upper plateau.

The Saut du Doubs ( Download : PDF )

10.36km +371m -373m 3h50 Average
Starting point in Villers-le-Lac - 25 - Doubs

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

A trail along the ridges and banks of the river Doubs between Vorges-les-Pins and Busy ( Download : PDF )

10.23km +223m -224m 3h25 Average
Starting point in Vorges-les-Pins - 25 - Doubs

A stroll along the ridge separating the Loue Valley and that of the river Doubs and then along the banks of the Doubs with a panoramic view of the Château de Montferrand ruins.

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, lookout points, Source de la Loue (spring), Rocher de Hautepierre (rock) ( Download : PDF )

23.21km +1205m -1201m 9h30 Average
Starting point in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre - 25 - Doubs

The Loue Spring (tributary of the Doubs) is a resurgence of the Doubs. After journeying underground, it comes out into the open air at the bottom of a 'reculée' (steephead valley), at the foot of the rock face. It has cut deep into the limestone of the Jura massif, creating an enclosed valley, which I invite you to gaze at and contemplate from the many lookout points. You will also go down to the bottom of the gorge to discover this impressive resurgence.

The limestone pavement of Lizine ( Download : PDF )

8.51km +253m -242m 3h00 Easy
Starting point in Lizine - 25 - Doubs

Another circular walk around Lizine taking you to beautiful viewpoints and past the limestone pavement.

Montfaucon: Dhuit Fountain ( Download : PDF )

6.85km +201m -205m 2h25 Easy
Starting point in Montfaucon (Doubs) - 25 - Doubs

Peaceful downhill hike through the Montfaucon valley to the feudal castle perched on its rocky outcrop. Then from a lost fountain to a forgotten fountain, you will go through and, no doubt, appreciate the wild freshness of the Nacra steephead valley.