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Bonnevaux Village Trail
Alternating between pastures and high-altitude forests, this trail allows you to enjoy the varied landscapes of the Haut-Doubs. It leads you to the Vieille Citerne de Bonnevaux, passing through the communal lands of the Côte de Bonnevaux, where you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Frasne plateau and the mosaic of forests, peat bogs and pastures.
Route des Tourbières via the Tourbières car park
Five good reasons to go:It is the largest high-altitude wetland in France.The Nordic landscape is highly original.You will find a unique biodiversity and surprising natural environments.The route is designed and equipped for educational discovery.The site has been awarded the Tourism and Disability label.
There are two possible routes:
Short Route: 1.44 km, accessible to people with reduced mobility (Tourism and Disability label) and pushchairs
- Long Route: 5.67 km
Tourbières circuit via the Moulin car park
Five good reasons to go:
It is the largest high-altitude wetland in France.The Nordic landscape is highly original.You will find a unique biodiversity and surprising natural environments.The trail is designed and equipped for educational discovery.The site has been awarded the Tourism and Disability label.
Memorial to the Mirage crash and pond at the start of Froidefontaine
A peaceful walk in the Mignovillard area. You will be on the Haute Joux GRP® trail until Essart Bassand. Head towards the Seigne des Barbouillons Regional Nature Reserve, where you will pass the memorial to the crash on 9 January 2019. This memorial was erected here following the crash of a Mirage aircraft from Nancy-Ochey Air Base 133, near the site of the accident in which two soldiers were killed.Take a break at the Fontaine Carrée pond, then return via the hamlet of Petit Villard and the Moulin du Martinet.
Croix de la Bèche Trail
The Croix de la Bèche trail passes through the villages of La-Rivière-Drugeon and Bouverans, allowing you to explore the Drugeon Valley and the Montagne du Laveron, passing by the shores of Lac de l'Entonnoir.
Walk around Lake Remoray
A pleasant walk through forest and pastureland, overlooking the lake. Halfway along the route, there is a superb view of the two lakes from the viewpoint. Return via the same route.
Circuit around Saint-Point-Lac
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.
The Deux Lacs viewpoint from Labergement-Sainte-Marie
Lac de Remoray, formerly known as Lac Savoureux, is located just upstream from Lac de Saint-Point and used to be part of it. Over thousands of years, the Doubs River, with its alluvial deposits, has separated the original large lake into two. You will discover a patchwork of very different environments: lakes, marshes, peat bogs, rivers, meadows and forests. The viewpoint overlooking the two lakes offers a unique view of the diversity of these landscapes, giving this hike a special charm.
Fourperet Gorges and alpine landscapes around Labergement
This half-day hike offers beautiful views of the Lac de Remoray Nature Reserve, the Fourperet Gorges on the banks of the Doubs and the alternating spruce forests and pasture meadows. You can also admire the mountains around Métabief.
Belvédère des Deux Lacs from Le Brey
This varied route has a special charm, taking in very different environments: lakes, marshes, peat bogs, rivers, meadows and forests. The highlight is the Belvédère des Deux Lacs, which offers a unique view of the Lac de Remoray National Nature Reserve and its natural environments.
The view of the Alps from Malbuisson via the GR®509
A medium-altitude hike that alternates between wooded areas and open, sunny sections.
Nice view of the Alps if the weather is good.
The Blue Spring
A short walk takes you to the Blue Spring. There are lovely views of Lake Saint-Point.
Located between the villages of Malbuisson and Montperreux, this spring is a pure transparent blue colour.
From Malbuisson to the Source Bleue via Port Titi
A varied hike with splendid views of Lake Saint-Point and the mid-mountain range, passing through a picturesque little village. The end of the route is enhanced by the discovery of a magnificent blue/turquoise-green water source.
The view of the Alps and Fort Saint-Antoine
A pleasant hike mainly through the mountain pastures of the Haut-Doubs with a superb view of Mont Blanc if the weather is good. The last quarter of the route passes through forest.
The source of the Doubs
Starting from Mouthe, a small village nestled in the heart of a wide valley bathed by the first meanders of the Doubs, this walk invites passers-by to discover the resurgence of this river, which is listed in the department's inventory of natural sites, and then the Moutat peat bog.
Source of the Doubs and frog pond
A short, very easy walk with a nice mix of mountain forest, peat bog and the banks of the Doubs.
Flat, easy to access, done with a pregnant woman and a 2.5-year-old child...
Les Granges Dessus
From the hamlet of La Grange Dessus, you will walk through the Bois de Ban to discover the Château de Joux, located in the heart of a magnificent natural site, overlooking its cluse since the year 1000. Along the way, there is a viewpoint over Mont d'Or and Lac Saint-Point.
Chalets on Mont d'Or
This hike will take you from one alpine chalet to another on Mont d'Or.
The Ancient Passage of Chalamont
This circular route around Chalamont takes you on a journey of discovery to a remarkable historical site: the ancient Chalamont Passage, where the ruts carved into the rock are a reminder of the carts of yesteryear. The route alternates between forest paths, wilder trails and clearings offering beautiful views of Mont Poupet, the valley and the Boujailles plateau.
On and below Mont d'Or
This hike will take you up Mont d'Or, where you can enjoy the view, then look down on it from below. You will pass through different environments and see a rich and diverse range of flora depending on the season.
Country walk around Chez Mimi
This pleasant, easy hike combines valleys, meadows, woods and forests, taking you on a journey through a rural landscape dotted with chalets. You are in the heart of a site classified as a Sensitive Natural Area by the Doubs department for its remarkable landscape, wildlife, flora and geology.
Levier: Maublin forest - Carved passage
Chemin de Maublin - ancient road and carved passageway of Chalamont.
An easy walk to get your legs back into shape at the start of the season.
Source of the Ain
A splendid hike between the plateau and the steep-sided valley of the Ain. This circuit offers an opportunity to discover the upper Ain valley and its unique geology, with its Vaucluse spring, waterfalls (Le Moulinet, Saut des Maillys, Moulin-du-Saut) and ruined mills, evidence of how humans once harnessed the power of water. In fact, an EDF hydroelectric plant has replaced the old Moulin-du-Saut.
View of the top of the Chaux-Neuve ski jump and the Bief Bridaux waterfall
This loop will take you to the Roche Blanche viewpoint with its statue of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy a 360° panorama: to the east, Châtelblanc and the Val de Mouthe; to the west, the Val de Foncine; to the south, the vast Noirmont forest; and to the north, Les Cabouilles, La Combette, La Vernouge and Mont Croz. Then the leat Bridaux waterfall via a very narrow path (caution required), and the top of the Chaux-Neuve ski jump via beautiful paths. Return to the forest.
On the ridges of Mont d'Or
An easy hike in clear weather, ensuring you can see the Mont Blanc massif. The elevation gain is reasonable. There are some steep but short climbs, panoramic views, and the pleasure of reaching Le Morond and admiring the landscape from Mont d'Or.
Please note that you may have to cross fields where cows graze freely.
The Grand Tour of Château de Joux
This route connects the four most beautiful viewpoints around Château de Joux. Views of the castle from every angle, as well as superb panoramas of the Doubs valley and the Fer à Cheval gorge. If you have time, you can add a visit to the castle (1 to 1½ hours). The Sandor site and the church at Oye-et-Pallet further enhance this walk.
La Roche Blanche de Châtelblanc
Through woodlands, forests and pastures, discoverthe Belvédère de la Roche Blanche, which rises to 1,013 metres, and admire the magnificent view of the Val de Mouthe (Doubs) on one side and the Val de Foncine (Jura) on the other.
The banks of the Doubs from Pontarlier to Doubs
Follow the river from Pontarlier to the village of Doubs. Enjoy the coolness of the pine forest before crossing a pasture and looking out over the town nestled at the foot of Larmont.
From the Source of the Saine to the Belvédère de la Roche Fendue
The Saine river has its source in the shelter of this limestone amphitheatre. Admire this magnificent resurgence with its wild but accessible character, climb up high, follow the Bayard botanical trail and contemplate a grandiose and unusual landscape from the Belvédère de la Roche Fendue.
The source of the Saine
A trail starting out from Foncine le Haut that will take you to the source of the Saine and various viewpoints. A themed trail and a botanical trail...
Les Charbonnières - Col du Machairuz
During this fifth stage, you will reach the highest point of the Swiss Jura and also of this 6-day route: Mont Tendre. This summit offers a splendid view of the Vaud region, Lake Geneva and the Alps.
You will also see numerous "murgers" stretching for miles. These are stone walls built to mark the boundaries of plots of land or enclosures for grazing animals.
Le Pont - Ballaigues
Stage 3: From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From the beach at Lake Joux to Le Pont, you reach Vallorbe via the Dent de Vaulion (1,483 m) before following and crossing the River Orbe. Since the Middle Ages, Vallorbe has been an important centre for the iron industry thanks to its iron ore deposits and wood reserves. At the Vallorbe Iron and Railway Museum, you leave the town following the shore of Lake Day. The route then passes close to the Day Viaduct, a beautiful arch bridge built in 1925, before arriving at the Day Dam, which holds back the waters of the Orbe, and then Ballaigues, located on the southern slope of the knoll, above the course of the Orbe
Dent de Vaulion
A superb snowshoe hike takes you to the summit of Dent de Vaulion with a 360° panoramic view of the Alps.
Good weather is really a must for this walk if you want to enjoy the exceptional view of the Alps in particular, not to mention the three lakes: Léman, Joux and Brenet.
The Belvédère du Vieux-Château and the Pont du Diable
From Crouzet, you will climb up to the remains of one of the largest strongholds of the Chalon family, which are actually quite sparse. Blame Louis XIV, who destroyed a large part of our heritage in revenge! However, your efforts will be rewarded by the splendid view of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, nestled in the natural setting of its remote valley, by the pretty Saint-Thiébaud church and by the bold and supernatural bridge spanning the Diable waterfall.