Circular Mont-Gaudichot starting from Montlebon

A pleasant walk in the forest, passing 1,000 metres above Montlebon.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 277 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 277 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 999 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 825 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the side of the D48 near the Mont-Gaudichot forest.

(S/E) Take the path on the right that runs alongside the forest. You will reach a Y-junction.

(1) Turn left, following the FFC mountain bike signs, and head into the woods to the Cabane des Chasseurs (Hunters' Cabin) and enjoy the view of Morteau opposite.

(2) Continue left towards Le Rondo until you reach the meadow, then go straight on to reach the fuel pipeline marker.

(3) Turn right, climb the path to the highest point at 1,000 metres (there is a viewpoint along the way) and follow the pipeline marker, then descend to Le Rondot.

(4) Turn right onto the tarmac road towards Derrière le Mont until you reach the first hairpin bend.

(5) Leave the road and turn right onto the stone path towards Louadey, passing in front of the Fontaine aux Bossus. You will reach a Y-junction.

(6) Stay on the stone path. You will reach a crossroads above the sawmill, marked by a stele.

(7) Turn right onto the grassy path that climbs into the woods. Walk until you reach the tarmac road.

(8) Follow it for a few metres and go back up into the woods on the right. From this point, ignore all paths starting on the right or left. At the edge of the woods, you will reach the picnic area, where there is also a reservoir.

(9) Take the track on the right to return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Follow the same route as on the way out to return to the D48 car park near the Mont-Gaudichot forest (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 860 m - Car park near the Mont-Gaudichot forest
  2. 1 : km 0.98 - alt. 883 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 1.81 - alt. 960 m - Hunters' hut
  4. 3 : km 2.52 - alt. 970 m - Pipeline marker
  5. 4 : km 3.56 - alt. 975 m - Le Rondot
  6. 5 : km 4.21 - alt. 935 m - Stone path
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 904 m - Viewpoint on the right as you climb
  8. 7 : km 5.93 - alt. 830 m - Crossroads with memorial stone
  9. 8 : km 6.85 - alt. 829 m - Junction with tarmac road
  10. 9 : km 7.65 - alt. 885 m - Picnic area
  11. S/E : km 9.05 - alt. 860 m - Car park near the Mont-Gaudichot forest

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
thermid
thermid

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, but it would be better to do it in the other direction because the climb is moderately steep at the beginning.

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Bernard Coco 70
Bernard Coco 70

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Although described as easy, this route is not really so, as some sections are difficult or even dangerous due to the unstable ground.

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saturnview
saturnview

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

far too much tar for our liking!

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xerocrete
xerocrete

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is a pity that the junction between point 1 and point 2 is only on a tarmac road;
at point 6, the stele is located below on the tarmac road and not on the stone path, so you have to take the grassy path straight away.
From point 8 onwards, we found a path that had been completely ruined by loggers, with huge ruts full of water! The kilos of mud on our shoes slowed us down!
Otherwise, it was a pleasant hike.

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jp25
jp25

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with beautiful landscapes of Franche-Comté and a view from above of Morteau and Montlebon. We encountered hunters, but they coexisted peacefully with the hikers. There are numerous viewpoints and places to stop for a picnic. I recommend it in all seasons.

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heron628
heron628
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Parking is available at the top of Chignard (picnic tables) (9). Take thesecond small path on the right (it climbs for quite a long way and winds around, allowing you to avoid the main road). You will arrive at a crossroads with signposts. The small path on the left should lead to the viewpoint.

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phd78
phd78

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, shaded route with little elevation gain, ideal for hot weather.

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geraldine.pauto
geraldine.pauto

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy hike, the main difficulty is in the first 3 kilometres
Fairly shaded route, easily accessible path

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