Côte de Champvermol in Mandeure

This short hike will take you to the Roman Theatre and the Mathay plain via a path with views over the Doubs and all the biodiversity associated with this coastline: dry and wet forests, cliffs, scree and ponds are home to many protected species. Play areas, picnic areas and facilities are dotted along the route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.16 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 181 m
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    Descent: - 178 m

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    Highest point: 493 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 334 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the Roman Theatre car park. The route is marked in yellow and blue, no. 1, from start to finish.

(S/E) Opposite the Roman Theatre, turn left towards the archaeologists' house. In a meadow, follow the small hill on the right until you reach a path that climbs up to the chapel above the theatre. Pass by the chapel and follow the top of the Roman Theatre.

(1) Take a path that branches off to the left and leads to a small paved road.

(2) Turn right and continue straight towards the woods when the road turns left.

(3) At the edge of the woods, turn right towards "sentier des roches" (rock path) then left onto a path that climbs into the woods. At the first crossroads, turn right and you will come to a wide trench (former EDF line). Take it to the left for about 50 metres.

(4) Turn right to enter the woods, join the ridge path and follow it to the left.

(5) Further up, you will come to the paragliding launch site, a viewing platform and, a little further on, an orientation table by the power line. Nearby are playgrounds, a motocross track and a shelter. Continue straight ahead on the path along the edge of the cliff.

(6) At a spring, turn right and descend towards the Doubs, which you will reach.

(7) Follow the northbound path along the Doubs to the Roman theatre, which is well worth a visit (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 335 m - Car park - Théâtre antique de Mandeure
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 357 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 0.67 - alt. 360 m - Junction with a paved road.
  4. 3 : km 1.11 - alt. 380 m - Edge of the woods
  5. 4 : km 2.05 - alt. 469 m - Fork
  6. 5 : km 2.86 - alt. 480 m - Paragliding launch pad, viewpoint
  7. 6 : km 4.66 - alt. 484 m - Crossroads
  8. 7 : km 6.12 - alt. 347 m - Edge of the - Doubs (rivière)
  9. S/E : km 9.16 - alt. 334 m - Car park - Théâtre antique de Mandeure

Notes

Shelter near (5).

Worth a visit

Visit the Gallo-Roman theatre.

Children's games, picnic tables, paragliding, shelter near the motocross track.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 37 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
jdaup
jdaup

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant, well-marked route

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User 3621075

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and enjoyable hike, although a bit linear on the way back. There are some lovely views from the heights, and a visit to the theatre is an interesting bonus.

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xerocrete
xerocrete

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely short walk in the shade, but best avoided after rain as the paths are very muddy.

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MUCIUS
MUCIUS

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with beautiful views of the Mathay plain and the Doubs river. The signposting is very good.
A visit to the Gallo-Roman theatre is a bonus

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vosgespatte88
vosgespatte88

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Hello Visirando
The description says that you have to follow the yellow and blue line all the way!
But at point 6, you have to leave the yellow and blue route to go down and rejoin the Doubs river.
Otherwise, it's a nice walk, but a bit tarmac at the end
Best regards
Vosgespattes88

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callicarpa
callicarpa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike enhanced by magnificent orchids along part of the route!

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vosgespatte88
vosgespatte88

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : Yes

Good evening
At point 6, you need to leave the yellow-blue trail and descend to point 7
However, in the first line of the walk description, it says to follow the yellow and blue trail throughout the walk.
Best regards
Vosgespatte88

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Nathetad25
Nathetad25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A little-used route, but one that is great in winter. I imagine it must get very busy at the viewpoint in summer. A beautiful hike with varied landscapes and points of interest. The amphitheatre, the view over the hills, a route mainly through woodland and a beautiful path along the Doubs at the end. The start of the route was a little muddy, but that was to be expected as it was mid-February and the snow was melting

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Egon
Egon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route, mostly through woodland. The view is superb. The picnic table was much appreciated. The return trip along the Doubs is a bit monotonous.

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ubersender
ubersender

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and varied route with beautiful views. listed as taking 3 hours and 10 minutes, we completed it in 2 hours and 20 minutes without pushing ourselves, but stopping very little due to the poor weather conditions: very cloudy and low clouds, icy wind - "skimming the popes" as they say in Crete - on the exposed section. This also explains why there were so few people apart from a few brave souls. We will return when the weather is better because it is a very beautiful walk.

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vitrey.jeanfrancois
vitrey.jeanfrancois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

It is a very, very peaceful route in the heart of nature; pleasant to walk along and offering beautiful views

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monica25
monica25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice walk.
Very pleasant route, mainly through woodland, which is better for the back.
Discovery of the ancient theatre at the belvedere.
View from the ridge.
All accompanied by birdsong and the surprise of finding wild garlic.
I highly recommend this outing.

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Hanry
Hanry

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A really enjoyable hike, very pleasant in the woods with great views. The trail is well maintained. Thank you

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patmer
patmer

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

2-hour Nordic walking circuit, snowy landscape under the sun
beautiful light and stunning views.

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luANDRE
luANDRE

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful unobstructed view; two chamois spotted at the foot of the cliff.
just what we needed to make the most of the 3-hour window (including travel time) allowed under lockdown restrictions.
no difficulty, walking quickly it can be done in 2 hours.

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