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The Brême Gorges
Visorando Member
4.48 mi
+486 ft
-492 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Charbonnières-les-Sapins (Doubs)
A countryside and woodland walk to explore the small, wild gorges of the Brême stream, complementing a visit to the Dino-Zoo.
The Saut de la Brême
5.14 mi
+725 ft
-748 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Saules (Doubs)
Off the beaten track, discover the little-known Saut de la Brême waterfall and the deep Ravin de Saules by following the stream and hopping from stone to stone. You may get your feet wet, but you will discover a wild world of moss, rocks and freshness. Return via the ruins of the Moulin du Défois mill.
The Tourbillon Rock
5.48 mi
+568 ft
-551 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Trépot (Doubs)
You will walk along an old railway line that has been converted into a footpath to reach the Rocher du Tourbillon viewpoint overlooking the charming little valley of La Brême. Return via the plateau with views of the Comté hills and the Hautepierre rock.
Circular La Roche Bottine from Saules
5.93 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saules (Doubs)
A lovely walk in the forest with beautiful views of the Loue valley from Ornans to Montgesoye from Roche Lahier and Roche Bottine.
The Brême Valley: The priory, the Roche du Grand and the castle
8.31 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,348 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré (Doubs)
Starting from the bell tower of the old medieval priory, you will cross the cool Brême valley so often painted by Courbet. Then you will climb through a beautiful fir forest sheltered by stunning rocks, passing large boulders detached from the cliffs, towards the Grand viewpoint overlooking the upper Loue valley, Ornans and the Val de Scey. Continuing towards the Fontaine aux Vipères and then the castle overlooking the town, you will descend into the valley via a picturesque mule track.
The Brême Valley and the Plaisir Fontaine Caves
7.58 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,102 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré (Doubs)
From the old priory, you will climb to the Rocher du Tourbillon viewpoint overlooking the charming little valley of La Brême, then walk along an old railway line converted into a footpath, before climbing back up to the wild cornices via sunken paths reminiscent of enchanted forests, and finally descending to the foot of the rocks towards the Plaisir Fontaine caves.
From Brême to Loue
7.64 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,010 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré (Doubs)
Starting from the bell tower of the old medieval priory, you will cross the cool Brême valley, so often painted by Courbet. You will climb up to the Saut du Chevalier viewpoint to reach the Vierge de la Roche du Mont, continuing along the cornices towards the Roche des Pins and its views over the Loue valley. You will climb up to the Septfontaine plateau and its views of the Jura mountains, before finally descending towards the Brême via a picturesque mule track.
Le Saut du Chevalier
4.31 mi
+755 ft
-725 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré (Doubs)
Starting from the bell tower of the former medieval priory, you will cross the cool Brème valley, so often painted by Courbet. Then, climbing back up to the Saut du Chevalier viewpoint, you will descend into the valley via a picturesque mule track.
The Plaisir Fontaine Cave
3.29 mi
+571 ft
-574 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bonnevaux-le-Prieuré (Doubs)
It is difficult to walk through our Loue valley without mentioning Gustave Courbet, who made this stream famous with his painting The Deer Slaughter at the Plaisir Fontaine Stream. He is also said to have painted his Self-Portrait with Black Dog here. Once again, you will follow in his footsteps to climb the Rocher du Tourbillon for superb views of the steep-sided Brême valley and finally return via the Ancien Prieuré de Bonnevaux, of which only the 12th-century bell tower remains.
Tour du Mont de Naisey
8.20 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Naisey-les-Granges (Doubs)
Balade entièrement forestière et empruntant des chemins blancs et forestiers.
A walk amongst the tall trees in the Verrière du Grosbois forest
5.98 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Étalans (Doubs)
You feel very small on this walk... perfect for tree lovers.
La Roche Lahier
3.77 mi
+610 ft
-610 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
There is a short climb to the Roche Bottine, immortalised by Courbet in his painting "La Vallée de la Loue par temps d'orage" (The Loue Valley in Stormy Weather). Its unusual shape, reminiscent of an old boot standing on the edge of a precipice, gave it its name. This viewpoint offers a 180° panorama of Ornans, the Vierge de la Roche du Mont, and the upper and lower reaches of the Loue Valley. Along the way, you will discover the Roche Lahier viewpoint, a natural viewpoint overlooking the upper reaches of the Loue Valley towards Montgesoye.
The Belvédère de Gougnot, the Roche Bottine and the Saut du Chevalier
8.10 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
The Loue Valley, an inexhaustible source of hiking opportunities, offers the rugged, wild charm of its rocks, ending more peacefully at the Saut du Chevalier waterfall in the cool Brême Valley, so often painted by Courbet.
La Roche Bottine
3.63 mi
+643 ft
-620 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
There is a short climb to Roche Bottine, which was also immortalised by Courbet in his painting "La Vallée de la Loue par temps d'orage, vers 1849" (The Loue Valley in Stormy Weather, circa 1849). Its unusual shape inspired its name. Along the way, you will discover the Roche Lahier viewpoint overlooking the upper Loue Valley towards Montgesoye.
The Vineyards of Loray
6.30 mi
+922 ft
-899 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
You will climb a picturesque path overlooking the Loue to the Roche Lahier viewpoint above the Upper Loue Valley. Then on to the vineyards of Loray and its remains of terraced crops, before descending through the fir forests of Onchaud to the Roche Bottine viewpoint on the cliffs of Ornans.
The Peusse and Baume Bourla waterfalls
8.99 mi
+1,404 ft
-1,394 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
Set off to explore the mountains of Franche-Comté, accompanied by the murmur of our cool streams which, if you know how to listen, will tell you many forgotten stories. Discover the vegetation petrified by our limestone waters and the coolness of secret caves nestled in the wild greenery.
Notre-Dame du Mont and the old town of Ornans
4.14 mi
+433 ft
-436 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
From the former Visitandines convent, you will climb up to the unmissable site of the Vierge de la Roche du Mont and its view over the Loue valley and the village of Ornans. Then, following the Mambouc stream, you will return to the old town to walk along the river and its beautiful houses at the water's edge.