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Cusancin (rivière) walks
The Cusancin Valley
Visorando Member
8.17 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,368 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cusance (Doubs)
From the ridges and along the river, discover the Val du Cusancin, which starts at the foot of the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel. Formed by two resurgences, it offers visitors shades of blue and green. As you climb higher, you will enjoy views of the valley from two rocky promontories.
The Devil's Nostrils
7.15 mi
+988 ft
-991 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pont-les-Moulins (Doubs)
You will walk along the riverbank towards the ridges, passing the Narines du Diable (Devil's Nostrils), created from the tears of a good fairy who was imprisoned here, and discover the ancient thermal baths where the beautiful people of the Belle Époque came to recharge their batteries. You will then return along a path lined with old mossy piles of stones gathered from fields, in a green setting that invites you to linger and contemplate.
La Chassignole, Mont Dommage and Roche de Châtard
7.41 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,627 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A beautiful stretch of cliffs and steep forest slopes offer magnificent views of the valley along a superb ridge path, ending with a glimpse of the industrial past of Baume-les-Dames with its old pipe factory and paper mill on the riverbank.
Baume-les-Dames. Doubs, Canal and Croix de Châtard
5.51 mi
+676 ft
-676 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A short post-lunch walk for the whole family along the Doubs and on the heights of Baumes-les-Dames.
Baume les Dames - On the ridges of the Doubs
14.51 mi
+3,015 ft
-3,012 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Doubs river loops. The route passes through the picturesque site of the Cuves de Bléfond.
Val de Cusance
Tourist office
7.82 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cusance (Doubs)
This is the best way to discover the picturesque landscapes of the peaceful Cusancin valley. Take in the view of the village of Val de Cusance from the belvedere on the outskirts of Montivernage. We recommend returning via the chapel and the springs to discover the deep blue of the Source Bleue. It's just a short detour to ring the bell at the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel.
Fente de Babre starting from Baume-les-Dames
6.77 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
This route follows the ridges above the village and descends towards La Lavaine. Enjoy several viewpoints over the Doubs valley and a section along the banks of the Doubs via Eurovélo 6.
Mont-Dommage, Cuves de Bléfond and Croix du Châtard from Baume-les-Dames
9.38 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,919 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
Starting from Baume-les-Dames, discover magnificent, breathtaking views of the town, the Doubs valley and the Cusancin, before the trail joins the Doubs via the path leading to Mont Dommage. Pass by the Chassignole viewpoint and along the Sentier de la Croix and the Roche de Châtard. You’ll also discover unique geological features of limestone massifs, such as the Bléfond potholes.
Roche de Chatard - Fente de Babre
7.84 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,368 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A walk along the ridges above Baume-les-Dames. Magnificent views over the Doubs and an easy return via the cycle path.
The Croix de Châtard
5.11 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
The “Croix de Châtard” walk is by far the number one in the top five walks in Baume-les-Dames.
If you only have time for one hike during your visit, this is definitely the one to do.
Accessible and of moderate difficulty, it offers superb views over Baume-les-Dames and the Doubs valley.