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Doubs (rivière) walks
Circuit around Saint-Point-Lac
Association / Club / Walk leader
11.53 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
5h 50
Easy
Departure from Labergement-Sainte-Marie (Doubs)
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 Saut du Doubs
Visorando Member
6.54 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,309 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
This walk is a marvellous way to explore the beautiful Saut du Doubs.
The Saut du Doubs and Le Châtelard
6.81 mi
+1,768 ft
-1,798 ft
4h 40
Easy
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
The Saut du Doubs is a major tourist attraction in the region. This hike will allow you to discover it and also enjoy the surrounding landscapes, continuing on to the Chatelot dam.
The Combe de Biaufond
6.45 mi
+1,719 ft
-1,706 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fournet-Blancheroche (Doubs)
Are you only going to do one of these hikes? Then choose to explore this valley, a pure marvel! To start with, the Gorges du Doubs, which are full of sunny green beauty here. Then there are the light-filled forests towards Roche Guillaume and the mountain pastures, which overlook the valley. And the highlight: the Gorges de la Ronde, wild, lush and tropical in appearance, framed by high rocks, a world of stones, moss and ferns.
Côte de Champvermol in Mandeure
5.69 mi
+594 ft
-584 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mandeure (Doubs)
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.
Mont Dommage, La Chassignole and Les Cuves de Bléfond
5.54 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
The village has one of the oldest names in our county: Bois de la Fontaine au Loup(Wood of the Wolf's Fountain). So, let's take a walk in the woods while the wolf is away, exploring the magnificent ridge line of Mont Dommage and Chassignole and their views over the Doubs valley, returning via the Val de Bléfond, forgotten by the world with its vats and waterfalls.
The Feudal Castle of Montferrand
6.62 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montferrand-le-Château (Doubs)
This hike offers magnificent views of the Doubs valley and its contrasting hills: warrior-like with the ruins of the feudal castle of Montferrand, peaceful with the protective Virgin of Notre-Dame du Mont, and will lead you through bucolic me anders towards the beautifully named Notre-Dame de l'Assomption des Champs, protecting you from demonic medieval gargoyles.
The Réclère Caves
8.60 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,781 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montjoie-le-Château (Doubs)
From the castle ruins, you will climb up to the ledges where, like tightrope walkers from one border marker to the next, you will walk along the ridge line, neither in France nor in Switzerland. You will reach the Réclère Caves, considered the most beautiful in the world by the first explorers in 1886. From Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne to Conan Doyle's The Lost World, you will squeeze between dinosaur feet. The return journey, via the old farmhouse at Montavon, will be less adventurous.
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.
The Deux Lacs viewpoint from Labergement-Sainte-Marie
6.37 mi
+722 ft
-702 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Labergement-Sainte-Marie (Doubs)
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.
The Château de Joux and Fort Mahler
6.04 mi
+1,066 ft
-1,050 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Pontarlier (Doubs)
Pass through pastures dotted with gentians and friendly, cuddly horses, then through cool fir forests with slender trees to discover Fort Malher and Château de Joux overlooking the valley with all the imposing severity of a medieval watchtower.
The Château de Vaite viewpoint
4.58 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,033 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Champlive (Doubs)
A rocky outcrop, a Bronze Age residence in Franche-Comté; a feudal castle destroyed during the Revolution for fear that it would become a hideout for bandits; views of the Doubs valley; a pretty waterfall created by human hands in a bright and airy woodland setting.
The Rocks of Château Loriot, the Chapel of Aigremont
8.20 mi
+1,955 ft
-1,955 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Deluz (Doubs)
This is a challenging hike offering three viewpoints over the Doubs valley and its meanders, the Val de Roulans, the Jura mountains and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc. You will visit the two villages in the valley, Laissey and Deluz, which are peaceful today but still echo with the industrious sounds of the old mines and paper mills, and enjoy their genuine and simple riches: here a naive war memorial, there an ancient forgotten cul-de-four oven or an old wash house.
A trail along the ridges and banks of the river Doubs between Vorges-les-Pins and Busy
6.36 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vorges-les-Pins (Doubs)
A stroll along the ridge separating the Loue Valley and that of the river Doubs and then along the banks of the Doubs with a panoramic view of the Château de Montferrand ruins.
The Fort of Planoise
3.92 mi
+869 ft
-850 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Avanne-Aveney (Doubs)
Starting from the church in Avanne, you will walk along the river, climb up to the cabordes, old dry stone winegrowers' huts, then on to Fort de Planoise or Fort Moncey, built in 1877, the first defensive rampart of the city of Besançon. You will pass numerous batteries and fortifications at a military pace, then stop at the superb viewpoints, one overlooking Besançon and its hills, the second to the south, overlooking the Doubs valley and the Jura mountains.
Notre Dame d'Aigremont
4.51 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,378 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Roulans (Doubs)
Walk to the Chapel of Aigremont in Roulans and the viewpoint overlooking the Doubs on the Laissey side.
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.
The Crêtes trail and the Pierre de Vorges
9.78 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,453 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Busy (Doubs)
A short climb to warm up your legs and discover two villages and exceptional views over the Doubs and Loue valleys, the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont, overlooking the valley, the Château de Thoraise above the river, the feudal castle of Montferrand and its medieval keep overlooking the meanders and, on the horizon, Besançon. Then a more leisurely return via the towpath, along the banks of the Doubs in the protective shade of the ruins.
Boussières: Notre-Dame du Mont
9.73 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
From Virgin to Virgin, not forgetting the big bad wolves, you will discover a superb panorama of the Doubs valley and its contrasting hills: warlike with the ruins of Montferrand Castle, peaceful with the protective Virgin of Notre-Dame du Mont, commercial with the Percée de Thoraise. As you climb the Éssart du Loup, you can dream of those distant times when the simple, tranquil beauty of our Comtois landscapes could be disturbed by sinister encounters.
Dole, its canals and its river, the Doubs
2.33 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Dole (Jura)
Easy stroll through the canals of Dole.
View of Dole and its Collegiate Church.
Vautenaivre millstream leat
6.89 mi
+951 ft
-945 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Goumois (Canton du Jura) (Canton of Jura)
Coming from Goumois (Switzerland), park at the end of the Vautenaivre leat, next to a small rest area (with barbecue).
Visit to the Jurgensen Tower in Les Brenets, Switzerland
8.76 mi
+2,028 ft
-2,028 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
First, visit the viewpoint overlooking the Doubs basins.
Cross into Switzerland via the footbridge, then head towards Les Brenets. Climb up to the Jurgensen Tower, where you will be rewarded with a magnificent 360° panorama of the region.
On the way back, take a short detour to Calvin's Head, where you will see its spectacular hole. If you visit it, be careful, it is dangerous!
A superb hike in a magnificent setting.
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.
Château de la Roche
6.59 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Doubs) (Doubs)
The route offers views of the Doubs Valley and ends with a descent to Saint-Hippolyte from La Chapelle du Mont, passing close to the site of the Château de la Roche.
La Roche d'Or
7.22 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
An urban hike to discover the hills of Besançon. Natural factors such as soil, climate and altitude, combined with the action of water, have shaped the hills of Chaudanne and Rosemont, which are remarkable natural areas. Let yourself be seduced by the beauty of unspoilt nature, proving that our provincial Besançon has managed to remain a city in the countryside.
La Percée de Thoraise
3.39 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
Discover panoramic views of the Doubs valley, the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont and, dominating the valley, the feudal castle of Montferrand and its medieval keep overlooking the meanders. Then a picturesque steep path will take you down through a beautiful forest of slender trees to the Canal Monsieur dit la Percée de Thoraise, a 185-metre tunnel dating from 1810.
The Fortifications of Besançon
8.85 mi
+1,854 ft
-1,850 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Just a stone's throw from Besançon city centre, this hike will allow you to discover the capital of Franche-Comté from several different viewpoints. You will also discover the Citadel built by Vauban and several other forts and architectural features that made up the city's fortification system.
Les Roches du Château
9.65 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,768 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Doubs) (Doubs)
From the heart of Saint-Hyppolyte, nestled in the Revirot valley (where the Doubs and Dessoubre rivers meet), along its narrow streets lined with medieval houses, you will climb boldly towards the Chamesol plateau, a balcony overlooking the valley, to reach the viewpoint on the rocks and the vast cave where our ancestors built a castle that was unfortunately destroyed. Through beautiful forests and secret clearings, you will return via Soulce and its salt well, the Ursulines farm at the foot of the rocks and the tufa cave.
The tour of Lake Moron on both sides of the border
7.44 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,594 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
This hike allows you to discover the Saut du Doubs and walk around Lake Moron on both the Swiss and French sides, crossing the border at the ford.
The Yésotte Cave, the Bénéton Cross, the Pierre qui vire
3.87 mi
+840 ft
-853 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fleurey (Doubs)
A ridge walk in the combe, with several geological features to discover and a wide view over the town of Saint-Hippolyte and the Doubs valley.
The Arch Trail
4.70 mi
+863 ft
-860 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Liebvillers (Doubs)
Geological and scenic hike offering numerous views of the Doubs valley and amazing natural sites to discover!
Bourguignon
5.39 mi
+479 ft
-489 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bourguignon (Doubs)
A sandpit, ponds, viewpoint over Bourguignon and the new power station.
The source of the Doubs
3.25 mi
+223 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Mouthe (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.
The Chatelard and Saut du Doubs viewpoints
5.98 mi
+1,437 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (Doubs)
You will walk through the beautiful forests of Mont Châtelard, interspersed with high, wild cliffs reflected in the green waters of Lac de Moron, an artificial lake created by the Châtelot dam. Then, descending into the gorge, you will walk along its steep banks, guided by the murmur of the waterfall towards the unmissable Saut du Doubs.
Walk around Lake Remoray
10.57 mi
+974 ft
-961 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Labergement-Sainte-Marie (Doubs)
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.
The Chapel of Montoille and the Rocks of Château-Loriot
7.20 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,486 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaire-le-Petit (Doubs)
A gentle forest walk to the Montoille viewpoint overlooking Deluz and its old paper mill. You'll no doubt find yourself whistling as you climb the beautifully named Impasse de Chantemerle, but you'll soon need to catch your breath for the strenuous climb to the Grotte de sous Roche and the Château-Loriot viewpoint over the Doubs valley and the Vosges mountains, which will reward you for your efforts. A peaceful, wooded return journey, framed by the mossy rocks of a superb sinkhole.
La Combe au Louvier
7.79 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Saint-Martin (Doubs)
A hike to discover the plateaus from the ridges overlooking the Doubs.
The Rock of Valmy and Fort Pugey
4.19 mi
+682 ft
-666 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Larnod (Doubs)
This gentle stroll to the Rocher de Valmy, a key site in the Franche-Comté Resistance, offers views of the lower valley where the Doubs river forms one of its most charming meanders. Then, between pastures and beautiful forests, you will discover the Belvédère Martelin overlooking Avanne and the Côte de Planoise, the Roche Trouée, a wild gateway opening onto the valley, and finally, the ruins of Fort de Pugey, the Grotte de Malpertuis and the massive, distant silhouette of Mont Poupet.
L'Essart du Loup
6.76 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vorges-les-Pins (Doubs)
A forest and countryside walk, accompanied by the Montferrand keep and the Bisontin mountains, down the beautifully named Chemin de l'Essart du Loup, an old cart track, to discover the Monument de Vorges in memory of the long-forgotten poor biffins of 70, a gypsum factory and the small valley of Moulin Caillet lost between two mountains.
Fort de Chaudanne in Besançon
4.17 mi
+712 ft
-715 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Hike to discover Fort de Chaudanne with its panoramic view of Besançon and the citadel and the small paths surrounding the site.
The Bregille Mountains
4.12 mi
+679 ft
-676 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chalezeule (Doubs)
A beautiful walk for city dwellers seeking nature and sweeping views of the capital of Franche-Comté and its hills, just a stone's throw from the city. It offers superb views of our Citadel and the feudal castle of Montfaucon. Then, just a stone's throw from the noisy city, you will find yourself on quiet paths, accompanied by the scent of boxwood.
Grand'Combe-Châteleu - Remonot circular via the ridges
9.25 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,162 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Grand'Combe-Châteleu (Doubs)
A somewhat physically demanding hike starting from Grand'Combe-Châteleu along the ridges, on the left bank of the Doubs on the way there and the right bank on the way back. Pass through Remonot and its cave chapel, the Grotte du Poucey, the Sapin Président in the Grand'Combe forest, with beautiful views and lovely farms typical of the region.
Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise
2.82 mi
+492 ft
-518 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
Visit the Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise. Superb view of the Doubs and Montferrand Castle.
La voie romaine de Trois Châtels
3.85 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Morre (Doubs)
Du splendide belvédère de Notre-Dame de la Libération, sur la boucle surmontée de sa Citadelle et sur les monts jurassiens, vous poursuivrez par la voie romaine vers la Grotte-Ermitage de Saint-Léonard et reviendrez à la chapelle par les Monts des Buis.
Sources d'Arcier and Vaire-le-Grand
8.54 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chalèze (Doubs)
Hike starting in the village, then through the Chalèze woods to reach the Arcier springs. The return journey is along the Doubs river via the cycle path.
The Arcier springs with return via the heights of Chalèze
4.32 mi
+768 ft
-748 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vaire-Arcier (Doubs)
Near Besançon, discover the beautiful hamlet of Arcier and its water sources, which contribute significantly to the water supply of Besançon and the valley overlooking them, and return via the heights of Chalèze and La Canaie via the Côte de Joux.
From Malbuisson to the Source Bleue via Port Titi
11.32 mi
+850 ft
-879 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Malbuisson (Doubs)
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 Cabordes Trail
6.22 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,821 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Present on the hills of Besançon since the 16th century, these dry stone constructions without mortar are a reminder of a time when vineyards stretched across the hillsides. A niche, a bench, a fireplace, they allowed the winegrower to store his tools, shelter in case of a storm and perhaps sleep there for a night, as the city gates closed every evening at 10:45 p.m. until 1875. Along the way, you will discover no fewer than five belvederes and the forts of Rosemont and Planoise.
