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Étalans walks
A walk amongst the tall trees in the Verrière du Grosbois forest
Visorando Member 
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.
The Saut de la Brême
Visorando Member 
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 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.
Tour du Mont de Naisey
Visorando Member 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.
Circular La Roche Bottine from Saules
Visorando Member 
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 Tourbillon Rock
Visorando Member 
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.
Les Premiers Sapins: Nodes Circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.59 mi
+761 ft
-761 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Nods (Doubs)
Departure from the car park of the old town hall of Nods, in the heart of the village, along the main street. The circular begins at the statue of the Virgin Mary. The path between Nods and the Virgin Mary is the same on the way there and back. When passing through the meadows, keep dogs on a leash and respect the peace and quiet of the animals.
The Brême Valley: The priory, the Roche du Grand and the castle
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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
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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
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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
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Les Premiers Sapins: Athose-Chasnans circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.99 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,089 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Athose (Doubs)
Circuit between woods and meadows with a significant elevation gain between Athose and La Baraque. Presence of game, particularly chamois. It is best to follow the route in the suggested direction, i.e. anti-clockwise.You can start from any point, but the suggested starting point is the church in Athose.
Le Tangelet
Visorando Member 
5.32 mi
+489 ft
-472 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Échevannes (Doubs) (Doubs)
From a steep rocky ledge, with numerous views over the Loue valley and Châteauvieux-les-Fossés, you will cross the beautiful, airy Tangelet forest, sharpening your sense of direction as you climb back up to the sunny plateau. You will visit the church of La Barêche, lost in the middle of the fields, and finish at the charming Sainte-Gertrude Chapel with its superb view of the valley.
Les Premiers Sapins: Vanclans Circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.53 mi
+912 ft
-899 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Vanclans (Doubs)
Hike around Vanclans from the church. This is a walk through woods and meadows. The first open section is between Vanclans and Etray. Take care when crossing the departmental road. The route then continues along a rocky ridge in the woods above Vanclans. The walk passes by the FFI monument in Vanclans with its Liberation cross before descending back to Vanclans.
Bois sur Roche
Visorando Member 
8.16 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,119 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
A long forest walk in the cool Bois sur Roches with its beautiful ledges and views of La Thuyère and La Verdottte, returning via the sunny Pont de Beuque valley.
Les Premiers Sapins: Rantechaux circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.67 mi
+623 ft
-604 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Rantechaux (Doubs)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, starting and finishing on the road, otherwise through the woods. A viewing point developed at the hamlet known as Château de Cicon. This is a walking route, but it can also be done by mountain bike or on horseback (preferably on dry, firm ground). The route is easy.
The First Fir Trees
Visorando Member 
11.91 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,673 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Nods (Doubs)
A walk that will introduce you to the Premiers Sapins area, a new commune in the Doubs since 2016, following the merger of six communes. This walk will take you past the ruins of Cicon Castle and its viewpoint, the FFI monument at a place called La Vêche, with a view over Les Premiers Sapins, as well as Crêt Moniot, Étang le Barchet and its peat bogs in the municipality of Passonfontaine, returning via the Derrière la Roche viewpoint.
The Vau valley
Visorando Member 
6.06 mi
+627 ft
-597 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
From Montgesoye, you’ll climb up a steep rocky ledge to the Thuyère viewpoint overlooking the Loue valley, from the Vuillafans hills all the way to Ornans. A pleasant forest path, overlooking the ledges, will lead you to the waterfall at the head of the Vau gorge and its petrifying streams. On the way back, you’ll stop at the Church of Saint-Gengoult, patron saint of the cuckolded, and its ancient tombs.
Reculée and Cascade de Vau waterfalls and the Belvédère de la Thuyère viewpoint
Visorando Member 
6.82 mi
+833 ft
-807 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
From the church of Saint-Gengoult, patron saint of cuckolds, our ever-faithful Comtois Lady Nature will lead you along the beautifully named Chemin des Prés to the waterfall at the end of the Vau valley and its petrifying streams. On the way back, along the pleasant forest path overlooking the cornices, you can stop at the Thuyère viewpoint in Montgesoye and admire the Loue valley, from the Vuillafans mountains to Ornans.
The Corniches and the Belvédère du Tangelet
Visorando Member 
7.40 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,010 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
From the church in Montgesoye and its ancient tombs, you will climb up to a steep rocky ledge offering numerous viewpoints over the Loue Valley. From Vuillafans, a small, characterful Comtois town with old houses leaning over the river, crowned by the jagged walls of its old castle, you will return along the riverbanks, accompanied by the beauty of the rocks that frame the emerald green river.
The Thuyère, Verdotte and Val de Cornebouche viewpoints
Visorando Member 
8.24 mi
+892 ft
-896 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
From Saint-Gengoult Church and its ancient tombs, you will climb to two viewpoints over Montgesoye, Ornans and the Loue Valley, passing through a charming little remote area, and return via the wild Cornebouche valley.
La Roche Lahier
Visorando Member 
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.
La Roche Bottine
Visorando Member 
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 Belvédères de la Thuyère and La Verdotte
Visorando Member 
5.43 mi
+840 ft
-833 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
You will discover the Church of Saint-Gengoult and its old tombs, then climb to two viewpoints over Montgesoye, Ornans and the Loue Valley as you walk through a charming little valley.
The Belvédère de Gougnot, the Roche Bottine and the Saut du Chevalier
Visorando Member 
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.
The Vineyards of Loray
Visorando Member 
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.
Between Montgesoye and Échevannes via the southern slopes and the plateau
Visorando Member 
8.00 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,427 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Montgesoye (Doubs)
Starting from Montgesoye, a lovely walk along the southern slopes, above the old vineyards of Vuillafans, offering beautiful views of the Loue valley and the villages below.
The Peusse and Baume Bourla waterfalls
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
Along the Loue
Visorando Member 
5.26 mi
+620 ft
-627 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Vuillafans (Doubs)
Walk through the vineyards and along the Loue, passing through Lods, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
La Reculée de la Vergetolle
Visorando Member 
7.34 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vuillafans (Doubs)
You will walk alongside the babbling Vergetolle stream in this small valley of contrasting light and shade. Then, as the landscape becomes wilder, you will reach the Source Bleue potholes, before finally discovering, hidden at the end of the valley, the impressive Tuffière waterfall, resembling a stone monster ready to devour you. Enjoy a peaceful return through the forest along the ledges, with several viewpoints over the valley.
Vuillafans and its waterfalls
Visorando Member 12.33 mi
+1,486 ft
-1,503 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vuillafans (Doubs)
Starting from Vuillafans Church, a lovely circular route passing through Echevannes, waterfalls and Montgesoye with beautiful views.
The Passonfontaine Peat Bogs
Visorando Member 
10.72 mi
+971 ft
-981 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vanclans (Doubs)
Varied terrain and landscapes ranging from meadows and woods to coniferous forests, from rocks and pastures to peat bogs, ponds and sinkholes, with views over the second plateau of the Haut Doubs.
The Tuffière and Raffenot waterfalls
Visorando Member 
6.66 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,145 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vuillafans (Doubs)
Set off to discover two small valleys of contrasting light and shade. Then, as the landscape becomes wilder, you will come to the Source Bleue and, nestled in the greenery, the Tuffière, resembling the mouth of a giant forest creature, ready to devour you, ending at the Cascade du Raffenot at the bottom of a typical valley of the Loue.
Around the ruins of Châteauneuf
Visorando Member 
7.63 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,532 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Vuillafans (Doubs)
Vuillafans and its old houses leaning over the river, crowned by the crumbling walls of its old castle. Lods, its fortified house, its communal mill on the Loue in the protective shadow of the Roche de Hautepierre. You will pass under the replanted vineyards, a reminder of what our valleys might have looked like before the destruction of the vineyards by phylloxera, and return, after a steep climb, via the Échevannes plateau. All this is interspersed with multiple views of the upper Loue valley.
Along the streams, from the Peusse to the Baume Bourla
Visorando Member 
5.36 mi
+945 ft
-938 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
Accompanied by the murmur of our cool streams, which, if you know how to listen to them, will tell you many forgotten stories, discover the vegetation petrified by our limestone waters and the coolness of the secret caves nestled in the greenery as you climb along a small, wild ravine.
Peusse waterfalls in Ornans
Visorando Member 
3.84 mi
+617 ft
-614 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Ornans (Doubs)
Hike in the woods with a visit to the Peusse waterfalls in Ornans.
The Tuffière Waterfall
Visorando Member 
4.40 mi
+928 ft
-912 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Châteauvieux-les-Fossés (Doubs)
From this small fortified village, located on the old salt road overlooking the valley, you will descend towards Vergetolle, a charming little valley of contrasting light and shade. Then, the landscape becomes wilder as you head towards the Source Bleue and discover, nestled at the end of the valley, the Tuffière waterfall, resembling the mouth of a giant forest creature, ready to devour you.
From one castle to another
Visorando Member 
9.31 mi
+1,549 ft
-1,522 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châteauvieux-les-Fossés (Doubs)
From this small fortified village, located on the old salt road and overlooking the valley, you will climb towards its rival, Châteauneuf, crowning Vuillafans with its ragged walls, crossing beautiful forests, always accompanied by the Roche du Soleil and the Roche de Hauteppiere, watching majestically and peacefully over the upper Loue valley.
Tour of the Grand Bois via the Barchet peat bogs.
Visorando Member 
7.07 mi
+738 ft
-748 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vanclans (Doubs)
After the rain, take a walk in the forest on gravel and tarmac paths and walk around Barchet Lake along the peat bogs.
The Source du Gour
Visorando Member 
5.51 mi
+289 ft
-289 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bouclans (Doubs)
A peaceful walk in our Comtois countryside to discover the riches of two villages on the first step of the plateau: the remains of an ancient castle that allow us to dream of the lost beauty of our once fortified villages and the often overlooked treasures of their churches.
On the lands of Louis Pergaud
Visorando Member 
8.75 mi
+554 ft
-558 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Chaux-lès-Passavant (Doubs)
Louis Pergaud, teacher and writer, author of "La guerre des boutons" (The War of the Buttons), winner of the 1910 Goncourt Prize for his novel "De Goupil à Margot" (From Goupil to Margot), in which he observes nature in minute detail and recounts all this animal life in his novels. He fell on 8 April 1915 at the foot of Les Eparges, in Marchéville-en-Woëvre, in the Meuse.
This route allows you to hike through the places that inspired Louis Pergaud.
Nancray Mill Route
Visorando Member 
6.06 mi
+538 ft
-554 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nancray (Doubs)
Explore Nancray, its water springs, its old mill, the Bois de la Côte, and finally return via the Forêt des Landes. And of course, take the opportunity to visit the Nancray Open-Air Ecomuseum of Comtois Houses, featuring around thirty typical rural houses from Franche-Comté.
The Abbey of Grace of God
Visorando Member 
4.66 mi
+407 ft
-387 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Chaux-lès-Passavant (Doubs)
A short, varied and shaded route to discover the ancient Hiboux valley, the old Cistercian abbey and the magnificent Audeux waterfall.
La Grotte de la Glacière
Visorando Member 
5.06 mi
+535 ft
-522 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Chaux-lès-Passavant (Doubs)
From the Glacière Cave, where ice is becoming increasingly rare in these warmer times, you will descend towards the Gorges de l'Audeux to reach the Abbaye de la Grâce Dieu, a peaceful abbey in the heart of this wooded valley, once beautifully named the "Valley of Owls". Finally, you will climb back up to the ledges and their viewpoints over the valley.