Gellin walks

Set off to explore La Source du Doubs and its viewing point in Mouthe, passing by the Virgin of Villedieu-les-Mouthe and the Virgin of Villedieu-les-Rochejean. You’ll cross a ski run before reaching La Source du Doubs. Then head for the Croix de La Bonde via the peat bog trail and, finally, the Sainte-Barbe Chapel  (dedicated to the patron saint of artillerymen and firefighters) at Maison du Bois. Adjoining the chapel is a monumental cross dating from the 15th century, adorned with two sculptures of saints. You’ll be following sections of theGR®5Jura trail. You’ll enjoy magnificent panoramic views throughout this walk.

This varied route has a special charm, taking in very different environments: lakes, marshes, peat bogs, rivers, meadows and forests. The highlight is the Belvédère des Deux Lacs, which offers a unique view of the Lac de Remoray National Nature Reserve and its natural environments.

This walk starts at the superb viewpoint overlooking the two lakes of Saint-Point and Remoray. It then alternates between alpine meadows and spruce forests between Le Brey, Bougeons and Remoray. It thus offers an excellent overview of the Jura landscapes.

A short, very easy walk with a nice mix of mountain forest, peat bog and the banks of the Doubs. Flat, easy to access, done with a pregnant woman and a 2.5-year-old child...

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.

This easy walk follows paths and roads from Labergement-Sainte-Marie to the Gorges du Fourperet via Rochejean. The River Doubs, which gave its name to the department, forms the backbone of the route, winding its way through forests and lush green meadows.

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.

This half-day hike offers beautiful views of the Lac de Remoray Nature Reserve, the Fourperet Gorges on the banks of the Doubs and the alternating spruce forests and pasture meadows. You can also admire the mountains around Métabief.

This hike will take you from one alpine chalet to another on Mont d'Or.

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 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.

This third stage leads to Mont d'Or, from where the view stretches across the French and Swiss Alps. The route passes by the source of the Doubs, winds through forests and mountain pastures, and climbs to the summit of Mont d'Or before descending to the CAF refuge at Gros Morond.

This pleasant, easy hike combines valleys, meadows, woods and forests, taking you on a journey through a rural landscape dotted with chalets. You are in the heart of a site classified as a Sensitive Natural Area by the Doubs department for its remarkable landscape, wildlife, flora and geology.

Follow in the footsteps of the Shepherd of Chantegrue and step into the heart of a pastoral landscape typical of the Haut-Doubs, where livestock farming plays a vital role in preserving wildlife. Thirteen information boards reveal the secrets of this unique landscape, steeped in memories of a bygone way of life and traditional pastoral practices.

A circular route with no major difficulties, which runs along the cliffs of Mont-d’Or and its viewpoints over Lake Geneva, the Alps and Mont Blanc, before reaching the typical alpine farms of the Haut-Doubs.

A medium-altitude hike that alternates between wooded areas and open, sunny sections. Nice view of the Alps if the weather is good.

La Dent de Vaulion is the iconic mountain of the Vallée de Joux and Vallorbe, offering a magnificent 360° panorama. A majestic peak overlooking the village of Le Pont, it rises to an altitude of 1,483 metres. Its distinctive shape and location at the far end of Lake Joux earn it a prominent place in many photographs of the region. On a clear day, it is possible to see up to eight distinct lakes: the lakes of Neuchâtel, Biel and Murten, Lake Geneva, Lakes Brenet and Ter, Lake Joux and Lake des Rousses in neighbouring France. The Alps, and in particular the Mont Blanc massif, complete this idyllic landscape.

An easy walk to do on a clear day to be sure of seeing the Mont Blanc massif. The elevation gain is reasonable. There are some slightly steep but short climbs, panoramic views, and the pleasure of reaching the Morond and admiring the landscape from the Mont d’Or.Please note that you may have to cross meadows where cows graze freely.

In Vaux-et-Chantegrue, explore the mysteries of water! Starting from the school, find the four markers along the route to discover the different facets of water in the village.

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.

A short walk takes you to the Blue Spring. There are lovely views of Lake Saint-Point. Located between the villages of Malbuisson and Montperreux, this spring is a pure transparent blue colour.

A pleasant hike mainly through the mountain pastures of the Haut-Doubs with a superb view of Mont Blanc if the weather is good. The last quarter of the route passes through forest.

A themed walk centred on one of the region’s cheeses, Morbier. The first part of this idyllic walk follows the river, passes through the villages and past the Mont d’Or cheese dairy, before offering a lovely viewpoint halfway along the route, set amongst woodland and pastures.

Alternating between pastures and high-altitude forests, this trail allows you to enjoy the varied landscapes of the Haut-Doubs. It leads you to the Vieille Citerne de Bonnevaux, passing through the communal lands of the Côte de Bonnevaux, where you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Frasne plateau and the mosaic of forests, peat bogs and pastures.

On this fifth stage, you will reach the highest point of the Swiss Jura and also of this 6-day route: Mont Tendre. This summit offers a splendid view of the canton of Vaud, Lake Geneva and the Alps.You’ll also see the numerous piles of stone gathered from fields stretching for kilometres. These are stone walls built to mark out plots of land or enclose areas for grazing livestock.

This route around Lake Brenet, near Lake Joux, is peaceful, presents no difficulty and is well worth a visit. It is ideal for a family walk, even with young children.

A beautiful but long walk around Lac de Joux with no difficulty apart from a short climb to go round a small cliff plunging into the lake. You walk along exceptionally well-maintained paths, with the verges mown. You cross the protected wetlands on raised boardwalks. Benches placed at regular intervals along the path, and magnificent log-built picnic tables surrounded by barbecues, invite you to take a break and admire the view. After a short climb and a walk through a small housing estate, the scenery changes as you cross summer pastures and spruce forests, where you may encounter various groups of chamois, which are not shy provided you remain quiet and unobtrusive.

Start from the car park at Pont station at the far end of Lac de Joux. Mostly on small tarmac roads. There is just one slightly technical section, but it is well signposted and secured by a cable for the more cautious.

This hike will take you up Mont d'Or, where you can enjoy the view, then look down on it from below. You will pass through different environments and see a rich and diverse range of flora depending on the season.

Stage 3: From Les Rousses to Lake Constance via the Jura ridges. From the beach at Lake Joux to Le Pont, you reach Vallorbe via the Dent de Vaulion (1,483 m) before following and crossing the River Orbe. Since the Middle Ages, Vallorbe has been an important centre for the iron industry thanks to its iron ore deposits and wood reserves. At the Vallorbe Iron and Railway Museum, you leave the town following the shore of Lake Day. The route then passes close to the Day Viaduct, a beautiful arch bridge built in 1925, before arriving at the Day Dam, which holds back the waters of the Orbe, and then Ballaigues, located on the southern slope of the knoll, above the course of the Orbe

A lovely circular walk above Malbuisson that will take you to Fort Saint-Antoine (or Fort Lucotte), one of the sites where Comté cheese is matured. From there, through meadows and mountain pastures, and through the woods, you’ll reach the borders of Touillon and Loutelet with a superb view of the peaks of the Swiss Jura, the Mont d’Or and the resort of Métabief, and, weather permitting, Mont Blanc. After reaching Montperreux, you’ll walk along pleasant paths with views of Lake Saint-Point and the village of Chaudron. Please note: some sections can be tricky to navigate; as a precaution, we recommend using the app or a hiking GPS.

This loop will take you to the Roche Blanche viewpoint with its statue of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy a 360° panorama: to the east, Châtelblanc and the Val de Mouthe; to the west, the Val de Foncine; to the south, the vast Noirmont forest; and to the north, Les Cabouilles, La Combette, La Vernouge and Mont Croz. Then the leat Bridaux waterfall via a very narrow path (caution required), and the top of the Chaux-Neuve ski jump via beautiful paths. Return to the forest.

The Dent de Vaulion, the iconic mountain of the Vallée de Joux and Vallorbe. A majestic peak overlooking the village of Le Pont, it rises to an altitude of 1,482 metres. A 360° panorama unfolds before you once you reach the summit. On a clear day, you can admire up to eight distinct lakes: the lakes of Neuchâtel, Biel and Murten, Lake Geneva, Lakes Brenet and Ter, Lake Joux and Lake Rousses. The Alps, and in particular the Mont Blanc massif, complete this idyllic landscape.

Mont Tendre is the highest peak in the Swiss Jura, in the canton of Vaud, at an altitude of 1,679 m. It is situated within the municipality of Montricher.From its summit, you can enjoy a magnificent 360-degree panorama. You can admire the Alps from the Eiger to Mont Pourri (the Vanoise massif), Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, as well as the majestic Mont Blanc massif. A leisurely return via Lake Joux.

Starting from the centre of Mignovillard, this circular route gradually takes you through farmland and then the wooded areas to the south-east of the village. It first reaches the Croix au Maréchal, an old stone cross standing alone amongst meadows and woods, situated at a former crossroads. The route continues towards the restored oratory of Notre-Dame-du-Moru, then crosses the Moru area, a reminder of a former hamlet of farmhouses that has now disappeared. The return journey takes you via La Pettouse, first overlooking and then skirting the limestone aggregate quarry. Rural landscapes, woodland and traces of local history give this circular walk a very distinctive character.

This easy circular route links Mignovillard to Petit-Villard, alternating between village streets and farm tracks. It runs alongside the Seigne des Barbouillons Regional Nature Reserve, a remarkable peat bog in the Haut-Jura, before reaching Petit-Villard via a track running parallel to the D107. The return journey to Mignovillard takes you through the countryside, along a gently undulating route combining agricultural landscapes, village heritage and remarkable wetlands.

Discover the exceptional richness and variety of the natural habitats along the shores of Lake Bouverans and the Marais du Varot, classified as a Sensitive Natural Area (ENS). A 2km round-trip educational trail, featuring audio interpretation panels on the environment, nature, history and heritage of these areas.

A superb snowshoe hike takes you to the summit of Dent de Vaulion with a 360° panoramic view of the Alps. Good weather is really a must for this walk if you want to enjoy the exceptional view of the Alps in particular, not to mention the three lakes: Léman, Joux and Brenet.

In the Jura forest, visit a lodge between Chaux Neuve, Chapelle des Bois and Foncine.