Granges-Narboz walks

From the hamlet of La Grange Dessus, you will walk through the Bois de Ban to discover the Château de Joux, located in the heart of a magnificent natural site, overlooking its cluse since the year 1000. Along the way, there is a viewpoint over Mont d'Or and Lac Saint-Point.

This route connects the four most beautiful viewpoints around Château de Joux. Views of the castle from every angle, as well as superb panoramas of the Doubs valley and the Fer à Cheval gorge. If you have time, you can add a visit to the castle (1 to 1½ hours). The Sandor site and the church at Oye-et-Pallet further enhance this walk.

Pontarlier is a sub-prefecture of the Doubs department. The town is often regarded as its capital. Surrounded by low mountains, this town has undeniable charm and boasts a number of historic monuments such as the Porte Saint-Pierre. This walk, covering around ten kilometres, allows you to see many of these monuments as well as several parks. From the Church of Saint-Bénigne to the Parc des Ouillons, Pontarlier will reveal its many facets to you. The route presents no difficulties. It is, however, classified as ‘moderate’ as the route is over 10 kilometres long and may not be suitable for young children.

Through mountain pastures and forests, along paths and forest tracks, discover a summit above Pontarlier, with beautiful views of the Alps on a clear day.

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.

Follow the river from Pontarlier to the village of Doubs. Enjoy the coolness of the pine forest before crossing a pasture and looking out over the town nestled at the foot of Larmont.

Located in the heart of a magnificent natural site, Château de Joux has overlooked its cluse since the year 1000. By installing a toll booth there, the lords of Joux were able to build this stone fortress. You will walk along both sides of the valley, climbing the Larmont anticline to Fort Mahler for superb views of this castle, which watches over the valley with all the imposing severity of a medieval watchtower.

Starting from the village of Chaffois, near the church, explore the woodland trails with magnificent wild landscapes. Possible detour to the remarkable tree with views of Mont d’Or and Mont Blanc, as well as Notre-Dame-du-Mont. Very well-marked trail, suitable for either walking or mountain biking (route number 111). Parking available near the church. The hike can be done on foot, by mountain bike or on snowshoes.

This is a well-marked mountain bike trail. Number 80.A very varied and technical circuit, very interesting from a mountain biking point of view.

A short hike for the whole family with breathtaking views of Château de Joux and Fort Malher!

Circular snowshoe loop above Pontarlier towards the Grand Taureau (altitude 1,323 m). Gentle climb. Steeper return which can be avoided by following the road, which is partly snow-covered. View of the Alps in good weather. View of Pontarlier and further north. Only part of the route is marked. Much of the route is used in winter.

The highest point of the Montagne du Larmont, the Grand Taureau, at an altitude of 1,323 metres, offers a panoramic view of Pontarlier, the Loue Valley, the Jura mountains (the Aiguilles de Baulmes, the Knoll, the Mont d'Or), the Alps and Mont Blanc in good weather. This well-balanced route allows you to enjoy the coolness of beautiful pine forests and the sunshine of these alpine pastures dotted with gentians, accompanied by the music of our cowbells.

A short route in the heart of the Haut-Doubs that will let you discover Château de Joux from an unusual angle.

A very pleasant, peaceful walk, the first half of which takes you through beautiful coniferous woods to this magnificent viewpoint over the Château de Joux and La Cluse, before returning in the sunshine with a beautiful unobstructed view of the plateau.

The Croix de la Bèche trail passes through the villages of La-Rivière-Drugeon and Bouverans, allowing you to explore the Drugeon Valley and the Montagne du Laveron, passing by the shores of Lac de l'Entonnoir.

This hike will take you through a protected area and offer you a beautiful view of the town of Pontarlier. Moderator's note A GPS device may be useful for this hike. See reviews.

A beautiful Franco-Swiss walk starting from the picturesque site of Les Dames des Entreportes. From Larmont mountain, you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Jura range and the Alps if the weather is ideal. After crossing magnificent mountain pastures and crossing the border, you’ll pass through Swiss hamlets and farms before returning to French territory and continuing your walk through the wild Vallon des Etraches.

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 route takes you to the Belvédère de la Roche Sarrasine viewpoint through woodland and back along a small road to the village of Les Fourgs.

An invigorating walk at an altitude of 1,000 metres, through pastures and forests with lovely landscapes typical of the Haut-Doubs. The stop at the biathlon centre (La Seigne) adds a touch of ‘discovery’ before the climb of around 2.5 km up to Mont de L’Herba.

Typical farms, a chapel covered in wooden shingles, two superb viewpoints over La Cluse de Joux and its castle, a glimpse of Chasseron and the Aiguilles de Baulmes, fir trees and the invigorating air of the Haut-Doubs.

Starting from the Brin d'Herbe equestrian lodge, enjoy an unusual hike along forest paths, past cows and alpine landscapes. There is a magnificent view from the Ferme des Miroirs road, from where you can even see the Alps if the weather is not too cloudy! Enjoy a refreshing break or a good meal at the Les Papillons restaurant before returning through fields and forests. NB: as this hike crosses several cow pastures, please be sure to dismount, open and, above all, close any gates you come across.

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 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 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.

Short loop through the fields (no gates to open) on horseback, with the option of staying at the Brin d'Herbe equestrian lodge. Please note: this route is only possible when the hay has just been cut and the grass in the meadows is short.

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

A cross-country ski tour that allows you to explore areas rarely visited in winter and enjoy a sense of freedom on the descent.

A French-Swiss walk through the pastures of the "Toit du Doubs" towards these old alpine farms where the cowherd-cheesemaker stayed in the summer to look after the cattle and make cheese. Beautiful views of the Swiss mountains: the Chasseron, the Petites Roches, the Cochet and the Montagne de Baulmes.

A themed trail that will take you on a journey across the Doubs region whilst following the border and its boundary markers.

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.

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.