grotte de nouailles walks

From the old village of Mouthier, you will climb to this major tourist attraction in Franche-Comté, one of the Doubs’ most significant natural sites: the Source de la Loue, as you make your way up through the Gorges de Nouailles. You’ll look down over its emerald-green waters, interspersed with rapids and waterfalls, as you climb a picturesque and challenging path, perhaps catching a glimpse along the way of the counterfeiters of yesteryear who used to strike fake coins in the shade of the caves, before returning via the cliff ridge and its viewpoints overlooking the valley.

Please note: the left bank is closed to walkers following accidents Start from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre for a hike through the Gorges de Nouailles, passing by the Grotte des Faux Monnayeurs and the Source du Pontet. Hike up the gorges via the Grotte de Nouaille to the source of the Loue along the left bank. After the source of the Loue, descend along the right bank before climbing up to the plateau above the gorges, and walk around the valley above the source of the Loue. Continue along the plateau on the western side of the gorges, passing by the Renédale viewpoints, then return to Mouthier-Haute-Pierre via the west.