Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise

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Visit the Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise. Superb view of the Doubs and Montferrand Castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 150 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 158 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 392 m
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    Lowest point: 230 m
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The Thoraise Gap

Description of the walk

Parking in the village near the church.

-(S/E) Take the CD105 towards Boussières and stay on this road.

(1) At the village exit, at the safety barrier on the left, take the path that goes uphill.

(2) At the top, at the junction with another path, take the one opposite which continues uphill, ignoring the access to the water tower. Continue uphill to reach the Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Mont. There you will find a superb panorama of the Doubs and the Château de Montferrand. You may even spot some chamois.

(3) Descend via the path on the left opposite the chapel, following the GR59. Stay on this path, always taking the left at the crossroads to reach the bottom. Walk along the canal on the right to reach a bridge.

(4) Cross it and continue along the cycle path to reach the top at the junction with the D105. Turn right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 254 m - Parking available near the church.
  2. 1 : km 0.52 - alt. 261 m - Fork in the path
  3. 2 : km 0.79 - alt. 320 m - Fork
  4. 3 : km 1.16 - alt. 382 m - Chapel of Notre-Dame-du-Mont - Doubs (rivière)
  5. 4 : km 3.44 - alt. 233 m - Canal du Rhône au Rhin
  6. S/E : km 4.53 - alt. 254 m - Parking available near the church.

Notes

- No particular difficulties.
- Abundant wild garlic during the season.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
vero and Cie
vero and Cie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

From the village, you can stay on the pavement and then cross at the pedestrian crossing at the bend just opposite the passage between the two safety barriers.
There are no markings on the climb, which is a bit steep at first but offers a nice view once you reach the top. The return trip is easier via the path that leads back to the canal.

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cylaur
cylaur

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice, especially along the canal and the tunnel (I've been wanting to see it for ages!)

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lagrabotte
lagrabotte

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent view. Pleasant woodland trails.

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Galip 25
Galip 25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pretty viewpoint, a fairly wooded walk, ideal in hot weather
Thank you for this little hike

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Amélie R.
Amélie R.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant route with beautiful views and a trail suitable for all.

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lulugla
lulugla

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Family route, completed with my 4-year-old son.
Magnificent view.

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jeromelouis
jeromelouis

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely family walk, with a fairly short climb and a very pleasant descent through the woods. Please note that the return route starts from the chapel and is described as "downhill", but you must first follow the ridge and the railings. There is a risk of confusion with the path that descends directly from the chapel. The map corrects the description.
The view from the chapel is splendid.

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frederic.calinon
frederic.calinon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant route to get back into shape, with superb views from the chapel.

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Philou25BSN
Philou25BSN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

An easy and very pleasant hike with beautiful views of Montferrand, the castle and the meandering Doubs river. The descent is along a lovely path.

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