The Cussey-sur-Lison valley

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very interesting and enjoyable hike that we do regularly, the only two drawbacks being the section of road after ECHAY and the section at the end of the hike. Apart from these two limitations, it is an almost ideal hike, on perfectly marked trails that are very pleasant to walk along.

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Date of your route : May 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We started off on the path that follows the Goulue. The sound of the water cascading down the waterfalls was very pleasant. The tufa waterfall was dry. We had a picnic at the Echay fountain. After point 4, just past the junction with the Bartherans road, we took the small forest path on the right which leads directly to point 5, the Belvédère des Grands Ruins viewpoint, avoiding the need to walk along the road. After point 7, at a junction, we made a return trip to the Belvédère de la Croix viewpoint. On the first Saturday in May, the picnic shelter is not accessible due to the annual village meal. We were warmly welcomed by the mayor and friendly residents and were able to enjoy a meal. Thank you, Phlippe, for this wonderful, easy walk. We'll be back in another season.

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Date of your route : May 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

It is best to start off by choosing the yellow and blue marked route with the hare symbol, which follows the stream and is equipped with wooden footbridges. Unfortunately, the tufa waterfall was dry. The paved route is very quiet and easy to follow.
This walk showcases the Franche-Comté region in all its splendour.

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Date of your route : Nov 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike to do

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Date of your route : Jul 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

An easy, well-marked hike; we started on the wooden boardwalk, which allows you to explore the marshland—beautiful forest trails.
A bit too much tarmac in the middle of the route, which is a shame.
Thank you for suggesting it.

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Date of your route : Mar 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Great hike!

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Date of your route : Dec 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
It's very surprising and a shame that the route (in red) at the start takes the uninteresting road when the prettiest part of the entire trail runs along the path (marked by a hare and in purple on the map) with wooden planks (on the wet sections), which follows the stream and ends with a very elegant tufa waterfall when the water is high.
The rest is very good.

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Date of your route : Jul 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

hike done yesterday. The car park behind the town hall is signposted (parking de la reculée)
Follow the water loop, so start by walking along the Goulue from the wash house and do not follow the marked route. Very pleasant and easy if you are not afraid of steps. (Yesterday, given the amount of rain that has fallen recently, we had to walk through a little water, but this was VERY unusual). Part of the walk is on a pontoon.
After point 6, watch out not to miss the Chaux viewpoint (it is incorrectly positioned on the map)
Further on towards Les Troubleaux, the "cliff loop" now cuts across the field.
Belvédère de la Croix: it's a shame not to mention it as it's superb. The cliff loop goes there and back
In short, it would be worth modifying the current route

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Date of your route : May 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

great hike, very easy
the viewpoints should just be marked on the map.

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Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike. The starting point is well laid out with pontoons to cross the marshes and information about the flora and fauna. The trail is very well marked, but the description could be a little more precise between points 5 and 6. A nice surprise: the tables at the Ruins viewpoint, where we were able to enjoy a picnic with a magnificent view.

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Date of your route : Aug 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, thank you for these two loops around the water and cliffs. The trail is very shaded, but the descent from the valley is still blocked by fallen trees across the path. What a shame!

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Date of your route : Jun 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike; don't miss a visit to the superb little village of Echay. However, to reach the Croix viewpoint overlooking Cussey sur Lison, the Visorando GPS route is no longer marked (confusion with the Lièvre circuit). Visibility at the viewpoints would be much better if some trees were pruned.

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Date of your route : Jun 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike; don't miss a visit to the superb little village of Echay. However, to reach the Croix viewpoint overlooking Cussey sur Lison, the Visorando GPS route is no longer marked (confusion with the Lièvre circuit).

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Date of your route : Feb 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike starting from Cussey sur Lison, a real gem nestled against the cliff with its beautiful church and crystal-clear stream, which you follow at the start on a wooden footbridge. The route is varied, with options to shorten it if you get tired, but it's not too difficult and is well signposted. Another village worth visiting is Echay, which is also quite pretty. The only downside is that there are a few sections on the road, which aren't very pleasant, even though there isn't much traffic. Still, it's well worth a visit!

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Date of your route : Sep 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a very beautiful hike, accessible to everyone, with typical Jura scenery and the magnificent villages of Cussey sur Lison and Echay.

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