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Larnod stadium car park. Yellow and red markings. Most of the route is not marked but is easy to follow.
(S/E) Pass under the stadium and at the wooden barrier, take the forest path down to the right. Towards the bottom of the hill (metal sign 12, half erased), when you see the pasture below between the trees, cross a straight path and go up to the left. You will arrive at the esplanade where masses are held in memory of the resistance fighters who were shot. Continue straight up, passing in front of the altar to reach the Valmy viewpoint. Take the time to admire the view of the valley, especially downstream where the Doubs river forms one of its most charming meanders.
(1) Facing the valley, leave the viewpoint on the right and follow a small path that runs along the ledges a few metres away. After turning right, you will come to a wider path which you will follow downhill to the left. At the "Rocher de Valmy" sign, you will come across a hiking trail. Cross it and climb up the path on the other side. At the top, join another path at right angles, which you will climb to the left, bringing you closer to the ledges. Take care and enjoy the beautiful views of the Doubs valley.
(2) When you reach a small stone marker (on your left), continue straight ahead towards the opening in the box trees for a view of the Mont du Fort de Planoise. Return to the marker and descend to the left for about twenty steps. On your left, there are two paths. Take the first one, on the far left, and descend about fifteen steps towards the stone arch of La Roche Trouée. Go back up and turn left, following the ledges. The path soon turns sharply to the right and descends the hillside to the bottom.
(3) At the bottom of the hillside, cross the wider path and continue straight ahead along the path opposite, which joins the stony hiking trail a hundred metres further on. Then turn left. When you pass a small clearing on your right, you will be at a fork in the hiking trails. Continue straight ahead along this stone path to reach the hamlet of La Maltournée.
(4) At the first house, turn right onto the tarmac road. Continue until you reach the "Rappel 50" sign. Pass the bus shelter and take the old royal road on the right, which quickly becomes stony and will take you back to the car park (S/E).
Rocky and slippery paths in places. Sturdy footwear is essential and walking sticks are recommended.
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