The Source du Planey in Anjeux

Near the village of Anjeux, this route allows you to explore the mysterious Source du Planey and its turquoise waters.
This resurgence of the Semouse features crystal-clear water whose colour changes with the hours and seasons. Throughout the route, information boards and reading panels will help you gain a better understanding of this remarkable site.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.03 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 69 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 66 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 300 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 232 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Anjeux (70800)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.86841° / E 6.21956°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3420O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

The start of the route is 1.5 km from Anjeux, on the D148 which links the town to the village of La Pisseure. On-site car park.

Route marked by a white owl on a blue background.

(S/E) Take the tarmac road towards Source du Planey. Those wishing to shorten the route (3.4 km circular loop) can drive to point no. 1.

(1) Once you reach the car park, go through the barrier and take the path opposite. Then leave this path to follow a track branching off to the left which leads to the river. Walk alongside the Planey, then continue along the track which climbs up to the picnic area. Enjoy the panoramic view of the chasm, then take the path that descends steeply to the right. Then head back to the lake to soak up the site’s unique atmosphere. Retrace your steps to the previous junction.

(2) Take the path that climbs up opposite. Continue to the left, pass the charcoal kilns and carry on straight ahead to the crossroads.

(3) Turn sharply right and take the path that follows the ridge. Continue until you reach the four boundary markers.

(4) You can reach the spring by taking the path that descends to the right; otherwise, continue straight on until you reach a fork.

(5) For those following the short circular loop, turn right to reach point no. 1. For others, continue straight on to reach a junction on the descent.

(6) Turn right, then continue downhill to the road. Keep to the right to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 234 m - Car park along the D148 - Planey (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.95 - alt. 236 m - Car park
  3. 2 : km 1.62 - alt. 235 m - Junction - Source du Planey
  4. 3 : km 2.52 - alt. 278 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 3.28 - alt. 274 m - Markers
  6. 5 : km 3.67 - alt. 299 m - Fork
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 266 m - Crossroads
  8. S/E : km 5.03 - alt. 234 m - Car park along the D148

Worth a visit

- Source du Planey (2)

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
TRUTTMANN
TRUTTMANN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A rejuvenating experience.

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Kanin
Kanin
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with no particular difficulties. The site of the Planey spring is wonderful – the colour of the water, the surrounding forest, and an atmosphere that really helps you switch off from the hustle and bustle of everyday life
I recommend heading to the second car park at the end of the small road leading to the spring (drive carefully). It’s mainly busy around the spring; beyond that, it’s quiet. There is one bench and two picnic tables near the spring.

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Patoch68
Patoch68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A forest route featuring this stunningly coloured spring. As this is a wetland area, there are plenty of quite muddy sections; white trainers are not recommended

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Gatien44
Gatien44

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, easy walk. The view of the spring and its colour are well worth the detour

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