The view of the Alps from Malbuisson via the GR®509

Date of your route : Dec 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that stretched our legs between the holidays and allowed us to enjoy the glorious sunshine!
It was a bit tricky finding our way to point 10. In the end, we followed the yellow and blue markings.
Thank you for suggesting this walk!

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Date of your route : Aug 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful view of the Alps

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Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route... up to point 5. Despite the explanations, we didn't really understand... and we were disturbed by the cattle fences, which are moved regularly for grazing. We didn't dare cross the fields and disturb the cows.
We decided to turn back. What a shame.
Despite the sunny weather, the Alps remained well covered

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Date of your route : Jan 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We started at point 1, which seems to be the only starting point for cross-country trails today.
The view of the Alps was breathtaking, which was a wonderful reward. As we crossed the fields, we encountered a herd of cows, which were very peaceful, but so as not to disturb them, we trudged through the mud... and cow dung..
We went straight back to point 1 from point 9, along a pleasant forest road, taking a short detour to Fort St Antoine, a testament to the military defensive architecture of the late 19th century that is so prevalent in Franche Comté. It has now been converted into a cheese maturing cellar (open to visitors). There is a lovely view from the esplanade, which is a great spot for a picnic.

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Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this route on 08/08/2023. A very beautiful route, very easy to follow until point 5: we did find large water tanks (but according to the comments, that wasn't it??), so we didn't find the hedge in the field in question (in fact, there were hedges everywhere...). After searching for a long time, we gave up. We returned by the same route and ate our picnic at point 3: tree trunks placed in a cow field, facing Mont Blanc, which was unfortunately cloudy, so we could only see the base, but on a clear day the view must be simply extraordinary!
A very beautiful hike, we will return next year... despite our U-turn at point 5, this hike really appealed to us and kept us busy all day.

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Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike through forests and pastures. There are no particular difficulties on this route, and the water reservoir is a large tank several metres high that cannot be missed.
The scenery is pleasant, but unfortunately the weather was not on our side and we were unable to enjoy the view of Mont Blanc.
We followed the GPS track without any particular problems.

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Date of your route : Jun 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The entire starting point is well described. At the same time, blue and yellow markings have been made on the trees and seem to follow
this route up to point 5. In my opinion, replace (point 5) what is called a "reservoir" because it is a cistern for watering cows. Still at point 5, it would be simpler to say, follow the hedge of the field on your right, pass a cattle gate... At this time of year, do not hesitate to make your way through the tall grass. Point 6. About 300 m after rejoining the path, you will find the signpost. This points to "Malbuisson" on the right, your starting point, which is actually a shortcut. If you want to complete the entire route, do not follow this signpost, but follow the information provided by Viso Rando.
M.B.

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Date of your route : May 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route, part of which is through the forest. Some uncertainty about the route near the fields towards Le Touillon.

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Date of your route : Jun 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and varied hike
We started from Fort Saint-Antoine, which makes it a bit longer

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Date of your route : Nov 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant horseback ride on a beautiful autumn day.
There are indeed no route markings between points 8 and 10.

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Date of your route : Oct 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

the directions are not very good, right from the start of the hike.

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Date of your route : Oct 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is very clear at the start and then between points 8 and 9-10. To simplify matters.
Parking near the Maison du Temps Libre opposite the Hôtel du Lac. Take Rue des Tennis and after the last house, turn left along the hedged fir trees. Continue along the path which climbs gently and will take you back to the original route, following the yellow and blue and (then) red and white markings.
The power line shown on the map no longer exists.

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Date of your route : Oct 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start was a little complicated, but we found the marked trail after about 1 kilometre, which wasn't a problem in itself. Beautiful view of the Alps. Before entering St Antoine, we turned right and came to a picnic area. To get back on the trail from there, you just need to go down the small road. On the way back, there was a magnificent view of Lake Malbuisson.
It's worth noting that the bakery in Malbuisson makes delicious cakes.

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Date of your route : Jul 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk in beautiful weather.

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Date of your route : Jun 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

This route is poorly signposted from the outset, as we saw several routes with the same markings, so we went the wrong way from the start!

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