Landresse walks

This lovely walk will take you around the village of Landresse and its surroundings, visiting the places dear to Louis Pergaud and described in his famous novel *La guerre des boutons*. From the Saute quarry, via the Gros Tilleul and Lebrac’s house, you’ll head towards the Grotte des Bougeottes (and its engraved stone) and the cross at the viewpoint. From there, you’ll head back down through the Tuchevey woods, the Grand Teurey and the hut from the novel, rebuilt by the village children. The return journey via the Grande Sommière back to your car will bring this walk—steeped in nostalgia for those who have read the novel—to a close. Don’t say, like P’tit Gibus, “If I’d known, I wouldn’t have come” – you know the drill, so off you go! A hiking app or GPS is recommended.

A moderately difficult hike offering panoramic views of the Doubs countryside.

From the 860-metre-high Peu hill, you can enjoy a 270° panorama of the surrounding and distant mountains, and see 27 bell towers in the Doubs department. Nestled in lush greenery, the Grotte des Bougeottes is also steeped in history. It served as a refuge during the troubled times of the Ten Years' War and the Revolution.

An easy walk, ideal for children, starting from the centre of the village of Épenouse.

A viewpoint, memorial, waterfalls and wood carvings line this woodland trail, which reaches an altitude of 949 metres.

A walk starting from the village of Pierrefontaine-les-Varans towards the Second World War memorial, where sculptures are on display along the route. The walk continues towards the lovely little village of Le Saucet and its beautiful chapel. The route now descends into the Dessoubre and Reverotte valleys, passing through the hamlet of Gigot. Head back up the Reverotte valley, following the river and its waterfalls, to the village where you started.

The Reverotte, a tributary of the Dessoubre, is full of charm along its twelve kilometres. You will discover some of its features as you descend from La Sommette towards its mossy and rocky banks.

From the ridges and along the river, discover the Val du Cusancin, which starts at the foot of the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel. Formed by two resurgences, it offers visitors shades of blue and green. As you climb higher, you will enjoy views of the valley from two rocky promontories.

From the Glacière Cave, where ice is becoming increasingly rare in these warmer times, you will descend towards the Gorges de l'Audeux to reach the Abbaye de la Grâce Dieu, a peaceful abbey in the heart of this wooded valley, once beautifully named the "Valley of Owls". Finally, you will climb back up to the ledges and their viewpoints over the valley.

This is the best way to discover the picturesque landscapes of the peaceful Cusancin valley. Take in the view of the village of Val de Cusance from the belvedere on the outskirts of Montivernage. We recommend returning via the chapel and the springs to discover the deep blue of the Source Bleue. It's just a short detour to ring the bell at the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel.

Louis Pergaud, teacher and writer, author of "La guerre des boutons" (The War of the Buttons), winner of the 1910 Goncourt Prize for his novel "De Goupil à Margot" (From Goupil to Margot), in which he observes nature in minute detail and recounts all this animal life in his novels. He fell on 8 April 1915 at the foot of Les Eparges, in Marchéville-en-Woëvre, in the Meuse. This route allows you to hike through the places that inspired Louis Pergaud.

After visiting the source, you will climb to the Dard viewpoint, located at an altitude of 600 metres above Sancey-le-Grand, overlooking the valley with the Château de Belvoir and the Lomont mountain range crowned by fifteen wind turbines in the background. Then, from this magnificent rocky amphitheatre, a sunny valley will lead you to the wild cliffs of the Cul de Voye.

A walk mainly through woodland between the villages of Épenouse and Vercel. On the agenda: cave, waterfall, wash house and church.

In 1747, Pierre arrived in the village and settled in a nearby cave on the edge of the cliff, where he lived for 45 years, making tinder from oak agaric mushrooms and carving Christs and Virgins from lime wood for the inhabitants. Discover this viewpoint over the wild Reverotte valley and our cool fir forests. An ideal walk for a beautiful summer afternoon.

You will walk along the riverbank towards the ridges, passing the Narines du Diable (Devil's Nostrils), created from the tears of a good fairy who was imprisoned here, and discover the ancient thermal baths where the beautiful people of the Belle Époque came to recharge their batteries. You will then return along a path lined with old mossy piles of stones gathered from fields, in a green setting that invites you to linger and contemplate.

You will walk in the footsteps of Xavier Bourqueney, the Lomont hunter who survived the ferocious charge of a wounded boar and, in gratitude for his life being spared, built the Sainte-Anne Chapel, which overlooks Crosey-le-Grand and the Comté countryside, which has probably hardly changed since the end of the 17th century. Then, in two strides, you will find yourself in the midst of modernity, at the foot of impressive wind turbines. A sunny country walk.

A hike to discover the plateaus from the ridges overlooking the Doubs.

This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Doubs river loops. The route passes through the picturesque site of the Cuves de Bléfond.

The village bears one of the oldest names in our county: the Bois de la Fontaine au Loup. So, “let’s go for a stroll in the woods whilst the wolf isn’t there”, following the magnificent ridge line of Mont Dommage and La Chassignole with their views over the Doubs valley, returning via the Val de Bléfond, forgotten by the world, with its pools and waterfalls.

Starting from Baume-les-Dames, discover magnificent, breathtaking views of the town, the Doubs valley and the Cusancin, before the trail joins the Doubs via the path leading to Mont Dommage. Pass by the Chassignole viewpoint and along the Sentier de la Croix and the Roche de Châtard. You’ll also discover unique geological features of limestone massifs, such as the Bléfond potholes.

A walk along the ridges above Baume-les-Dames. Magnificent views over the Doubs and an easy return via the cycle path.

A beautiful stretch of cliffs and steep forest slopes offer magnificent views of the valley along a superb ridge path, ending with a glimpse of the industrial past of Baume-les-Dames with its old pipe factory and paper mill on the riverbank.

The hike at Baume-les-Dames undoubtedly offers the most beautiful view of the Doubs valley "canyon". From the Chassignole viewpoint, you can see the Doubs river winding its way through the valley.

The “Croix de Châtard” walk is by far the number one in the top five walks in Baume-les-Dames. If you only have time for one hike during your visit, this is definitely the one to do. Accessible and of moderate difficulty, it offers superb views over Baume-les-Dames and the Doubs valley.

This route follows the ridges on the heights of [location] and descends on the La Lavaine side. Enjoy several views over the Doubs valley and a stretch along the banks of the Doubs via the EuroVelo 6 cycle route.

A short post-lunch walk for the whole family along the Doubs and on the heights of Baumes-les-Dames.

A walk through the woods on the hills above Baume-les-Dames, reaching a height of 560 metres at Mont Dommage.

Starts on the fitness trail and then follows theGR® de Pays for the rest of the route