Le Suchet

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Starting from the ski car park at Entre-les-Fourgs. A beautiful hike towards the Knoll, opening up to 360° views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.36 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,070 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,096 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,164 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,435 ft
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view from the knoll
At the summit of the Knoll
Le Suchet on snowshoes
Knoll - Snowshoeing

Description of the walk

In Entre-les-Fourgs, park in the large car park beyond the church (Rue de la Goulette).

(S/E) Head towards the church (very small and open to visitors - very nice) and take the path on the right at the corner of the church. Follow this path up to the crossroads before the ski lift.

(1) Take the second path on the right, pass under the ski lift and join the path that leads to Piagrette.

(2) Here, head straight towards boundary marker 42 and follow the low stone wall.

(3) Go around the woods and take the white path on the left that takes you across the border to "Petit Bel Coster".

(4). Keep slightly to the left and continue towards Grand Bel Coster.

(5) At point 1392 m, enjoy the view from the viewpoint marked on the side of the path. Pass Grand Bel Coster and continue on the white path towards La Poyette (crossroads and anti-tank blocks). Turn left onto the white path towards the Poyette farm.

(6) Pass between the blocks and follow the path.

(7) Turn right onto Chemin des Crêtes (a very steep climb). Go through a gap in the fence and continue to the right towards Chalet du Suchet.

(8) On your left, join the Croix du Petit Suchet overlooking the valley.

(9) Climb up to Le Knoll (1,588 m) and enjoy the view.

(10) Go around the summit sign, descending to your left, then follow the line of trees. Go through the turnstile, follow the marked path and you will arrive at an intersection.
Keep to the right and head towards the Grange Neuve farm via a fairly steep forest path.

(11) When you reach the farm (where you can get something to eat), turn left onto the flat path and continue to Noirvaux.

(12) Go down into the pasture, leaving the farm on your right, and further on, turn right to find the entrance to the woods.

(13) Follow the small stream downhill through the woods until you come out of the woods and rejoin the path, arriving at the Palzard farm.

(14) Continue straight ahead on the white path until you reach the village entrance and the car park (there are beautiful views of the meadows and the Baulmes peaks if you turn around). (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,524 ft - Parking Rue de la Goulette
  2. 1 : mi 0.56 - alt. 3,737 ft - Fork
  3. 2 : mi 1.18 - alt. 4,167 ft - La Piagrette
  4. 3 : mi 1.35 - alt. 4,131 ft - Border crossing
  5. 4 : mi 1.5 - alt. 4,190 ft - Petit Bel Coster
  6. 5 : mi 2.2 - alt. 4,570 ft - View
  7. 6 : mi 3.34 - alt. 4,386 ft - La Poyette
  8. 7 : mi 3.56 - alt. 4,623 ft - Chemin des Crêtes on the right
  9. 8 : mi 4.1 - alt. 4,888 ft - Chalet du Knoll
  10. 9 : mi 4.28 - alt. 5,052 ft - Petit Suchet
  11. 10 : mi 4.8 - alt. 5,141 ft - The - Suchet (1588m)
  12. 11 : mi 5.86 - alt. 4,439 ft - Grange Neuve farm
  13. 12 : mi 6.47 - alt. 4,259 ft - Noirvaux
  14. 13 : mi 6.8 - alt. 4,072 ft - Enter the woods along the stream
  15. 14 : mi 8 - alt. 3,484 ft - Palzard Farm
  16. S/E : mi 9.36 - alt. 3,524 ft - Parking Rue de la Goulette

Notes

Refreshments are available at the Chalet du Suchet (8) and in Grange Neuve (11). Experienced hikers should bring the usual equipment: water, snacks, walking sticks, a jacket and rain gear (if necessary), and hiking boots, of course.

Worth a visit

(5) At 1,392 m after Grand Bel Coster, there is a first very pretty viewpoint.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 39 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
catflo
catflo

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely hike with a 360-degree view from the summit: Mont Blanc, lakes, and Swiss and French peaks. The markings aren’t always clear and the path through the pastures isn’t always very well defined, so you need to stay alert. The descent requires a bit of caution. And the return route takes you through a forest that has unfortunately been damaged in places by logging machinery...
But overall, it’s magnificent!

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Fabrice Behra
Fabrice Behra

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk with magnificent views.

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gougouilles
gougouilles
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike with magnificent scenery!
It would be necessary to specify in point 2 that you should turn your back to the house and ignore the path that continues uphill, and head straight towards the low stone wall that you need to cross and follow to the right (low wall on your right)
And at point 7, turn right after passing through the fence but immediately turn left into the fields to start the climb up to the Knoll chalet.

These are the only two points where we had problems, but there are always other hikers you can follow or ask for information.

Worth doing again, even if the climb is a bit tricky!

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike despite a few drops of rain at the top of the Knoll and a slightly cloudy horizon.
At point 2, it would be better to follow the path to the right instead of wandering around in the meadow.
At point 13 towards Roche Marquée, there is a chained passage next to the stream.
Thanks to the author.

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DADDY BTZ
DADDY BTZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with magnificent views of the Alps and a 360° view from the summit. The circuit can be completed in 4 hours and 15 minutes for experienced walkers.
Thank you for this truly magnificent route

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Christelle51
Christelle51

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Magnificent view of the Jura mountains, Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Alps and Mont Blanc on a clear day. Moderately difficult route. Be careful when crossing into Switzerland, as it is not very visible at first glance. On the way back, head towards the Petit Knoll and look carefully on your right for the path to rejoin the trail.

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Benoît T
Benoît T

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice hike with our family and our children aged 9 and 12. No major difficulties, total time 5 hours 20 minutes despite an extra 1.5 km due to a mistake (our fault) and stops to enjoy the magnificent views of the Alps and Lakes Geneva and Neufchâtel.
The view from the top of the Knoll alone is worth the effort of the climb. Unfortunately for us, it was very windy at the top. The return trip through the mountain pastures was also very nice. Thank you for this beautiful hike.

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Joper
Joper

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike to do in a day, or two if you camp out.

As there was still snow on the ground, it was very difficult in places because it was slippery.

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PAYER François
PAYER François
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Point No. 2. Some clarification would be welcome regarding the turn towards marker 42. And then, do you turn right or left?

No. 10. I think it would be clearer to indicate that you need to turn left to reach No. 11.

No. 12. For the Noirvaux farm, the indicated path goes around it on the left. As a result, No. 13 cannot be found.

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bruno25
bruno25

thanks. Yes, the last kilometre was a bit tough. Solution: do it clockwise, but never for me

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Pascal07300
Pascal07300

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route between France and Switzerland. Only the last kilometre on the paved road is a bit long, but otherwise the rest of the route is on tracks through alpine pastures or small paths. A very beautiful summit and a beautiful view. Thank you for this route. A beautiful hike.

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richardd
richardd

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike with a superb view from the summit, but the descent is not easy on wet ground.

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olivpernin
olivpernin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, rewarded by panoramic views of the Alps from the summit.
I preferred to do the hike in the opposite direction, as it is easier to climb the steep slope in this direction and enjoy the view of the Alps on the gentler descent during the second half of the walk.

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peloutte
peloutte

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with exceptional views of Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles du Midi and other mountain ranges. Please note that in Switzerland, the yellow and blue markings no longer appear. Simply follow the black arrows on a yellow background. Close to the French border.

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casa.chierici@orange.fr
casa.chierici@orange.fr

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I had a great walk with my family. The view of the Alps would have been even better if the sky had been clearer. But it was still a lovely walk.

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