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La Dôle from Les Dappes
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6.69km 
+434m 
-428m 
3h10
Average 
Starting point in Prémanon - 39 - Jura Without doubt, the shortest path up to the summit of La Dôle (1677m altitude) from the French side of the border. In good weather, the views are breathtaking and go on for over 250km: from the Swiss Alps to Mont Blanc and on to the Vanoise and the Ecrins, all of this with plunging views down over Geneva and its lake.
The Saut du Doubs
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10.36km
+371m
-373m
4h00
Average
Starting point in Villers-le-Lac - 25 - Doubs This hike is a marvellous way to explore the beautiful Saut du Doubs.
The Mont Grêle lookout
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14.38km
+870m
-870m
6h35
Average
Starting point in Attignat-Oncin - 73 - Savoie The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.
12.11km
+329m
-336m
4h25
Average
Starting point in La Chaux-du-Dombief - 39 - Jura The walk descends the Hérisson ('hedgehog') River with its series of rapids and waterfalls, then returns via Bonlieu, passing through the Dame Blanche viewpoint, with a panoramic view over lakes Val and Chambly and the Herisson valley.
A hike around the four lakes
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11.52km
+183m
-174m
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Le Frasnois - 39 - Jura A hike to do preferentially during fall to admire the beautiful colors of the Indian summer reflecting off the lakes.
The Pertes de l’Ain gorges
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5.82km
+228m
-225m
2h20
Easy
Starting point in Bourg-de-Sirod - 39 - Jura Pleasure in cascades.
This extraordinary walk around the Pertes de l’Ain gorges sets out from the remarkable site of the old forges and is a delight for all the senses.
Along the way: The Pertes de l’Ain, gorges, cascades, the ruins of Villain castle, and the relics of an old village.
The Nouailles Gorges and the Source of the Loue
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14.89km
+576m
-576m
5h55
Difficult
Starting point in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre - 25 - Doubs From the old village of Mouthier, you will climb up to the tourism hotspot Franche-Comté , one of the major natural sites of Doubs: the Source of the Loue and up the Nouailles Gorges. You will overlook its emerald green waters interspersed with rapids and waterfalls, climbing and a scenic, physically demanding trail, perhaps surprising along the way some old forgers printing counterfeit money in the shade of caves and returning by the crest of cliffs and lookout points overlooking the valley.
The limestone pavement of Lizine
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8.51km
+253m
-242m
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Lizine - 25 - Doubs Another circular walk around Lizine taking you to beautiful viewpoints and past the limestone pavement.
Pic de l’Aigle and the Lookout Points on the Lakes
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4.87km
+197m
-208m
1h55
Easy
Starting point in La Chaux-du-Dombief - 39 - Jura Very nice and easy walk above the lakes of the Jura, Maclu and Illay.
Val du Fier viewpoint from Chavanne d'en Bas
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8.08km
+500m
-504m
3h45
Average
Starting point in Val-de-Fier - 74 - Haute-Savoie Nice looped hiking trail mostly in the undergrowth where you can see pretty views like Val du Fier's canyon, the river Rhône downstream Seyssel or the lovely ruined Saint André's chapel overlooking Albanais' plains.
From the Amont Woods to Cernillet through Mount Sala
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15.4km
+572m
-492m
6h00
Difficult
Starting point in Bois-d'Amont - 39 - Jura Surrounded by Sala and Noiremont summits, this hike that allows you to explore Swiss forests and pastures. You'll need two cars for this straight route hike.
Grand Colombier cross
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12.89km
+417m
-417m
4h50
Average
Starting point in Corbonod - 01 - Ain A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.
The Tours de César circular walk
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7.11km
+322m
-321m
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte - 73 - Savoie A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.
The Crêt du Nu / Retord Plateau
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14.69km
+403m
-403m
5h20
Average
Starting point in Hotonnes - 01 - Ain An easy loop along Retord Plateau taking you past the "Gouffre de la Bauche" sinkhole and the "Crêt du Nu" viewpoint.
Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, lookout points, Source de la Loue (spring), Rocher de Hautepierre (rock)
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23.21km
+1205m
-1201m
10h05
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Starting point in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre - 25 - Doubs The Loue Spring (tributary of the Doubs) is a resurgence of the Doubs. After journeying underground, it comes out into the open air at the bottom of a 'reculée' (steephead valley), at the foot of the rock face. It has cut deep into the limestone of the Jura massif, creating an enclosed valley, which I invite you to gaze at and contemplate from the many lookout points. You will also go down to the bottom of the gorge to discover this impressive resurgence.
Circuit around Saint-Point-Lac
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18.55km
+189m
-186m
5h50
Easy
Starting point in Labergement-Sainte-Marie - 25 - Doubs The route around the lake is a long hike but on good roads. Saint-Point-Lac is the third-largest natural lake in France. The path will take you along and close to the lake but also rises up a little and leads away from it at times for better views.
This trail is littered with signs to better understand your environment.
The Cirque de Baume-les-Messieurs
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10.72km
+468m
-461m
4h25
Average
Starting point in Baume-les-Messieurs - 39 - Jura Discover one of the most beautiful natural sites and one of the prettiest villages in the Franche-Comté.
Between Brangues and the Rhône
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15.28km
+76m
-77m
4h35
Easy
Starting point in Brangues - 38 - Isère A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.
Belchenflue mountain through the "Devil" gorges
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14.69km
+798m
-798m
6h30
Average
Starting point in Hägendorf - Canton of Solothurn The Swiss Jura Belchen, the Alsatian Belchen (Ballon d'Alsace) and the Black Forest Belchen all form the peaks of a right-angle triangle, mystical sunrise observation point dating back to Celtic times (Belchen comes from "Belenus" the celtic god of sun). You'll gain access to this exceptional viewpoint through the "Devil's" gorges lined with steep walls, waterfalls, caves and caverns. The way back, along the "military path" is full of vestiges and ends with typical Jura landscapes.
Cirque de Consolation, the Roche du Prêtre and the cave
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6.19km
+358m
-359m
2h50
Average
Starting point in Consolation-Maisonnettes - 25 - Doubs A walk around the Cirque de Consolation with a thrilling variety of views and valleys. Beautiful panoramic views and bodies of water on way.
Môtiers: The Poëta-Raisse Gorges
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10.28km
+527m
-524m
4h25
Average
Starting point in Môtiers - Canton of Neuchâtel Rousseau once wrote «I have, opposite my windows, a beautiful waterfall which from the mountain top, plunges from a rocky escarpment into the valley, with a sound heard for miles around, especially when waters are high». From waterfall to waterfall, alongside these impressively steep gorges which once inspired fear (poëta from the latin putidus meaning "altered, fetid"), this trail will lead you through a delightful hike through rocks and water.
Source du Lison (Lison Spring), Creux Billard (Billard Hollow), Grotte Sarrazine (Sarrazine Cave)
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7.74km
+526m
-521m
3h45
Average
Starting point in Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne - 25 - Doubs This hike allows you to discover the geological and karstic curiosities which are the source du Lison (the Lison spring), the creux Billard (the Billard hollow) and the grotte Sarrazine (the Sarrazine cave).
The great advantage of this route is that overlooks the creux Billard and offers natural uncovered lookout points from the upper plateau.
