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Montjoie-le-Château walks
The Réclère Caves
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8.60 mi
+1,772 ft
-1,781 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montjoie-le-Château (Doubs)
From the castle ruins, you will climb up to the ledges where, like tightrope walkers from one border marker to the next, you will walk along the ridge line, neither in France nor in Switzerland. You will reach the Réclère Caves, considered the most beautiful in the world by the first explorers in 1886. From Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne to Conan Doyle's The Lost World, you will squeeze between dinosaur feet. The return journey, via the old farmhouse at Montavon, will be less adventurous.
The Réclère Caves (Swiss Jura)
9.52 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,470 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Damvant (Canton of Jura)
Circular hike (figure of 8) with a shared section to the Réclère caves.
The Tante Airie cave and the Blamont fountains
3.31 mi
+525 ft
-545 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Blamont (Doubs)
A walk along the water, springs and fountains in the valleys surrounding the promontory of the ancient castle of Blamont. Discover the cave of Tante Airie, the legendary Mother Christmas of the Pays de Montbéliard.
The Bisontin Cave
4.10 mi
+889 ft
-906 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Chamesol (Doubs)
A short walk, suitable for families although the elevation gain may be daunting for very young children (at least 6 years old), best enjoyed on sunny days as the route is very shaded.
Make sure you wear sturdy shoes as the route is also very stony
Le Lomont via Brisepoutot
7.31 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Montécheroux (Doubs)
At the start of the walk, there is a south-facing view of the Haut-Doubs mountains. Then, superb views of the town of Pont-de-Roide from the Haut des Roches, followed by views of the Montbéliard region, with the Belfort Gap and the Vosges as a backdrop.
Montécheroux, Grotte du Bisontin, Les Essarts Diot
6.09 mi
+794 ft
-807 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Montécheroux (Doubs)
Walk offering multiple views of Saint-Hippolyte, exploring the Grotte du Bisontin, the Liebvillers Spring teeming with trout, and the Essarts Diot with another lovely viewpoint.
Please note: parts of this route follow a ridge line, so you need to be careful!
The Clémont cliff and Belle Roche
4.13 mi
+213 ft
-217 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Montécheroux (Doubs)
Easy walk along the Clémont cliff.
Viewpoints over Motte de Clémont and Liebvillers.
Access to a small, unusual cave.
Mont Écheroux
5.29 mi
+633 ft
-633 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Montécheroux (Doubs)
Easy hike through pastures and undergrowth to the highest point that gave the village its name.
Wide views of the French-Swiss Jura mountain range, the site of Clémont and the Doubs valley.
Pass by the small monument to the Lomont maquis.
Château de la Roche
6.59 mi
+1,598 ft
-1,572 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Doubs) (Doubs)
The route offers views of the Doubs Valley and ends with a descent to Saint-Hippolyte from La Chapelle du Mont, passing close to the site of the Château de la Roche.
Route de découverte de Saint-Hippolyte
1.28 mi
+66 ft
-72 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Doubs) (Doubs)
Saint-Hippolyte is located at the confluence of the Doubs and Dessoubre rivers in Franche-Comté. It is a small, picturesque tourist village at the gateway to the Pays Horloger (Watchmaking Country). The setting is enchanting: surrounded by the Jura mountains, the Dessoubre to the west and the Doubs to the north. The narrow streets are picturesque and the buildings are examples of the architecture of the Pays Horloger. It is of course possible to combine this short route with another discovery in the region.
Les Roches du Château
9.65 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,768 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hippolyte (Doubs) (Doubs)
From the heart of Saint-Hyppolyte, nestled in the Revirot valley (where the Doubs and Dessoubre rivers meet), along its narrow streets lined with medieval houses, you will climb boldly towards the Chamesol plateau, a balcony overlooking the valley, to reach the viewpoint on the rocks and the vast cave where our ancestors built a castle that was unfortunately destroyed. Through beautiful forests and secret clearings, you will return via Soulce and its salt well, the Ursulines farm at the foot of the rocks and the tufa cave.
The Arch Trail
4.70 mi
+863 ft
-860 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Liebvillers (Doubs)
Geological and scenic hike offering numerous views of the Doubs valley and amazing natural sites to discover!
On Les Roches via Vacherie Dessus (Swiss Jura)
8.79 mi
+1,467 ft
-1,463 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chevenez (Canton of Jura)
This is a beautiful hike that has the advantage of being in Switzerland, where hunting is closed on Sundays.
The upper part of the route is on a wide ridge with sunny pastures and a picnic area with two tables.
There are a few viewpoints on the north side overlooking the L'Ajoie plain with the Vosges mountains in the background.
On the other side, you can see the Haut-Doubs and the Jura mountains, including the famous Chasseral.
In between, there is plenty of nature to enjoy, with a good portion of the walk taking place in the shade of the trees, which is very pleasant in hot weather.
Vautenaivre millstream leat
6.89 mi
+951 ft
-945 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Goumois (Canton du Jura) (Canton of Jura)
Coming from Goumois (Switzerland), park at the end of the Vautenaivre leat, next to a small rest area (with barbecue).
The Châtillon loop, starting from Liebvillers
3.35 mi
+525 ft
-525 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Liebvillers (Doubs)
A short, peaceful and quiet walk, towards the heights of Liebvillers and from one viewpoint to another.
The route follows the village’s old paths and a pleasant ridge trail.
Well-marked paths but not signposted.
Caution is advised along the ridges and when approaching the promontories at the viewpoints.
The source of the Doue and the boundary stones of the principality in Abbévillers
6.72 mi
+669 ft
-650 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Abbévillers (Doubs)
This is a pleasant hike starting from Abbévillers near the Swiss border, 20 km south-east of Montbéliard and 30 km from Belfort.
You will enjoy beautiful countryside and forest landscapes and stunning views of the Swiss Jura.
Halfway along the route, you can admire the source of the Doue, which is a resurgence at the bottom of a cliff. The site is very well laid out with a mill currently undergoing renovation and numerous information panels.
At the end, you can admire the border markers.
From Fort des Roches to Pont-de-Roide
1.54 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Pont-de-Roide (Doubs)
A lovely circular walk along the cliffs overlooking the Doubs valley. Breathtaking views and distant panoramas (you can see the Ballon d'Alsace 50 km to the north).
At the fort, the League for the Protection of Birds organises an annual monitoring of migratory birds.
This walk is best enjoyed in good weather for the exceptional views and the feeling of being in another world, far from the valley below.
Circular route via “Chez le Bolé” to Goumois
7.51 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,343 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Goumois (Canton du Jura) (Canton of Jura)
Circular hike starting from Goumois for a short but intense hike, mainly through woodland.
As you cross the bridge, look out for the Rocher du Singe on your left – it’s incredible.
The climb up to “Chez le Bolé” follows a challenging (but not dangerous) path – expect chains and ladders along the way!
Return via Muriaux, along lovely paths and some lovely, steep descents!
The swing wells at the start of Croix
4.15 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Croix (Territoire de Belfort) (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A beautiful hike 30 km from Belfort, 10 km from Delle and 20 km from Montbéliard. Croix is a small village south of the Territoire de Belfort on the border with Switzerland and the Doubs. There you can see some very pretty swing wells and an unusual cross-shaped water tower. A very pleasant walk with beautiful countryside and forest scenery.
The route is marked with a Green Ring.
Rocher du Bourbet, Waroly caves and waterfalls from Maîche
10.97 mi
+1,555 ft
-1,529 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Maîche (Doubs)
Starting from Maîche, pass through Les Bréseux to see, in particular, its Comtois-style church with magnificent modern stained glass windows, then on to Rochet du Bourbet, a viewpoint over the Dessoubre valley and picnic area. Return via the QuatreGrottes de Waroly, the Waroly waterfalls and the hamlet of La Lizerne. Several interesting viewpoints: Rochet du Bourbet, on the way down to the Château de l'Ermitage, then on the way back up to the hamlet of La Lizerne, among others.
Mont Miroir
4.93 mi
+853 ft
-863 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Maîche (Doubs)
From Montalembert Castle, built by the Guyot de Malseigne family from 1574 onwards, you will climb to various viewpoints: the Notre-Dame des Anges Chapel at the top of the beautiful Saint-Simon hill; then the Roche de Ruan via paths lined with majestic fir trees, forming a guard of honour; the pastures of Mont Miroir and its concert of cowbells with its view of Lomont and the Saint-Hyppolite valley; and finally, the Mont Joie viewpoint overlooking the city and Saint-Pierre Church.
Côte de Champvermol in Mandeure
5.69 mi
+594 ft
-584 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Mandeure (Doubs)
This short hike will take you to the Roman Theatre and the Mathay plain via a path with views over the Doubs and all the biodiversity associated with this coastline: dry and wet forests, cliffs, scree and ponds are home to many protected species. Play areas, picnic areas and facilities are dotted along the route.