Panouille in a bit of a pickle in Verdun-sur-le-Doubs

The start of this hiking trail is on Place Charvot, opposite the port of Verdun-Ciel.

(S/E) Head left to cross Place de la Liberté.

(1) Use the pedestrian crossing to cross Rue de la Liberté, then walk alongside the Petit Doubs. When the Petit Doubs flows into the Saône, continue along the path beside the fence. After 250 metres, go through the gate to enter the field. At certain times of the year, there are cows in this field. Avoid any sudden movements. If the cows approach, speak to them to reassure them. Walk along the fence for 350 metres, then look for some steps on your left. Take them to reach the second stage towards Le Boiret.

(2) Continue to the left.

(3) Turn right into Rue du Petit Chauvort and continue straight on. Cross the RD970 to reach a stony path that passes under the railway line and leads to La Barre.

(4) Take the path branching off to the left and follow the railway line for 600 metres to La Bouthière.

(5) Cross the road and continue straight on along the grassy path, below the railway line, for 600 metres to reach Le Grand Tartre.

(6) Cross the road and continue straight on along the stony path for 700 metres to Les Sablons.

(7) Take the road on the left under the railway bridge, walk past the football stadium and you will arrive opposite Rue du 27 Janvier 1978.

(8) At the junction, use the pedestrian crossing to cross Avenue Valéry Giscard d’Estaing. Once you are in the Gamm Vert car park, walk past the sign on the left. Continue straight on to climb up onto the sea wall.

(9) Once on the embankment, turn left towards the Pont des Bordes.

(10) Cross the road, go round the back of the village hall (cubic building) and take Rue du Bac on the right, then the street behind the church to return to Place Charvot (S/E).

Signposting: follow the signs (VD1) and the yellow markings (walking and hiking trail).

Safety instructions: ensure you are well equipped (rucksack,^first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Carry a mobile phone. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked paths. Keep clear of forestry work. Respect crops, livestock, private property and current regulations. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything unusual on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

Near the start of the trail are the Île du Château, a sensitive natural area, and the confluence of the Saône and Doubs rivers, which can be viewed from the island or from the esplanade opposite Verdun-Ciel town hall.

At the end of the Petit Chauvort, you can see the piers of the old Chauvort bridge, which was destroyed during the Second World War.

Before reaching the Doubs embankment, you will see the Bourgogne du Sud cooperative, home to France’s first cooperative silos, established in 1930.