Short circular loop above Colombier-Fontaine

A circular loop that allows you to experience a variety of landscapes and atmospheres. The woods boast a rich variety of plant life; do take the time to admire it throughout the seasons. But remember, look but don’t touch! Be an observer, not a participant.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 99 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 99 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 413 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 314 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park opposite the cemetery.

(S/E) Opposite the cemetery, follow the road to the right.

(1) At this point, the road ends; a path (with a gate) begins here, running alongside a small nursery before gradually heading into the woods

(2) At the end of this first short climb, follow the path on the left. This path will feel more natural; the atmosphere will gradually change from a wide, rather charmless track to a path overlooking a stream below, closer to the forest. The path reaches a fork at a left-hand bend.

(3) Take the slightly narrower path straight ahead. You’ll head a little further into the woods. Don’t hesitate to stop for a moment: the only sounds you’ll hear are birdsong

(4) Be careful not to miss this small path that climbs up to the right! It is less well-defined, but it is still easily visible. This path climbs slightly, but you will soon reach the plateau offering a magnificent view of Étouvans.

Once you reach the top, you’ll see several piles of stones on your left. Are they Celtic tombs?

The path then narrows, and in places the edge is close by: take care if you have children who are distracted and/or animals that might be just as easily distracted. Continue along the main path to reach Rue de Coutremont.

(5) Turn right to go down the road, which takes a first turn left then a second turn right before reaching the cemetery junction. Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 314 m - Cemetery car park
  2. 1 : km 0.31 - alt. 321 m - End of the road – start of the path
  3. 2 : km 1.03 - alt. 347 m - First fork after the climb, left
  4. 3 : km 1.72 - alt. 363 m - Second fork after the stream, straight ahead
  5. 4 : km 2.15 - alt. 401 m - Path on the right
  6. 5 : km 3.85 - alt. 351 m - Rue de Coutremont, on the right
  7. S/E : km 4.42 - alt. 314 m - Cemetery car park

Notes

(4) You can continue straight on for about fifty metres to take a variation on this circular route. To do this, turn right, then right again, then left, following the paths shown on the map. Return to (5) and finish the walk.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Nathalie25200
Nathalie25200

The trail isn’t difficult, with very little elevation gain. However, in some places the vegetation has really taken over and there are fallen trees, so we had to skip a few points of interest!

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cprando
cprando
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk – it’s a shame about the fallen tree trunks blocking the steepest section; it’s not really suitable for young children. That said, the views of Etouvans, Colombier-Fontaine, the River Doubs and the canal are stunning. In short, this spot is definitely worth a stop – it’s absolutely beautiful.

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EMMANU
EMMANU

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There were lots of fallen trees on the path, which made it a bit tricky, but it was a lovely walk through a beautiful forest with a stunning view of the summit.

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VALARI
VALARI

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, easy walk with few signposts. A few fallen trees block the path between points 3 and 4. The section of the path leading uphill after point 4 is rarely used, so there is a lot of brushwood and, here too, one or two fallen trees blocking the way. The views across the plateau are beautiful and make the walk well worth it.

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amuller
amuller

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a short walk of less than 1.5 hours
The views from the high plateau are very interesting, and we wonder whether part of the route follows the Roman road from Besançon to Mulhouse

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