A loop around the Haut du Tôt

The car park and starting point are located at a place called La Croix des Hêtres, just before the village of Haut du Tôt if you are arriving from Le Syndicat.

(S/E) Take the road towards the Jardins de Bernadette for about 350 metres.

(1) To stroll through the Jardins de Bernadette (as on the trail), where medicinal plants are grown outdoors and access is free, follow the large stone path on the left, continuing in the direction of the Jardins de Bernadette. (Otherwise, continue on the Chevalet Bleu marked trail, then the Anneau Jaune and Anneau Vert in the direction of the Croix de l'an 2000.)

(2) At the gardens, with a bit of luck, enjoy an outdoor photography exhibition (summer 2025: exhibition by Vincent Munier). The walk through the garden is pleasant, with some lovely views of the village of Haut du Tôt. Leavethe garden via the path that crosses the hedge and joins the Croix de l'an 2000.

(3) At the cross, turn left and follow the red triangle markings towards Menaurupt.

(4) Cross the road carefully at Grange Benoît and continue downhill. Then follow the blue cross markings towards La Sotière and La Chambre du Loup. The markings are few and far between, and even though there aren't many other paths, be careful not to go too far downhill towards Menaurupt.

(5) Start climbing towards La Chambre du Loup. The slope is quite steep and the markings are often difficult to see.

(6) At the white path, turn left to climb (blue cross markings) towards La Sotière.

(7) At the picnic area (table), turn right and follow the blue ring markings around La Neuve Roche. Information panels explain the history of the site and its geological features. Once you have completed the tour, return to the picnic area.

(7) Follow the path towards the Route de la Sotière. Cross the road, then follow the red disc markings towards Haut du Tôt, on a pretty path that joins the Route de la Sotière. Follow this road to the right.

(8) Cross the crossroads carefully and continue along the road towards Haut du Tôt. Shortly afterwards, leave the road and follow the path on the left. It joins the Chemin de Blancfaing, which you should follow to reach the village centre of Haut du Tôt.

(9) Go around the church on the right and continue along Route du Grisard, following the red ring markings towards Cascade de la Pissoire.

(10) At the intersection, follow the signs for the waterfall, then head south along the path marked with a green ring. Join a road on the left to return to the car park (S/E).

Please note that forestry work appears to be in preparation in the Neuve Roche loop area, which could disrupt pedestrian traffic. Check with the town hall if necessary before completing the loop.

Les Jardins de Bernadette