Pic de l’Aigle and the Lookout Points on the Lakes
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (Jura)
Very nice and easy walk above the lakes of the Jura, Maclu and Illay.
Les cascades du Hérisson / The Hérisson (Hedgehog) Waterfalls
Departure from La Chaux-du-Dombief (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
Departure from Le Frasnois (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
Departure from Bourg-de-Sirod (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.
From the Amont Woods to Cernillet through Mount Sala
Departure from Bois-d'Amont (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.
The Cirque de Baume-les-Messieurs
Departure from Baume-les-Messieurs (Jura)
Discover one of the most beautiful natural sites and one of the prettiest villages in the Franche-Comté.
La Dôle from Les Dappes
Departure from Prémanon (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.
Circuit around Saint-Point-Lac
Departure from Labergement-Sainte-Marie (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.
Source du Lison (Lison Spring), Creux Billard (Billard Hollow), Grotte Sarrazine (Sarrazine Cave)
Departure from Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne (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.
More walks in La Chaux-du-Dombief
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