The Saut du Doubs
Departure from Villers-le-Lac (25 - Doubs)
This walk is a marvellous way to explore the beautiful Saut du Doubs.
The Mont Grêle lookout
Departure from Attignat-Oncin (73 - Savoie)
The Mont Grêle lookout point and Archelle’s summit.
Mont Grêle is a peak that is visible from the valley of Chambéry and the Aiguebelette region.
It is easily spotted thanks to or because of the pylons that are installed at the top. Up close, these towers have still look great, but they do not alone justify the purpose of the tour, which is interesting because it offers views over Lake Aiguebelette and Chartreuse.
The Nouailles Gorges and the Source of the Loue
Departure from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre (25 - Doubs)
From the old village of Mouthier, you will climb up to the tourism hotspot Franche-Comté , one of the major natural sites of Doubs: the Source of the Loue and up the Nouailles Gorges. You will overlook its emerald green waters interspersed with rapids and waterfalls, climbing and a scenic, physically demanding trail, perhaps surprising along the way some old forgers printing counterfeit money in the shade of caves and returning by the crest of cliffs and lookout points overlooking the valley.
The limestone pavement of Lizine
Departure from Lizine (25 - Doubs)
Another circular walk around Lizine taking you to beautiful viewpoints and past the limestone pavement.
Val du Fier viewpoint from Chavanne d'en Bas
Departure from Val-de-Fier (74 - Haute-Savoie)
Nice looped hiking trail mostly in the undergrowth where you can see pretty views like Val du Fier's canyon, the river Rhône downstream Seyssel or the lovely ruined Saint André's chapel overlooking Albanais' plains.
Grand Colombier cross
Departure from Corbonod (01 - Ain)
A summit and vistas in a site dominated by pastures.
The Tours de César circular walk
Departure from Saint-Germain-la-Chambotte (73 - Savoie)
A loop above lake Bourget for a late afternoon walk.
A walk amid historical sites and beautiful viewpoints.
The Crêt du Nu / Retord Plateau
Departure from Hotonnes (01 - Ain)
An easy loop along Retord Plateau taking you past the "Gouffre de la Bauche" sinkhole and the "Crêt du Nu" viewpoint.
Mouthier-Haute-Pierre, lookout points, Source de la Loue (spring), Rocher de Hautepierre (rock)
Departure from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre (25 - Doubs)
The Loue Spring (tributary of the Doubs) is a resurgence of the Doubs. After journeying underground, it comes out into the open air at the bottom of a 'reculée' (steephead valley), at the foot of the rock face. It has cut deep into the limestone of the Jura massif, creating an enclosed valley, which I invite you to gaze at and contemplate from the many lookout points. You will also go down to the bottom of the gorge to discover this impressive resurgence.
Between Brangues and the Rhône
Departure from Brangues (38 - Isère)
A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.
Belchenflue mountain through the "Devil" gorges
Departure from Hägendorf (Canton of Solothurn)
The Swiss Jura Belchen, the Alsatian Belchen (Ballon d'Alsace) and the Black Forest Belchen all form the peaks of a right-angle triangle, mystical sunrise observation point dating back to Celtic times (Belchen comes from "Belenus" the celtic god of sun). You'll gain access to this exceptional viewpoint through the "Devil's" gorges lined with steep walls, waterfalls, caves and caverns. The way back, along the "military path" is full of vestiges and ends with typical Jura landscapes.
Cirque de Consolation, the Roche du Prêtre and the cave
Departure from Consolation-Maisonnettes (25 - Doubs)
A walk around the Cirque de Consolation with a thrilling variety of views and valleys. Beautiful panoramic views and bodies of water on way.
Môtiers: The Poëta-Raisse Gorges
Departure from Môtiers (Canton of Neuchâtel)
Rousseau once wrote «I have, opposite my windows, a beautiful waterfall which from the mountain top, plunges from a rocky escarpment into the valley, with a sound heard for miles around, especially when waters are high». From waterfall to waterfall, alongside these impressively steep gorges which once inspired fear (poëta from the latin putidus meaning "altered, fetid"), this trail will lead you through a delightful hike through rocks and water.
Source du Lison (Lison Spring), Creux Billard (Billard Hollow), Grotte Sarrazine (Sarrazine Cave)
Departure from Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne (25 - 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.