The best walks and hikes around Le Russey

Please note that most of the photos associated with the route are photos of the via ferrata and the names of the ladders themselves, which are very solid stairs and not rope bridges! It is perfectly feasible for hiking, even if the height can be disconcerting.

Everything is in good working order. A beautiful experience, thank you to whomever keeps this maintained and safe!

great via ferrata with beautiful views of the Jura

This 500 meters long via ferrata with a 100 meters positive difference in altitude takes place on the French-Swiss border, in the grandiose and vertiginous setting of the Doubs gorges which for a long time sheltered the smuggling activities between these two countries. Very playful and vertiginous with ladders, footbridges, a zip line, cable and Nepalese bridges, it is certainly one of the most beautiful and impressive via ferrata of the region. After a few minutes of walking on a path, the course begins in the beautiful vertical limestone cliff by a first ladder soon followed by a Nepalese bridge, a beam and a slightly overhanging dihedral. This is the most physical part of the route, and it precedes the first escape route that leads to the Cendrée lookout. The next section offers a short, slightly overhanging passage, then a Tibetan bridge made of logs and a 42-meter-long "3-strand" cable bridge, both of which test your balance. The itinerary continues across a ledge (second possible escape route), takes a descending ladder, crosses a new cable bridge ("2 strands" this time), then goes up vertically by exploiting the weaknesses of the wall. The ladder and the beam that follow announce the long 60 meter zip line that can be avoided via the third escape route (but that would be a shame!). A last beam and a steep and original rope ladder bring you to the end of the via ferrata. A safe path follows the cliff, passes by the belvedere where you can still admire the superb landscapes, then follows the route of the smugglers of yesteryear before bringing you back to the parking lot. (https://www.directmountain.com/en/activities/807-via-ferrata-charquemont/)

There's a ladder on the way. Good thing she's there.

Depending on which direction you travel this ridgeline through the forest, you'll get tantalizing glimpses through the trees, and at the edge of the treeline you'll get a wonderful view of the Russey from above.

Le Bécué in Le Russey is a picturesque site for hiking enthusiasts who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the Doubs region of France. The Bécué circuit is a 5.6 km loop trail that begins and ends in the village of Russey, passing through forests, meadows and hills. The trail is easy to follow and suitable for all levels of hikers. Along the way, you can admire the views of the Jura mountains and the Swiss border. The best time to hike this trail is from April to October, when the weather is mild and the flowers are in bloom.

Moulin Pond View is a scenic spot that offers panoramic views of the pond and surrounding forest, where you can enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.