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Damprichard

The Ladders of Death – Crampoulotte Viewpoint loop from Le Château de Paille

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbéliard
Damprichard

The Ladders of Death – Crampoulotte Viewpoint loop from Le Château de Paille

Moderate

4.7

(3)

15

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The Ladders of Death – Crampoulotte Viewpoint loop from Le Château de Paille

03:22

10.7km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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2.19 km

Charbonnière du Haut Shelter

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Very nice place set up with tables, barbecues in a partially rebuilt ruined house. Very nice view to the north above the gorges. An ideal bivouac place.

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2.75 km

La Roche aux Chevaux

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In addition to the impressive nature of this very vertical wall, the horse rock is also the meeting place for local hikers, since it sees many walkers flock every year for its hiking festival.

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4.91 km

Les Échelles de la Mort Chapel Shelter

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Former chapel of Charquemont, converted into an unguarded refuge.

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5.31 km

The Ladders of Death

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The Ladders of Death are a route formed by three metal ladders. They also designate a Via ferrata course which is on the same site and which offers a circuit …

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5.51 km

Picnic area/ bivi spot

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maybe space for a tent as well, but might not be super flat

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6.45 km

good to refill some water (nice and cold water for hot days)

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8.55 km

Crampoulotte Viewpoint

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Located at an altitude of 920 meters, the Crampoulotte belvedere offers a superb panorama of the Doub valley. From here you can observe the fir forests typical of the Franche-Comté landscape.

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10.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.60 km

2.49 km

2.38 km

184 m

Surfaces

5.95 km

2.68 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Monday 24 August

21°C

13°C

48 %

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