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Châtelot Dam – Stepping Stones on the Doubs River loop from Les Brenets

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Villers-Le-Lac

Châtelot Dam – Stepping Stones on the Doubs River loop from Les Brenets

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Châtelot Dam – Stepping Stones on the Doubs River loop from Les Brenets

03:26

11.6km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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1.18 km

Bridge over the Doubs into France

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Bridge as a border crossing between France and Switzerland.

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1.84 km

Upper Viewpoint of Saut du Doubs

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Viewpoint overlooking the waterfall.

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3.04 km

View of the Doubs' Horseshoe Bend

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All along the path that borders the Doubs, you can admire the preserved landscape in the gorges. Here, the loop, the horseshoe, formed by the lace of the Doubs is one of the most famous viewpoints in this sector.

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3.09 km

Rock Archway and Lakeside Path, Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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Spectacular section along the cliff face with great river views.

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3.16 km

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail

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Pretty little rock arch through which the hiking trail leads. There are a few more of them on the Swiss side.

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5.41 km

Châtelot Dam

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The Châtelot dam, 74 meters high, was built in 1953. The use of the valley and the rock gives it a spectacular character. It's a fantastic place to see, especially when the water is flowing over the dam!

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5.97 km

Stepping Stones on the Doubs River

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Le gué, i.e. the ford, perfectly describes this shallow spot in the water 👍🏻. Here you can cross the Doubs with dry feet.
The slippery stones in the water after …

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6.40 km

Dam in the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park

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Architecturally and technically very impressive. Especially beautiful when the water flows through. Climb the small staircase – the view is worth it.

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.21 km

1.93 km

619 m

582 m

219 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.83 km

1.53 km

1.17 km

822 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

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May 29, 2023,🇨🇵🇨🇭 Große Doubs Fluss Umrundung ab Saut du Doubs

The hike started at the parking lot above the village of Saut du Doubs. From the car park it was a steep downhill walk to the said river Doubs & the little town that had piers for the ferries that take direct water access to Villers Le Lac.
A few minutes away from Saut du Doub we reached the first …

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Châtelot Dam – Stepping Stones on the Doubs River loop from Les Brenets

Bridge over the Doubs into France

Upper Viewpoint of Saut du Doubs

View of the Doubs' Horseshoe Bend

Rock Archway and Lakeside Path, Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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Châtelot Dam

Stepping Stones on the Doubs River

Dam in the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park

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