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Villers-Le-Lac

Stepping Stones on the Doubs River – View of the Doubs loop from Les Brenets

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Villers-Le-Lac

Stepping Stones on the Doubs River – View of the Doubs loop from Les Brenets

Hard

4.3

(3)

206

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Stepping Stones on the Doubs River – View of the Doubs loop from Les Brenets

03:10

22.1km

1,010m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.46 km

Upper Viewpoint of Saut du Doubs

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Viewpoint overlooking the waterfall.

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2.66 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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4.51 km

Lac de Moron

Lake

6.43 km

le Châtelard

Peak

9.74 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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10.1 km

Below the Châtelot dam

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The steep descent down from the dam of Lac de Moron leaves you in awe of this impressive structure.

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10.3 km

Châtelot Dam

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One of the many power plants. The dam is impressive.

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16.8 km

View of Lake Moron

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From this viewpoint along the coast of Moron, you can enjoy stunning views of Moron Lake.

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19.9 km

Cave Entrance

20.6 km

View of the Doubs

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The Doubs is a multi-faceted river. Here, for example, it plays the role of border river. You look straight across to France.

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20.8 km

Bridge over the Doubs into France

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Bridge as a border crossing between France and Switzerland.

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22.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

8.83 km

1.62 km

1.46 km

352 m

337 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.96 km

3.51 km

2.21 km

707 m

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,210 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

3°C

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Stepping Stones on the Doubs River – View of the Doubs loop from Les Brenets

Upper Viewpoint of Saut du Doubs

View of the Doubs' Horseshoe Bend

Stepping Stones on the Doubs River

Below the Châtelot dam

Châtelot Dam

View of Lake Moron

View of the Doubs

Bridge over the Doubs into France

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