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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Hard

4.9

(14)

104

hikers

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

05:52

18.4km

750m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 16.3 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.86 km

Belvédère de la Roche

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By following the rock path from Lods, you will dominate the whole valley.
The path crosses parks with donkeys and goats (which I advise you not to approach too closely) …

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3.89 km

View from the Roche de Hautepierre

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A splendid view of the Loue valley.
Starting from the parking lot near the church, you have to climb around 143-154 steps, it depends if you get wet while counting :D

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11.5 km

Gorges of the Loue

Highlight • Gorge

Great paths lead along the Loue and offer beautiful views of the wild river.

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12.4 km

Source de la Loue

Highlight • Cave

At the source of the Loue, you are faced with a steep rock wall 150 meters high, which forms a spectacular cirque. It is from this monument that the Loue …

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13.5 km

The Great Leap

Highlight • Waterfall

A river straight from the mountain - and then a spectacular waterfall!

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16.2 km

Source du Pontet

Highlight • Cave

This source is one of the most curious in the Loue valley. Emanating from a deep cave (and accessible on foot) the waterfall expels its waters with a rather impressive …

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16.3 km

A must in the loop of the rent. Accessible to everyone as long as you don't feel dizzy. For the more experienced, it is possible to take the chimney to go to the upper plateau, attention expert level.

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18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

5.51 km

954 m

790 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

4.23 km

3.33 km

1.16 km

914 m

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

29°C

18°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Belvédère de la Roche

View from the Roche de Hautepierre

Source du Pontet Waterfall

Gorges of the Loue

Source de la Loue

The Great Leap

Source du Pontet

Cave of the Counterfeiters

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