©Laurent Cheviet
©Laurent Cheviet
©Doubs Tourism Laurent Cheviet
©Laurent ChevietOfficially classified by decree on September 4, 2021, the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park (PNR) is a inhabited rural territory, nationally recognized for the quality of its natural and cultural heritage, but at thefragile balanceIts purpose is to protect and sustainably enhance its resources, in consultation with local stakeholders. “Convince rather than constrain” is the spirit of the Regional Natural Parks which do not have specific regulatory power.
The Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park (PNR) is a support tool serving the region which works to the enhancement and preservation of our heritage resources, through various thematic missions: mobility, architecture & landscapes, natural environments, environmental education, urban planning, agriculture & forestry, sustainable tourism. It is the 4th in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region and the 57th in France.
This territory brings together 94 municipalities, from 6 communities of municipalities, spread over five areas characterized by their relief: the Doubs and Dessoubre Valleys, the Val de Morteau, the first plateaus of Sancey-Belleherbe and Val de Vennes, as well as the plateaus of Maîche and Russey.
29 natural sites registered and classified.
An impressive variety of landscapes characterizes the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park, with wooded valleys, open plateaus, peaceful rivers, gushing springs, and karst reliefs.
The meadows, the peat bogs, the forests… are occupied by a floral and faunal richness recognized as the Red Kite, Peregrine Falcon, Eurasian Lynx, Rhone Apron and Sundew.
A natural wealth to discover, particularly through unmissable sites such as the Ladders of Death, le Leap of the Doubs or Consolation Circus.
Cradle of the Montbéliarde cow and Comtois horse, the agricultural character of the region allows the production of flagship and recognized specialties such as Comté, Mont d'Or and sausage from Morteau.
An astonishing architectural heritage with the Comtois farms and their pipes.
A very distinctive intangible heritage. Appearing in the 18th century as a complementary activity for local artisans and farmers, watchmaking is still strongly represented and constitutes the showcase of the local economy, internationally famous. The watchmaking know-how is recognized by UNESCO, which includes the know-how in watchmaking and artistic mechanics on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This diversity, which is the identity of the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park, invites visitors and locals to explore unmissable natural sites, to taste the gastronomy, to learn from the artisans about local know-how and culture... On foot, by bike, on skis, by canoe... set off to discover the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park!
The tourist office of Pays Horloger is a partner of the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park.
Discover the Doubs Horloger Regional Natural Park
The PNR provides promotional videos of outdoor activities for you to use on your own communication channels. You can consult the notice for more information.
To obtain the downloadable version, you can contact Océane Vincent, communications officer at the PNR:
Hiking
Cycling
Treetop adventure course
Via ferrata
Canoeing/kayaking
What is Park Value?
“Regional Natural Park Values is a collective brand awarded by the Parks, on the basis of a contractual approach, to all professionals in their territory who wish to receive it and who meet the required level of requirement. It concerns agricultural products as well as artisanal products, accommodation and tourist services, educational activities…”, Federation of Regional Natural Parks of France
