Hiking along the water and waterfalls

Start: Vions car park (locate the Vions car park here)

Walk option:
Round trip to the Saut du Doubs
Distance : 5 km
Elevation : 150 m positive

Sports option:
Route n°31 “Saut du Doubs – Chatelard”
Distance : 9,2 km
Elevation : M 789

"Impressive!" That's the word that comes to mind when faced with this waterfall at its peak flow. It's a feast for the eyes, so powerful, so imposing, and its sheer force fills the ears. In short, you feel quite small in the face of this waterfall. Or rather, you feel small in the face of Mother Nature, because the cascade is sometimes dry. But continuing your walk towards the Châtelot dam, you'll follow the river and enjoy some truly beautiful scenery.

Once you arrive at the Saut du Doubs, enjoy the view from a variety of vantage points. You then have the choice of returning (walking option) or a more sporty hike, continuing along the Doubs before climbing (we'll warn you right away, it's a long climb) above the Châtelard to enjoy a beautiful view of the Doubs just below.

More information (map, GPX track, etc.) on hike no. 31 Saut du Doubs – Châtelard on our hiking page.

Departure: Consolation site parking lot

Walk option:
Round trip to the Lançot waterfall
Distance : 2 km
Elevation : 130 m positive

Sports option:
Circuit No. 1 "Bat-Rock"
Distance : 9 km
Elevation : M 350

"Impressive!" Here too. Especially when you get up close and feel the rush of the waterfall and its spray. How invigorating! Perhaps all the more so since the Consolation waterfall is less frequent. More timid, or even absent altogether, when the rain is scarce. But you won't be disappointed because the entire Cirque de Consolation is worth the detour. Along the path, there are streams everywhere; you don't know where to look, and the atmosphere is always magical… mysterious. A sacred place of Mother Nature that commands respect and that you want to preserve.

There's plenty of opportunity to recharge with a leisurely stroll. For the more athletic who want to enjoy a great outing, opt for the "Chauve-Roche" hike starting from Mont de Laval.

Start: Châtelot car park ( locate the Châtelot car park here )

Walk option:
Route No. 33 “Châtelot Dam”
Distance : 2 km
Elevation : M 222

Sports option:
Route No. 32 “Granary Cave”
Distance : 8 km
Elevation : M 378

It's always surprising to see how much the width of the Doubs riverbed can vary in just a few kilometers. Upstream from the dam, as you walk along the Doubs, you can appreciate its size. What's also impressive is remembering what this same place looks like during a drought. What a difference! The Châtelot dam is imposing, so what a sight when the water overflows! It's so powerful that you feel more comfortable a little further back...