The best walks and hikes around Fournets-Luisans

A unique promontory combining a place of worship and an exceptional panorama over the Val de Vennes and even the Jungfrau, a peak of over 4000m in the Bernese Alps in Switzerland!

If you are looking for a historic and picturesque hike in the Doubs, you can visit the Sainte-Radegonde de Loray chapel. This chapel was built in 1541 and was a place of pilgrimage for people with walking difficulties. It is said that Sainte-Radegonde, former queen of the Franks, fought and defeated a ghoul there. The chapel is located near the Roche Barchey, a rock formation with a deep pit that was believed to be a gate to hell. You can enjoy the panoramic view from the Roche Barchey belvedere and see the traces of an ancient castle nearby.

If you are looking for a scenic hike in the Jura Massif, you can head to the Roche Barchey Viewpoint. It is a rock formation pierced in its center, hence its name (Roche Barchey means “pierced rock” in Celtic). From the top of the rock, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Val de Vennes and the Haut Doubs, as well as the chapel of Sainte-Radegonde and the Lomont mountains in the distance.

This belvedere offers an exceptional panorama of the Val de Morteau, the Swiss Jura and even the Alps on a clear day. You can access the belvedere by car from Les Fins or Morteau, or follow a 7 km loop trail which starts from Les Beuclets and passes through the Bois des Suchaux and the Bois du Fol. The trail is well marked and mostly shaded, with some open field sections. You can picnic at the lookout, where there are several tables and orientation signs. You can also watch paragliders take off or land from the nearby slope. The Mont Vouillot Belvedere is an ideal place to admire the beauty of nature and breathe fresh air.

The Bois des Suchaux is a coniferous forest that offers a panoramic hike to the Belvédère du Mont Vouillot, a viewpoint that overlooks the Val de Morteau and the Swiss Alps. You can leave from the village of Les Fins and follow the marked trails through the forest and fields. Along the way, you can enjoy the fresh air, greenery and wildlife. A hike through this forest is a great way to experience the beauty and culture of this region.

If you are looking for a historic and picturesque hike, you can visit the ruins of the Reaumont castle in Bélieu, a commune in the Doubs department of France. The castle was built in the 14th century by Henry de Montfaucon, a nobleman who became the Count of Montbéliard. It was destroyed in 1639 by the troops of Louis XIII during the Thirty Years' War. We can still see the remains of the walls, towers and moats that defended this medieval fortress. The castle is located at an altitude of around 1000 meters and offers panoramic views of the valley below.

The Étang des Tourbières in Noël-Cerneux is home to forests, lakes and peat bogs which are themselves home to rare and endangered fauna. You can enjoy the panoramic views and the artistic inspiration of the painter Émile Isenbart, fascinated by the Noël-Cerneux peat bogs.

Superb view over the valley