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Montbéliard
Fournet-Blancheroche

The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbéliard
Fournet-Blancheroche

The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

Hard

4.8

(20)

80

hikers

The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

05:46

19.2km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Waypoints

A

Start point

Hotel

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1

5.15 km

Sur les Roches Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

8.42 km

The Ladders of Death

Highlight • Gorge

The Ladders of Death are a route formed by three metal ladders. They also designate a Via ferrata course which is on the same site and which offers a circuit …

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3

8.84 km

Les Échelles de la Mort Chapel Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Former chapel of Charquemont, converted into an unguarded refuge.

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4

9.27 km

The Doubs River

Highlight • River

5

11.5 km

Refrain Dam

Highlight • Monument

6

12.1 km

Lac de Biaufond

Highlight • Lake

7

12.2 km

Tall ladder

Highlight • Other

Unexpected and fun part of the route. Though it can get complicated if you are hiking with dogs, small kids, etc.

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8

14.9 km

Doubs River

Highlight • River

B

19.2 km

End point

Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

5.59 km

3.84 km

772 m

472 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

4.17 km

3.93 km

3.45 km

144 m

114 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Weather

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Friday 16 October

12°C

4°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2023,🇨🇵 Biaufond – Le Doubs – Refrain – Échelles de la Mort – La Cendrée – Fournet-Blancheroche – La Rasse
And another wonderful and super varied tour by @Patrick Göser ☀️🌳🏞️
His recording: komoot.de/tour/1129283100

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