Tourbières de Moutat – The source of the Doubs loop from Mouthe

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Mouthe

Tourbières de Moutat – The source of the Doubs loop from Mouthe

Moderate

4.8

(5)

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Tourbières de Moutat – The source of the Doubs loop from Mouthe

02:45

10.00km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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299 m

Doubs Bridge

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Small bridge in the Doubs source area with a beautiful view of the water.

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695 m

Tourbières de Moutat

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The Moutat peatlands form one of the most important peatlands in the region. These ecosystems contain an enormous quantity of CO2 thanks to their permanent humidity, hence the importance of …

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4.54 km

Chez Liadet is an inn restaurant that serves comforting traditional mountain cuisine. Inside, you are immersed in a family chalet atmosphere, while on the terrace you can enjoy the green and peaceful setting that surrounds the establishment.

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9.63 km

The source of the Doubs

Highlight • River

This belvedere is installed just above the cliffs from which the waters of the Doubs flow.
On this promontory you can also admire the superb peat bogs of Mouthe in the background, and the forest of Haute-Joux in the background.

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10.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.71 km

918 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces