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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Fournet-Blancheroche

The Doubs River – The Ladders of Death loop from Biaufond Douane

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Fournet-Blancheroche

The Doubs River – The Ladders of Death loop from Biaufond Douane

Hard

4.9

(23)

137

hikers

The Doubs River – The Ladders of Death loop from Biaufond Douane

05:04

16.5km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.18 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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2

2.30 km

Lac de Biaufond

Highlight • Lake

3

2.81 km

Refrain Dam

Highlight • Monument

4

5.09 km

The Doubs River

Highlight • River

5

5.51 km

Les Échelles de la Mort Chapel Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Former chapel of Charquemont, converted into an unguarded refuge.

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6

5.92 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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7

9.19 km

Sur les Roches Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

15.4 km

Doubs River

Highlight • River

B

16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.70 km

2.58 km

740 m

276 m

Surfaces

6.08 km

4.03 km

3.54 km

2.79 km

125 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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Sunday 16 August

19°C

14°C

88 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 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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