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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Gorges of the Loue – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Gorges of the Loue – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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4.3

(3)

354

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Gorges of the Loue – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

02:53

20.2km

940m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Roche de Hautepierre-le-Chatelet

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3.98 km

Viewpoint

10.5 km

Great views over the Loue

Highlight • Other

Not suitable for children. Very dangerous, but beautiful.
Recommended for adults who are not afraid of heights.

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12.1 km

Gorges of the Loue

Highlight • Gorge

Great paths lead along the Loue and offer beautiful views of the wild river.

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12.5 km

Source de la Loue

Highlight • Cave

At the source of the Loue, you are faced with a steep rock wall 150 meters high, which forms a spectacular cirque. It is from this monument that the Loue …

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12.6 km

Source of the Loue and the Old Mill

Highlight • Natural Monument

You can still see some old and newer buildings at the source of the Loue, as well as bridges and walls that probably belonged to the former mills here.

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13.3 km

Source of the Loue

Highlight • River

The Loue is largely a vast underground river and its source a resurgence that emerges from the immense underground network of the Jura limestone plateau.

The place, located in a …

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16.2 km

Renédale Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Renédale belvedere offers you the opposite viewpoint to that of La Roche (if you come from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre). Still spectacular.
And as a bonus, from this side you have a …

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19.7 km

The Loue at Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Highlight • River

The Loue in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre is distinguished by its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Here you will find a calming section of the river framed by spectacular cliffs, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking tranquility.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

6.10 km

5.84 km

1.08 km

793 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.37 km

2.56 km

1.95 km

776 m

450 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

13°C

0°C

39 %

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Gorges of the Loue – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Great views over the Loue

Gorges of the Loue

Source de la Loue

Source of the Loue and the Old Mill

Source of the Loue

Renédale Viewpoint

The Loue at Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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