Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Ouhans

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Ouhans

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Ouhans

Hard

4.9

(14)

hikers

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Ouhans

06:08

19.4km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 15.1 km for 37 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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712 m

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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1.11 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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1.63 km

Source du Pontet Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The sight is not at the specified location. We did not find it.

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9.22 km

View from the Roche de Hautepierre

Highlight • Viewpoint

A splendid view of the Loue valley.
Starting from the parking lot near the church, you have to climb around 143-154 steps, it depends if you get wet while counting :D

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9.26 km

Belvédère de la Roche

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By following the rock path from Lods, you will dominate the whole valley.
The path crosses parks with donkeys and goats (which I advise you not to approach too closely) …

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15.0 km

A must in the loop of the rent. Accessible to everyone as long as you don't feel dizzy. For the more experienced, it is possible to take the chimney to go to the upper plateau, attention expert level.

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15.0 km

Source du Pontet

Highlight • Cave

This source is one of the most curious in the Loue valley. Emanating from a deep cave (and accessible on foot) the waterfall expels its waters with a rather impressive …

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15.6 km

Gorges de Noailles

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The Gorges de Noailles take you up the Loue to its source. At the end of the trail, a vertiginous cave awaits you. She opens her mouth wide to let …

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19.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

6.62 km

960 m

884 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.48 km

4.12 km

3.50 km

2.33 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (850 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

19°C

7°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

April 12, 2025,Tag 1 Schluchten im Jura La Loue

Today we were in the Loue Gorge. Even the small village is worth seeing. The tour was magnificent, but challenging. Tomorrow we'll head to the Swiss side.

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June 15, 2024,Französisches Jura - La Loue

The long journey of 2.5 hours was definitely worth it. I would say that was the most beautiful tour I have ever done. We started in Mouthier-Haute-Pierre. We went up the La Loue to the source, passing one highlight after another - almost non-stop. On the right, along the river, we passed small and large waterfalls, moss-covered trees and rocks, …

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