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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Source du Pontet – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Source du Pontet – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Hard

4.8

(66)

350

hikers

Source du Pontet – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

03:37

11.9km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 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 2.40 km for 69 m

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395 m

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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2.32 km

Cave of the Counterfeiters

Highlight • Cave

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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2.40 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 power.
Also, lovers of geological curiosities will notice the walls and vaults of limestone tuff (porous rock common in the region).

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2.99 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 out the waters of the Loue, which tumble down the rocks in stairs.

Before getting there you will pass by the Grand Saut, the largest slope of the Loue and meander between the trees, in a dense wood. Only the emerald shards of the river pierce between the trees.

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6.18 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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6.29 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 springs.
The site is easily accessible and is via marked GR trails.

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6.69 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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7.21 km

Source du Pontet Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

8.22 km

Viewpoint

11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

2.39 km

1.73 km

1.55 km

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.29 km

2.25 km

1.87 km

1.68 km

544 m

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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Comments

October 7, 2023,🤩🫧💧🚰Source de la Loue – Grotte des Faux Monnayeurs - Source de Pontet Runde von 🅿️Ouhans

The Source de la Loue, the source of the Loue, is a huge cave portal at the foot of a huge cliff. Here ends the upper Loue valley, called Gorges de Nouailles, an impressive gorge with limestone cliffs and steep slopes. Many hiking trails along the valley start here.
The Gorges de Nouailles are now interpreted as the remains of …

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August 8, 2022,Bonjour M. Courbet

Absolutely stunning walk. Very easy path on the right bank; to the road, take the prods. Steep trail but with great views of the canyon. The descent is very beautiful, head towards the cave of counterfeit coiners. Return by the left bank difficult in places but almost at the edge of the Loue; sound of water roaring, impressive!

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August 10, 2022,Frankreich Jura Loue-Tal durch die Schlucht bis zur Quelle

The hiking highlight on the last day (this time with a guide who knows the area): through the Gorges de Nouailles along the Loue to its source. The trail is rocky, sometimes steep up and down, sometimes slippery. One waterfall after the next, one more beautiful than the other. The play of colors from dark green to light green and …

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Source du Pontet – Source de la Loue loop from Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

The Loue at Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Cave of the Counterfeiters

Source du Pontet

Gorges de Noailles

Source of the Loue and the Old Mill

Source de la Loue

Gorges of the Loue

Source du Pontet Waterfall

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