Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Renédale

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Mouthier-Haute-Pierre

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Renédale

Hard

4.7

(33)

158

hikers

Source de la Loue – Source du Pontet loop from Renédale

02:37

8.52km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: September 10, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.93 km for 23 m

After 6.06 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.01 km

Source du Pontet Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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1.52 km

Gorges of the Loue

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

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1.92 km

Source de la Loue

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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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2.04 km

Source of the Loue and the Old Mill

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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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2.23 km

Gorges de Noailles

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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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5.24 km

Karst River and Hydroelectric Plant

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

5.99 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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6.05 km

Source du Pontet

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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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8.52 km

End point

Parking

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