Source of the Dessoubre – Dessoubre Valley loop from Saint-Hippolyte

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Montbéliard

Saint-Hippolyte

Source of the Dessoubre – Dessoubre Valley loop from Saint-Hippolyte

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Source of the Dessoubre – Dessoubre Valley loop from Saint-Hippolyte

04:07

66.3km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7 m for 6 m

After 66.3 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.26 km

Rest area on the Dessoubre

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A lot of benches, tables and boards with informations are located there. Wonderful quiet Valley and this is the best place to rest. I haven’t seen anything else there like this.

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10.00 km

Small Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Small waterfall just after the bridge. 200m. On 8/30/23 unfortunately without water 😞

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10.5 km

Riverside Rest Spot in Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Highlight • River

14.3 km

Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

About 500m further down the river there is a beautiful viewpoint Ambon di du Baron. Right before the 🏡 it goes up. Great river view.

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33.4 km

A little corner of freshness which is very welcome in summer. From here you see the Dessoubre river being born in a succession of small waterfalls which emanate from the rocks of the Cirque de Consolation.

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40.1 km

Hôtel Le Gigot

Highlight • Restaurant

This hotel restaurant is located on the water's edge, at the confluence of the Dessoubre and the Reverotte.
If you are a lover of river fish, you are in the right place for a foodie.

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40.1 km

Dessoubre Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Wonderful deserted valley, where you can jump into the brook.
But watch out for the motorbike route.

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66.2 km

Saint-Hippolyte village

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the Doubs Valley, Saint-Hippolyte is a charming village in Franche-Comté. With its ancient streets and Romanesque church, it offers a peaceful break by the water, surrounded by the lush green landscapes of the Jura.

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