The Ladders of Death are a route formed by three metal ladders. They also designate a Via ferrata course which is on the same site and which offers a circuit suspended between the cliffs of the Doubs gorges. Sensitive souls refrain. Breathtaking experience.

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Bumble-Bee

March 16, 2024

Rock climbing

This 500 meters long via ferrata with a 100 meters positive difference in altitude takes place on the French-Swiss border, in the grandiose and vertiginous setting of the Doubs gorges …

Romain

April 23, 2025

Hiking

Please note that most of the photos associated with the route are photos of the via ferrata and the names of the ladders themselves, which are very solid stairs and not rope bridges! It is perfectly feasible for hiking, even if the height can be disconcerting.

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1. Les Echelles de la Mort par la Cendrée — loop in the parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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2. The Doubs River – The Ladders of Death loop from Biaufond Douane

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3. The Ladders of Death – Cendré Viewpoint loop from Parking du Refrain

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 650 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

4°C

-6°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Charquemont, Montbéliard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. Les Echelles de la Mort par la Cendrée — loop in the parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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3. The Ladders of Death – Cendré Viewpoint loop from Parking du Refrain

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