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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

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Villers-Le-Lac

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail – Châtelot Dam loop from Barrage du Châtelot

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Pontarlier

Villers-Le-Lac

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail – Châtelot Dam loop from Barrage du Châtelot

Moderate

4.7

(12)

140

hikers

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail – Châtelot Dam loop from Barrage du Châtelot

02:22

8.52km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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2.50 km

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pretty little rock arch through which the hiking trail leads. There are a few more of them on the Swiss side.

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2.58 km

Rock Archway and Lakeside Path, Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

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Spectacular section along the cliff face with great river views.

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2.62 km

View of the Doubs' Horseshoe Bend

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All along the path that borders the Doubs, you can admire the preserved landscape in the gorges. Here, the loop, the horseshoe, formed by the lace of the Doubs is one of the most famous viewpoints in this sector.

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3.82 km

Upper Viewpoint of Saut du Doubs

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Viewpoint overlooking the waterfall.

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4.31 km

L'Absinthe Distillery

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Café with a beautifully situated self-service terrace and a variety of beers, including "Saut Du Doubs" and absinthe.

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8.24 km

Châtelot Dam

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The Châtelot dam, 74 meters high, was built in 1953. The use of the valley and the rock gives it a spectacular character. It's a fantastic place to see, especially when the water is flowing over the dam!

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8.52 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

1.01 km

582 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

1.87 km

871 m

710 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

27°C

8°C

18 %

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Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail – Châtelot Dam loop from Barrage du Châtelot

Rock Arch on the Doubs Trail

Rock Archway and Lakeside Path, Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

View of the Doubs' Horseshoe Bend

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