Dan Cross – Poligny, capital of Comté cheese loop from Poligny

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Poligny

Dan Cross – Poligny, capital of Comté cheese loop from Poligny

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Dan Cross – Poligny, capital of Comté cheese loop from Poligny

04:53

15.8km

520m

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

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 2.21 km for 132 m

After 3.21 km for 92 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.28 km

View of Poligny from Trou de la Lune

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The Hole of the Moon is a cave dug in the limestone rock of the cliffs overlooking Poligny and its vineyards.

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5.00 km

Panorama of the Poligny reculée

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7.21 km

This 19th century castle is very well preserved and documented allowing to know a good part of
his history. This castle is distinguished from similar buildings of the same period by its singular location at the bottom of a secluded.

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11.7 km

Dan Cross

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The cross is located on the rock of the tooth, and belongs to the commune of Barretaine. It indicates to hikers passing by that a superb view awaits them, since it dominates Poligny and the entire Orain valley.

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13.5 km

Poligny

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Self-proclaimed “world capital of the county”, Poligny is a small town of 4,000 inhabitants focused on the production of the famous cheese. There is notably the Maison du Comté, an …

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13.8 km

Old town of Poligny

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It was market day, restaurant and bars.
The road next door is not so good.

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13.8 km

Poligny, capital of Comté cheese

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Self-proclaimed “world capital of the county”, Poligny is a pretty little town of 4,000 inhabitants. There you will find many places to eat and spend the night.

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15.8 km

End point

Train Station

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