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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbéliard
Fournet-Blancheroche

The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Montbéliard
Fournet-Blancheroche

The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

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The Ladders of Death – The Doubs River loop from Fournet-Blancheroche

05:45

19.1km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: November 17, 2025

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger

Waypoints

A

Start point

Hotel

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1

5.13 km

Sur les Roches Viewpoint

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2

8.40 km

The Ladders of Death

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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 …

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3

8.80 km

Les Échelles de la Mort Chapel Shelter

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Former chapel of Charquemont, converted into an unguarded refuge.

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4

9.22 km

The Doubs River

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5

11.5 km

Refrain Dam

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6

12.0 km

Lac de Biaufond

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7

12.1 km

Tall ladder

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Unexpected and fun part of the route. Though it can get complicated if you are hiking with dogs, small kids, etc.

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8

14.9 km

Doubs River

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B

19.1 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.52 km

5.54 km

3.89 km

771 m

397 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

4.14 km

3.91 km

252 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

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