A cycling route starts in Belleherbe, and several hiking routes pass through the village or include it in their itineraries. There is also a church with several layers of restoration, a privately owned house built in the traditional style, and an insight into cheese-making. When planning your trip, it is worth considering these offerings as distinct areas of interest: cycling, hiking, architectural history or regional food production.
Cycling and hiking routes at different scales
The Le Pont Neuf cycling route runs from Belleherbe via Cour-Saint-Maurice to the Dessoubre at Pont Neuf. From there, it follows the river upstream to Gigot, then continues towards Bretonvillers, Chamesey and Charmoille. The route connects Belleherbe with several places along the cycling itinerary and gives cyclists specific stage points to help them find their way.
For a multi-day hike, the GR® de Pays Monts du Lomont offers a clearly defined itinerary: the route is difficult, takes six days and is 118.3 kilometres long. Belleherbe is the 22nd commune on this trail. Le prince de Belleherbe is described differently: the hiking route explores both banks of the Dessoubre along scenic paths, minor roads and some fields. The GR is defined by its distance, duration and difficulty; Le prince is characterised by its riverbanks and the variety of route types.
The Vallée et reculée du Dessoubre route also passes through Belleherbe. This gives you several named routes to choose from, though they should not be understood as one continuous itinerary. Trail conditions and route information can change; check the latest information before setting out.
Church and architectural history
The church in Belleherbe was built in 1764 under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception. Its Comtois dome has been restored several times. The Stations of the Cross have also been fully restored, and the church was given new painted decoration in 1995. Together, the construction date and subsequent work give a concrete picture of the local history of church architecture.
Another example of local architecture is the Maison Sorribès dite château. The building, with its square floor plan, was probably constructed at the end of the 18th century and is considered representative of the area's traditional building style. It is privately owned. Its name and architecture identify it as a historic building, but do not imply that it can be visited.
Nature and cheese-making
The Chapelle de Droitfontaine is part of the Natura 2000 network. A colony of around 30 female lesser horseshoe bats lives in its attics and bell tower. This is a noteworthy natural feature of Belleherbe, and the site is also sensitive. Respect its protected status and treat the site with care.
At Les Fruitières du Plateau de Belleherbe, cheesemaker Yves Boillon explains how he processes the milk delivered daily by the cooperative's 31 members. This brings the production of a regional food into focus alongside the routes and historic buildings. When exploring Belleherbe, you can therefore choose from a range of themes for your stay instead of planning your trip solely around a hike or a single building.
Discover more destinations: Marchaux, Montlebon, La Cluse-et-Mijoux, École-Valentin, Bart, Longevilles-Mont-d'Or, Geneuille, Montferrand-Le-Château
For the regional travel overview: Doubs.
