From coniferous forests to peat bogs, Bonnétage offers different ways to experience its landscape and local heritage. The village lies in the heart of the Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger and extends as far as the Doubs River on the Swiss border. This variety can help you choose where to stay: you can give different weight to nature, named cultural sites, Comté and equestrian activities.
Forests, peat bogs and scenic views
Bonnétage has around 500 hectares of forest, with numerous hiking trails. The “Village Haut” hike passes through coniferous forest and wetlands with peat bogs, goes by a pond, crosses green combes and follows rocky ridges; sinkholes are also part of the route. If you want to combine different types of landscape on one hike, this is a specific option. The sequence of forest, wetlands, hollows, pond and ridges gives this hike its distinctive appeal.
The Tourbière des Creugnots offers a different focus: a boardwalk lets visitors explore this peat bog site. There are also peat bogs at Étang du Moulin in Bonnétage. Walkers can also see the Bernese Alps from Village Haut. So, alongside a hike through several types of landscape, you can choose a specifically named peat bog site, another place with peat bogs and a particular viewpoint.
Local heritage and Comté
Local heritage in Cerneux-Monnot includes a church with a statue of Notre Dame de Lorette, as well as a former presbytery and a former school. The former use of the latter two buildings remains part of their history. The Mairie et Fromagerie, known as the Fruitière de Bonnétage, offers another way to explore the past: it is classified as part of the industrial heritage of the Doubs department. The sites mentioned thus range in interest from the church and former buildings to a cheese dairy with an industrial heritage designation.
At the Fruitière de Bonnétage, visitors can discover how Comté is made and learn how to taste the cheese according to the season. Visits are available by reservation; tastings are also available and are seasonal. If, alongside nature and cultural heritage, you would also like to learn about Comté production, this offering adds a culinary theme to the other highlights.
Equestrian activities and planning
Les Écuries des Cottards offers riding lessons, riding courses, trail rides, carriage rides and themed outings for all levels throughout the year. Reservations are required. These different activities give your stay another focus, whether you mainly want to hike, visit cultural sites or learn about Comté production.
When planning, it is worth noting the different reservation details: reservations are required at Les Écuries; visits to the Fruitière are available by reservation. Tastings are also available and depend on the season. If you plan to take part in one of these activities, you can take these conditions into account when choosing your experiences.
Cerneux-Monnot and the Fruitière add culture and Comté to the options. Consider which of these aspects you would like to shape your stay before looking for hotels in Bonnétage.
Discover more destinations: Granges-Narboz, Les Fontenelles, Charquemont, By, Rennes-Sur-Loue, Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, Chapelle-Des-Bois, Les Auxons
For the broader travel overview: Doubs.
