The Doubs rises in Mouthe. The area is also home to the Les Seignes peat bog, views from the Belvédère de la Source and historic buildings in the village. This gives you a choice of nature, trails of varying lengths, winter activities and local history when planning your trip. Deciding which of these aspects you want to shape your stay is a good starting point when looking for a hotel in Mouthe.

Nature between the source and the bog

Les Seignes is one of the municipality’s two major peat bog areas. The Pré-bois des Bâties is also a designated natural area: special management measures apply there to preserve or improve its biodiversity. The Source du Doubs natural area is also listed in the inventory of natural areas in the Doubs département. The river itself rises in Mouthe.

From the Belvédère de la Source, you can see across the Mouthe valley and the Doubs’s first meanders. A constructed path leads to the viewpoint; around 30 minutes are allocated for the circular route. This is a manageable time commitment in its own right, alongside the longer trails. The approximate duration applies to the loop, not to a longer excursion.

Trails of different lengths

The Tour du Val de Mouthe is a difficult 40.1-kilometre circular route. It passes through the Risoux Forest and includes the Source du Doubs. The route also explains murgers: piles of stones that earlier residents cleared from the pastures to make room for grass and, in turn, grazing livestock. From Pontarlier, the Tour can be reached via the D437 towards Mouthe. Check local traffic conditions before setting off.

The GTJ “Source du Doubs – Chaux-Neuve” route covers a different distance: 6.9 kilometres. The information clearly distinguishes this trail section from the difficult 40.1-kilometre circular route. By contrast, around 30 minutes are allocated for the loop at the Belvédère de la Source. These differences help you estimate the scope of your outings without combining the trails into a single circular route.

Buildings and history

The stone Église de l’Assomption dates from the 18th century and can be visited free of charge all year round. It has been fully listed as a historic monument since 16 April 2009. The Pierre de la Dîme stands directly opposite the church. In the Middle Ages, the local lords used it to collect the tithe owed to the priory of Mouthe. Together, the church and stone link an 18th-century building with the older history of the priory.

The Hôtel de Ville de Mouthe has been listed in the supplementary register of historic monuments since 21 June 1990. Another building with a documented date is the Presbytère at 13 Grande Rue, which dates from 1753. These details add two more historical points of interest in the village to a visit to the church.

Winter activities

The Transjurassienne finishes in Mouthe and includes competitions in classic and skating styles. Three snowshoeing and/or walking trails start at Chez Liadet. Pécoud Sport in Mouthe offers equipment for cross-country skiing, skating, backcountry skiing, Nordic hiking, snowshoeing and ski touring on snowshoes. Together, these details highlight a range of winter activities without suggesting that they all have the same type or length of route.

Plan your hotel search around what matters most

When looking for a hotel in Mouthe, you can first decide whether nature, trails, winter activities or local history will shape your trip. Then plan your schedule around the activities you actually intend to do. The short loop at the Belvédère, the 6.9-kilometre GTJ section and the difficult Tour du Val de Mouthe vary considerably in length. Before making a specific booking, check the latest offer details and availability.

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