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In the wooded pastures of the Doubs Nature Park, encounter "franches-montagnes" horses grazing in semi-liberty and meet the breeders of this unique Swiss horse.
This hike does full justice to its name. The trail leads from Les Brenets near La Chaux-de-Fonds to St. Ursanne, almost always alongside the River Doubs and crossing the Doubs Regional National Park from west to east.
From Les Brenets, follow the Doubs to the impressive Saut du Doubs, a 27m high waterfall. The river widens into a mineral world to the Châtelot dam before sinking into deep gorges.
This stage goes through a thick and wild forest, house of many plant and animal species . It is hard to imagine just how much industry there was here 200 years ago. Today, only a few signs of this intense industrial activity remain.
Enjoy the water along the quiet broad pathways, an ideal spot to observe the river's activity. Amid the silent fishermen, you can admire the trouts, pikes and aprons, also known as Roi du Doubs.
Leave the wild nature behind you and slowly come back to the real world before reaching the medieval town of St-Ursanne. There, the Doubs makes a sharp turn; perhaps this is where it gets ist name from - dubitus meaning the hesitant in Latin.
Just a stone's throw from the Etang de la Gruère, Yann Studer and his team are inspired by the calm of the place to offer creative and seasonal cuisine on the shaded terrace as well as in the nicely wooded room.
Welcome to this "family country inn that offers room and board", as defined by Cathy and Serge Trolliet-Buchs, who have been running the inn since 2007.
C'est dans une ambiance familiale que Mitsou vous accueillera à l'Auberge La Légende. Une cuisine aux saveurs d'antan. Au calme de la campagne, un séjour reposant.
Auberge située au coeur des Franches-Montagnes. Paradis du cheval, au centre des pâturages boisés, où le bétail circule en liberté. Spécialités: roestis, terrasse ensoleillée.
