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Smuggling treasure hunt

Theme trailHiking trailObstacle-free route
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 2.60 km

Parc du Doubs - The smuggling treasure hunt is an investigation that will take you in the footsteps of 19th-century smugglers, with 10 panels featuring games and riddles, and an easy 2.6km walk with a gift at the end.

Welcome to the footsteps of Joséphine. A long time ago, this little girl lived in Villers-le-Lac, not far from here. Her father, Pierre, was a famous smuggler. He had decided to give up this dangerous activity, but nevertheless ventured out one last time. Unfortunately, he was caught by the customs officers and sent to the galleys. But before leaving, he left his daughter some clues to help her find his treasure. Along the walking trail are 10 panels with an investigation and a game. The answers are revealed on the next panel. It's a great way for the whole family to discover the Saut-du-Doubs in a different way, while having fun and learning lots of new things!

Route-information

Length
2.60 km
Amount untarred route
2.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
140 m
Altitude difference descent
140 m
Time required
1 hour 30 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Easy
Height profile view map

- The treasure hunt is open every day from April (Easter) to the end of October.
- No advance booking is necessary
- It is free of charge
- Suitable for children aged 6 and over and adults
- Signs are in French and German (English version available on the website)

  • Suitable for strollers
  • child-friendly

Price information

free

Possibilities for catering

Restaurant du Saut du Doubs (Suisse), www.saut-du-doubs.ch
Restaurant de l'Absinthe (France), www.sautdudoubsresto.com

Infrastructure

Compagnie de navigation NLB, www.nlb.ch

Arrival

Starting point
Saut-du-Doubs, débarcadère côté France (Altitude: 724 m)
Arrival by public transport
Compagnie de navigation NLB Timetable SBB
Destination
Restaurant du Saut-du-Doubs, côté Suisse (Altitude: 724 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Children < 6 years
  • Children from 7-12 years
  • Families

Season

April, Mai, June, July, August, September, October

Contact

Business is partner of the park
Restaurant du Saut du Doubs
Le Saut-du-Doubs 225
2416 Les Brenets
Tel. +41 (0)32 932 10 70
www.saut-du-doubs.ch

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