Pierrefontaine-les-Varans: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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Culture
The church of Pierrefontaine-les-Varans was registered as a historic monument by decree of 13 June 1991. Its main construction campaign is dated to the last quarter of the 18th century; construction campaigns are recorded for 1782 and 1787.
The Moulin de Vermondans has existed since the 14th century.
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Nature
At 947 metres, the Belvédère du Belmont is the highest point in the municipality and offers a view over the valley. The Roche Percée is located in the Parc naturel régional du Doubs Horloger and faces southeast. There are climbing routes at the Roche Percée with difficulty ratings from 3 to 7a for beginners and intermediate climbers.
The Cascade du Val displays different colours and layers of rock; calcareous tuff forms below the waterfall. The Cascade du Val also has a prepared area for a short stay or a picnic. The Cascade du Moulin de Vermondans lies between Plaimbois-Vennes and Pierrefontaine-les-Varans, plunges 25 metres and forms tuff deposits.
The Rêverotte Valley between Pierrefontaine-les-Varans and Gigot is a protected natural area along a clear, shaded river. Hiking and mountain biking are listed as activities in the Natura 2000 Vallées du Dessoubre, de la Reverotte et du Doubs area.
Activities
The Vautran hiking trail is a challenging 13.2-kilometre PR loop trail in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans. It starts and ends at the Château de Sagey in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans and leads to the Grotte de la Glacière du Roi.
The Crêtes hiking trail is an 8.9-kilometre loop trail of moderate difficulty in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans. It also starts and ends at the Château de Sagey and leads to a monument honouring the Forces Françaises de l’Intérieur.
The Cascade de Vermondans Route No. 44 starts and ends at the Château de Sagey in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans. Haut-Doubs Sport Nature offers outdoor activities in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans, such as hiking, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, stand-up paddling and orienteering.
Pierrefont’ Équitation in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans offers riding and pony lessons, trail rides, riding treks and holiday courses.
Food and Drink
The Fruitière de Pierrefontaine-les-Varans offers free guided tours by prior registration, including for groups and school classes. The Fromagerie de Pierrefontaine-les-Varans offers four varieties of Comté as well as other regional AOP cheeses, including Morbier and Bleu de Gex.
For the overarching travel overview: Doubs.
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