Sentier des ponts historiques du Sépey

This circular hike is based around three historical bridges: starting with Pont des Planches, built in 1778, there follows one road-rail bridge and the stone bridge of Pont de la Tine. The trail – which passes through woodland, a ravine and meadows – also features the church at Cergnat with its ancient belfry.

The seven-kilometre circular hike begins directly at Le Sépey station. The yellow-marked hiking trail leaves the village and heads out into open meadows and pastures. With around 360 metres of ascent, the circuit remains manageable, yet offers a varied succession of open terrain and forest over the course of just over two hours.

For the first few kilometres, the route undulates steadily through the open countryside before longer forest sections come to define its character. After the lowest section of the circuit, an extended ascent begins. Towards the end, the terrain opens up again and the trail reaches Cergnat. It passes through the settlement and directly by the church. Shortly afterwards, at around 1'050 m, lies the highest point of the hike.

The trail now descends again towards Le Sépey. A final forest section leads back into the village, where the route passes the Tea Room Mont d'Or. A little later, the circuit closes at Le Sépey station.