The walk starts and ends in Goumois, the bi-national community down on the banks of the river Doubs. There is a bus leaving Saignelegier at 8.41 in the morning down to Goumois, and two options to return from Goumois back up to Saignelegier at 16... and 17.... The entire trail is signposted as Chemin de la Verrerie, with reference to the numerous glass making factories that once upon a time were run along the Doubs. Some ruins are still to be seen if you follow a difficult little track along the French side of the Doubs from La Goule heading East (different to the route described);
Take an ID or passport with you as you cross the border info France;
The first culinary highlight is situated just accross the bridge from Switzearland into France in the village of Goumois: the little shop "Montagnard" runs an amazing selection of great French food, ranging from local sausages, terrines, cheese, excellent fruit, wine, fresh baguette, croissants, and also has an excellent coffee machine! So do not miss to stop for a second breakfast, and stock on some goodies on the way, or drop into his shop again before you catch return bus home!
The route then follows for a short distance the road, before forking off onto a trail within a hedge, and from then on following more or less closely the Doubs river bank. In spring the trail can be flooded, so be prepared to have to take your shoes off if you go early in the season. At one point opposite the Restaurant de la Theusseret on the Swiss side, the trail climbs up some 50m in altitude to buypass some rocks, but otherwise is easy.
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