France, Doubs, France
A quiet river hugging corniche along the French and Swiss border deep in the Jura forests.
Length
20 km
In miles
12.4 mi
Driving time
22 min
Atlas rating
8.4 / 10
The run
Goumois to Saint-Hippolyte, following the D437. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 18 April 2026
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