You won’t regret the detour to Morteau, a mountain gem nestled in the folds of the Jura Mountains, surrounded by fir and beech forests and rolling pastures.
This little paradise is home to rich traditions and local expertise: smoked meats, cheeses, as well as other regional delights and sweet treats. Leaving this place behind won’t be easy!
Visit one of the most impressive tuyés in the Haut-Doubs, where you can breathe in that wonderful smoky aroma. You’ll discover the drying room where Cendrée, Morteau sausage, ham, and more are smoked.
Delight your taste buds by tasting delicious local products and take home some tasty memories.
Tuyé du Papy Gaby
Meat drying and smoking are part of the regional traditions, a craft that endures thanks to the wood from the abundant forests thriving in the area. The Morteau sausage is one of the most appreciated artisan products among food lovers.
Visit Salaisons Bouhéret, a local artisan specializing in smoked charcuterie.
Salaisons Bouhéret
Chef Hugues Droz invites you to take a gourmet break in Villers-le-Lac, right on the Franco-Swiss border. Restaurant Le France plays with flavours and textures, showcasing an inventiveness that elevates traditional recipes.
The excellent wine list takes you on a journey through the Jura vineyards and other great French wine regions.
👍 Visit the Montlebon Cooperative Cheese Dairy to discover the entire process of making Comté cheese. Be sure to book a guided tour.
Montlebon Cheese Dairy
👍 The Suchaux Fruitière produces and ages Comté, Morbier, and raclette. Once again, you can join a guided tour of the production workshop and the aging cellars, finishing with a tasting session.
Les Suchaux Fruitière
👍 Enjoy a pleasant visit to the Mont de Fuans Goat Farm. You’ll discover the herd’s production: fresh, semi-fresh, and aged crottins, fresh, semi-fresh, and aged logs, as well as Tomes.
Chèvrerie du Mont de Fuans
👍 Maison Rième specializes in the artisanal production of refreshing lemonades and intensely fruity syrups. You’ll find a choice of forty syrup flavours, ten lemonade varieties, and you can even taste a local craft beer.
Maison Rième
👍 Continue your gourmet shopping by discovering the expertise of a snail farmer in Fournets-Luisans. The Escargots du Tartot offers visits to the small farm and even lunch at the farmhouse restaurant.
Escargots du Tartot
Come and discover an 18th-century traditional farm in the Haut-Doubs. The Grand'Combe-Châteleu Farm Museum invites you to explore traditional Comtois crafts, including a forge workshop.
Guided by an expert, you’ll gain insight into the lifestyle of farming families from the past.
Make a quick stop at Viennet Bakery in Villers-le-Lac and treat yourself to a wide variety of breads while discovering a must-try pastry from the Haut-Doubs: the gâteau de ménage! To enjoy it, the bakery has set up a charming tea room where you can have a peaceful breakfast or taste the delicious pastries. All products are homemade: macarons, petits fours, savory tarts, and tiered cakes...
👍 Gourmet route in the Haut-Doubs
From Salins-les-Bains to Morteau
Along this gourmet route, you’ll stop in towns especially welcoming to food lovers and epicureans. This itinerary encourages impromptu tastings at Pontarlier distilleries, cheese dairies, aging cellars, and unusual spots like Fort Saint-Antoine and the tuyés, key places dedicated to smoking cured meats.
Distance: 80 km
Travel time: 2h
👍 Gourmet route in the Doubs, the land of delights
From Morteau to Montbéliard
A second route takes you from Morteau to Montbéliard. It’s the perfect chance to taste the two IGP sausages. This gourmet city break invites you to savour a variety of flavours, with plenty of opportunities to sit down and enjoy.
Distance: 75 km
Travel time: 1h30
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