This scenic route provides quite an experience. First up are the eponymous pyramids, although they bear little resemblance to those in Egypt. What they have in common is their conical shape and the fact that they are eye-catching.

The pyramids at Euseigne

The ones at Euseigne were created by erosion, are more slender and have stone hats on top. Their height ranges from 10 to 15 metres.

The pyramids can be viewed from the side of the road, but it is also possible to walk down to them. The path leading down is by the car park, near the Euseigne – Pyramides bus stop. After leaving the bus, walk back a few metres.

According to the map, the path goes even further past the pyramids and then joins the main route. However, at the time I visited, the road was partially closed due to a landslide and I only reached the pyramids.

Wooden mountain huts

The start of the hike leads by the roadway. Further on, after walking through the village of Euseigne, you enter a green area.

The route takes you over picturesque hills with sensational views of the countryside. Along the way, you pass the wooden mountain huts so characteristic of this region. Some of them are aged without human intervention, others have been completely renovated and are used as holiday homes.

Suspension bridge

Another attraction on the trail is the 133-metre long suspension bridge. It is located at the Passerelle de la Grande Combe station.

For those who would like to shorten the route a little and turn around after the bridge, I have included a print screen of a map showing exactly where the bridge is located among the photos. This is because it is not clearly visible on the map.

Longeborgne hermitage

The last section of the route leads between vineyards, and at the Ermitage de Longeborgne station there is another gem on the route. This is the well-known Longeborgne hermitage, especially among pilgrims.

The history of this place dates back to 1522, when the Franciscan friar Jean Bossié and six other monks were given permission to build a chapel in honour of Our Lady and St Francis of Assisi. The buildings managed to blend in with the steep cliff faces. However, the harsh climate and dampness caused the site to become deserted over time.

The hard-to-reach location of the Longeborgne hermitage also had an advantage. Well, the Bramois people used to hide there from invaders.

Nowadays, the site is a popular destination for pilgrims and hikers, who have to climb many steps to reach the hermitage.

For this route, you hike downhill from Longeborgne to the charming village of Bramois, where the trail ends.