On the Bellelay path | Chemin de Bellelay

From Bellelay it goes over wooded meadows, typical of the Grand Chasseral, to Moron. The gently descending path leads through the forest to Sornetan. If the sound of water is audible, you are standing at the gateway to the impressive Pichoux Gorge. It then continues steeply uphill to the Semplain farm. A few meters further, at the viewpoint on the tip of a rock outcrop, there is a magnificent panorama of the Pichoux Gorge. The path continues below the ridge of Droit Mont. After a final ascent through the Béroie forest, it continues to Bellelay, the birthplace of Tête de Moine AOP. The museum with demonstration cheesemaking and cheese cellar invites you on a journey through time and is also a treat for the palate. | The hike starts at Bellelay and crosses meadows up to the hamlet of Moron. The path, on a slight descent, then goes into the forest to reach the village of Sornetan. One continues towards the Pichoux Gorges. Then, at the entrance to these, one leaves the noise of the water to head steeply up to the farm of Semplain. A few meters further on is a viewpoint at the end of a rocky spur. From there, you enjoy a magnificent panorama of the Pichoux Gorges. The path continues below the ridge of Droit Mont, then a last ascent leads through the Béroie forest to Bellelay, birthplace of the Tête de Moine AOP. To learn more about the history of the famous cheese and the traditions linked to its production, it is possible to visit the Maison de la Tête de Moine. The museum, with its demonstration cheese dairy and cheese cellar, invites you to travel back in time while offering a great experience for the taste buds.