Trail of the Ladders of Death 2026

If you like trails that smell of fir trees and stories that give you chills, the Trail of the Ladders of Death in Damprichard is exactly your kind of thing… no melodrama, just enough to make you feel alive 😄.

Here, you run in the heart of the Doubs, in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, where the forest makes you forget the clock and every turn whispers “just a little more” 🌲.

You choose your adventure: 12 km to treat yourself without burning out, 23 km for a real wild outing, or 35 km if you want to head home with stories longer than the run itself 🧭.

The name likes to show off, but the vibe is above all friendly: you come to sweat a bit, laugh a lot, and enjoy the winding paths between clearings and undergrowth, like “ladders” up to a big breath of fresh air 🏞️.

And after the effort, go and relax in Maîche (right next door) for a drink on a terrace, take a detour to Montbéliard and its castle if you want a visit that’s worth a look, or head to Pontarlier to extend the day with the nearby Jura vibe, without making life complicated 🏰.

If you’re coming as a pair or with family, you can also fit in a little forest walk around Damprichard to recover at an easy pace, and finish with a plateau sunset that sets you right again… so, are you in? ⭐