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The green escape from La Madeleine to Anjoutey
Explore the magic of the Madeleine River in Anjoutey: a captivating adventure with the added bonus of discovering the Moulin wetlands. Set off on a dynamic hike where the wild nature of the Belfort gap reveals an enchanting landscape. Explore the diversity of the landscape through vast meadows and peaceful ponds, not to mention superb views of the countryside and the Southern Vosges mountains. An enriching experience to fully enjoy the local natural heritage.
Larivière Circular
A beautiful discovery of the region around the village of Larivière. In the clearing 10 km north-east of Belfort, this walk will introduce you to a varied landscape of forests, ponds, cultivated fields and pastures.
The Champs Cerisiers circular loop
Starting from the mountain bike centre, near the Étang des Forges water sports centre, this pleasant and easy circular route will allow you to discover the charming landscapes of the Belfort Gap.
The Fox Nature Trail in Étueffont
A very pretty walk starting at the Étueffont forge, 15 km north-east of Belfort. It begins with a lovely stretch along the Madeleine and takes us through superb landscapes of forests and high-altitude meadows. At the Mont Bonnet chapel, you’ll discover a piece of our history.
The Fish Trail in Étueffont
A superb walk for the whole family. The route crosses the village, runs alongside the Madeleine, passes by some beautiful ponds and ends at the Étueffont leisure centre, which offers a lovely spot for fishing and picnics.
Tour of the village of Rougemont-le-Château
A walk in the vicinity of Rougemont-le-Château at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, 15 km north-east of Belfort. It will allow you to discover superb ponds, woodland, a few meadows and a small part of this charming town. It is signposted with the coat of arms of Rougemont, featuring a drawing of a castle.
Welcome to Beaucourt, following in the footsteps of Frédéric Japy
Located 25 km from Belfort and 15 km from Montbéliard, Beaucourt is a town with a rich historical past.
This remarkable walk combines countryside scenery with the magnificent castles of the Japy era.
You’ll discover a beautiful forest, a garden with trees dating back several centuries, the former typewriter factory and a lovely, friendly town.
This walk is signposted.
Circular Mont Jean in Giromagny and Lepuix
A very pleasant walk that allows you to explore parts of Giromagny and Lepuix. During the walk, you’ll discover a flat landscape along the Savoureuse river and a beautiful forest on the foothills of the Vosges mountains. You’ll walk around the huge Lepuix quarry. A good climb, a gentle descent, a walk mostly through the forest.
This walk is signposted.
The Frênoi circular route in Rougegoutte
A lovely walk in Rougegoutte, 15 km north of Belfort. The shaded route is particularly pleasant during heatwaves. The circular route passes through a beautiful beech forest.
We are in the Vosges mountains: a walk with a good elevation gain.
This walk is signposted.
Bringard circular loop to Rougegoutte
A pleasant walk in Rougegoutte, 15 km north of Belfort.
The shaded route is particularly pleasant during heatwaves.
The signposted circular path passes through a beautiful beech forest.
We are in the Vosges mountains: a walk with a good elevation gain.
A circular route via the Col du Chantoiseau near Vescemont.
A very pleasant walk in the foothills of the Vosges.The walk follows mostly wide, gently sloping paths.Beautiful views over the valleys.Several picnic spots with shelter.The route is marked by a Red Ring.
The Grand Tour of Riervescemont, Lamadeleine and Val des Anges
A long walk starting from Lamadeleine Val des Anges, 20 km north-east of Belfort.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy the coolness of the forest and superb views from the heights. You’ll pass the shelters at the Col des Sept Chemins and the Col de Chantoiseau. On the ridge, just after the Refuge du Baerenkopf, you’ll be treated to a superb view of the Vosges mountains.
Walk from the Adour fountain to Labetain
A short, very easy circular walk that allows you to explore the village of Lebetain.
You’ll see a pretty village situated on the Swiss border near Delle, 25 km from Belfort via the motorway.
The Adour is a small river that flows through Lebetain.
The route is signposted with a Red Ring.
Circular Three valleys in Lebetain
This superb hike allows you to discover the village of Lebetain and the surrounding valleys with their typical Jura landscape. The starting point is near the Swiss border, close to Delle, 25 km from Belfort via the expressway.
My favourite part: a very pretty section through the middle of a pasture in a narrow valley with a small stream and numerous little waterfalls. However, there is a fairly difficult section with a steep path for about 50 metres.
The hike is signposted
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Circular Courlis and Rhône-Rhine Canal
A pleasant hike in Montreux-Château, 15 km east of Belfort.
It will allow you to discover some very pretty villages:
- Autrage and Novillard with their pretty half-timbered houses.
- Petit-Croix with the Pégoud monument.
- Montreux-Château with its beautiful chapel and the motte castrale, the remains of a medieval castle.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
Sentier des Passeurs in Saint-Dizier-l'Évêque
This is a very pleasant hike that alternates between forest and countryside landscapes. There are lovely views of the Swiss Jura and the Southern Vosges.
The paths you will take are steeped in history. In fact, you will be walking along the paths where smugglers accompanied fugitives during the Second World War.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
Walk south of Frahier and Chatebier
A lovely walk starting from Frahier et Chatebier, 10 km west of Belfort.
This walk takes you through lovely countryside and woodland scenery. On the way back, it follows the old Haute-Saône Canal.
The swing wells at the start of Croix
A beautiful hike 30 km from Belfort, 10 km from Delle and 20 km from Montbéliard. Croix is a small village south of the Territoire de Belfort on the border with Switzerland and the Doubs. There you can see some very pretty swing wells and an unusual cross-shaped water tower. A very pleasant walk with beautiful countryside and forest scenery.
The route is marked with a Green Ring.
The Smugglers’ Trail in Delle
A lovely walk that takes you through the centres of Delle and Boncourt, with some very pretty old buildings.You’ll also walk through a forest with a stunning view.If you have a little time to spare, take a short detour to enjoy the tranquillity of the ‘Sentier des Faines’ and the ‘Enchanted Forest’.This walk is signposted.
Walk to the viewpoints in Montbouton
A superb hike in the south of the Belfort area in the foothills of the Jura. Exceptional views over the Bas Pays de Montbéliard and the southern Vosges mountains. You will also discover the charming village of Montbouton, 25 km from Belfort and 7 km from Audincourt.
This hike is signposted.
In the shadow of the Florimont towers
A very pleasant walk to discover the village of Florimont and its surroundings in the lush countryside.
At the end, I suggest a short alternative route to reach the foot of the two towers.
Florimont is situated in the foothills of the Jura, 30 km from Belfort and a stone’s throw from Switzerland.
The route is marked with a Green Ring
Les Terres Rouges: Petitmagny – Étueffont
A lovely walk through woodland and countryside.
Two charming villages to explore: Petitmagny and Étueffont.
An easily accessible walk at the foot of the Vosges, 15 km from Belfort.
The walk is signposted with a Green Ring.
Grandvillars family walk, Montrobert walk
A very pleasant walk that allows you to explore Grandvillars and its surroundings.
You’ll see countryside and woodland scenery with a lovely view of the Jura.
Grandvillars is easily accessible via the motorway, 15 km from Belfort.
This walk is signposted.
Walk beneath Le Fayé in Petitmagny and Grosmagny
A pleasant, easy walk on the southern section of the departmental road and of moderate difficulty on the mountainous section.
You’ll discover the villages of Petitmagny and Grosmagny, with their church and the Miclo monument.
You’ll admire countryside and woodland scenery with pretty ponds, a beautiful view of the Vosges, the Fayé, the Salbert and the Planche des Belles Filles, as well as the Belfort Pass.
A short detour will take you to the Notre-Dame du Grippot Chapel.
It is signposted with a Blue Ring
The storks’ passage through Petitefontaine via the ponds
A lovely walk that takes you through countryside and woodland, dotted with some very pretty ponds. There are plenty of footpaths and very little tarmac along this route.
The circular route is signposted with a Red Ring.
Botans Circular Loop
A lovely walk very close to Belfort. You’ll follow the green corridor and the Haute-Saône Canal. You’ll pass through a landscape of farmland and woodland. You’ll discover several pretty villages: Froideval, Botans and Bermont. You’ll walk past the Botans Agricultural Museum.This walk is signposted.
Around Mont Marty in Rougemont-le-Château
A hike mainly through woodland around Mont Marty near Rougemont-le-Château, 15 km north-east of Belfort.You will discover beautiful countryside and woodland scenery with some lovely ponds.You will pass by the Mont Marty nature trail, featuring sixteen botanical markers on the trees in our forests.The walk is signposted with a Blue Ring.
Welcome to Villars-le-Sec on the Franco-Swiss plateau of Ajoie.
This is a pleasant hike on the French-Swiss border, starting from Villars-le-Sec near Delle, 30 km south-east of Belfort. It is very easy to access via the 1019 expressway.
You will enjoy cultivated countryside and forest landscapes with beautiful views of Saint-Dizier-l'Evêque, the Vosges and the Swiss plateau. You will discover a natural curiosity, "les Pas du Diable" (the Devil's Steps), and numerous border markers engraved with the Bernese bear and the fleur-de-lis.
The route is signposted.
The Verchat trail in Joncherey
A lovely hike in the Joncherey area near Delle, 25 km south-east of Belfort. Easy access via the N1019 expressway. You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests, and the Étang du Verchat lake with its tree houses.
This hike is marked with a red ring.
Along the Suarcine in Suarce
A lovely walk in the Sundgau region at Suarce, 20 km south-east of Belfort. You’ll discover beautiful scenery along the Suarcine and magnificent half-timbered houses.
This 3 km walk is easily accessible to everyone.
It is signposted.
Walk of the little huts in Chavanatte
A lovely walk in the Sundgau region at Chavanatte, 20 km south-east of Belfort. You’ll discover beautiful scenery along the Suarcine and magnificent half-timbered houses.
This walk is easily accessible to all and can be split into three circular routes.
It is signposted.
Circular starting from Saint-Germain-le-Chatelet
A pleasant walk to discover the villages of Anjoutey, Bourg-sous-Châtelet and Saint-Germain-le-Châtelet, as well as lovely countryside and woodland scenery.
A special feature of this walk: poems created by a local ‘writing workshop’ are displayed on signs along the route.
The walk is signposted with a Blue Ring.
La Seigneurie and its lake from Petitefontaine
A pleasant hike near Petitefontaine, 20 km north-east of Belfort. You will discover a charming little village and countryside landscapes of forests with numerous ponds. You can take a short detour to admire Lac de la Seigneurie.
The hike is marked with a Green Ring.
Route des Barons de Ferrette in Faverois
A lovely hike in the Faverois area, 30 km south-east of Belfort.
You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests with beautiful ponds.
In spring and autumn, you can observe many migratory birds.
The Fêchoise Walk around Fêche-l'Église
A short walk through fields and woodland, just a stone’s throw from Switzerland and about twenty kilometres from Belfort.
It will take you through lovely countryside and offer some very pretty views of the Jura and Fêche-l’Église.
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The Felon friends’ outing to Lachapelle-sous-Rougemont
A pleasant walk through the countryside and woodland. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks.
Easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about fifteen kilometres north-east of Belfort.
Numerous information boards provide details of the local heritage, wildlife, flora and landscapes.
The route is marked with a Red Ring.
The lower fields of Petitefontaine. The Birds of Prey Walk.
A signposted walk suitable for families through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them. Easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about 15 km north-east of Belfort. Numerous information boards provide details of the heritage, wildlife, flora and landscapes.
The route is marked with a Blue Ring.
Route des autres chênes (Other Oaks Route) towards Autrage
A pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Jura mountains.
Very pretty villages of Novillard, Autrage and Autrechêne with artistic decorations.
Easily accessible, about ten kilometres south-east of Belfort.
This hike is marked.
Walk around Mont Bonnet and the spinning mills of Anjoutey and Étueffont
A pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. It allows you to discover the villages of Anjoutey and Étueffont as well as beautiful landscapes along the Madeleine.
Beautiful view of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them.
It is easily accessible, about ten kilometres north-east of Belfort.
The route is marked with a red ring.
Circular Madeleine in Novillard, Fontenelle and Petit-Croix
A beautiful hike starting in Novillard, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You will discover Novillard, Fontenelle, Petit-Croix and beautiful countryside landscapes with views of the Swiss Jura and the Vosges. You will walk along the banks of the Madeleine river through the undergrowth.
The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915.
This hike is signposted.
Circular walk around the castle mound at Montreux-Château
A lovely walk starting in Montreux-Château, located 15 km east of Belfort.
A pretty village with a chapel built near the site of a motte-and-bailey castle. You’ll discover a rural landscape with views of the Swiss Jura.
The walk passes the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915.
This walk is signposted.
The Bois de Bessoncourt, Fort Route
A lovely circular walk 10 km east of Belfort. It will take you through Bessoncourt with its fort, Phaffans, its church and its former presbytery, and Denney with its superb town hall and a perfectly preserved wash house. Not to mention beautiful countryside scenery and a lovely view of the Vosges mountain range.
This walk is signposted.
Aéroparc à Fontaine, Reppe et Larivière. Circuit des trois villages.
This pleasant hike will allow you to discover three typical villages: Fontaine, Reppe and Larivière, as well as the former Fontaine aerodrome.You will also see magnificent countryside landscapes and beautiful views of the Vosges mountains.This walk is signposted.
01/2026: the path has been diverted at the exit of Reppe to avoid traffic on the main road.
The Pré des Loups Trail: Felon – Saint-Germain-le-Châtelet – Romagny
A pleasant walk through the countryside and forest.
Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them.
It is easily accessible from the D83 (formerly the N83), about ten kilometres north-east of Belfort.
The route is marked with a Green Ring.
The Marnière circular in Foussemagne
This is a very pretty hike that will allow you to discover a charming village and its suburbs, an old synagogue and an "Arromanches" type bridge. It passes near the Porte d'Alsace area with the Fosses discovery trail, where you will learn to recognise the trees of our region. Not to mention the Étang de la Marnière, a vast wetland with flora and fauna to discover.
The hike is signposted.
Le Pré de la Caille, Frais route
A pleasant hike near Frais, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You can admire a rich architectural and natural heritage, beautiful half-timbered houses and a superb view of the Southern Vosges.
The route is marked with a red ring.
Adolphe Pégoud circular in Petit-Croix
A beautiful hike starting in Petit-Croix, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You will discover a pleasant landscape at the foot of the Vosges mountains as you pass through the villages of Cunelières and Foussemagne.
The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, an aviation ace, was shot down in 1915. You will also see the monument dedicated to him in the centre of the village.
The trail is signposted.
The natural areas of Lagrange and its arboretum
An invitation to explore and help preserve the forest’s fragile habitats and trees.
A short, easy walk 10 km east of Belfort.
It is signposted.
Saint-Nicolas circular route: the Haut Bois route
This route will take you deep into the natural forest environment and offer you a glimpse of a wide variety of agricultural landscapes.
Located 15 km east of Belfort, this circular walk is a little long but fairly easy.
It is signposted.
Circular route from La Baroche to Phaffans
This route showcases the Vosges landscape.
A fairly long walk but with very little elevation gain, easily accessible from 6
balisakm to the north-east of Belfort.
Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them.
It can easily be split into two if you wish to shorten the route.
The walk is signposted.