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A lovely walk that will take you to the Waroly Caves, via Mancenans Lizerne. The return route takes you through the Grand Verger and its viewpoint over the Swiss Alps and their iconic peaks, notably the Jungfrau and the Eiger.

From Chapelle-sur-Furieuse, through forests, vineyards and meadows, you will reach the ruins of Vaulgrenant Castle and then return to your starting point along the Furieuse river via a long descent. You will pass through the small village of Onay, then the suburbs of Salins-les-Bains, via the Voie Verte, before reaching Marnoz and heading towards Château de Vaulgrenant. Enjoy beautiful views of Le Poupet and the forts of Salins-les-Bains.

A short, easy family walk. A gentle descent takes you to the Comboyer spring, then along a lovely forest path you reach the Norvaux viewpoint with a breathtaking view of the valley. A playground awaits you a little further on, complete with a picnic table and a small shelter. This route is suitable for pushchairs, provided you avoid the nature trail and complete the circular route via the white path.

A lovely little walk around Boussières, through open countryside and woodland, and following a stream for a short while before fording it. A short, steep climb will take you to the top of the hill, then a long descent will bring you closer to the village, which you’ll reach via the fitness trail to arrive at the beautiful church and its porch, listed as Historic Monuments.

This short, easy family walk will take you through the woods from the Vaugrenans valley to Velesmes, before returning via the outskirts of Benusse and its mill.

A short, easy family circular route, following paths amongst the ponds of the former sand pits. You’ll reach the Moulin du Pré, a riverside rest stop and the base of the local rowing club, before returning via the cycle route along the river.

A lovely little walk along the River Loue, then through meadows and forests with a variety of tree species. A family walk with a section emerging from the forest offering a unique view of the village of Quingey.

An easy family walk through a communal woodland adjoining the great Chaux Forest. Narrow paths, wide avenues and dirt tracks make up this route. In some places, you’ll need a bit of a sense of direction, as the paths are barely visible. You’ll also get a good insight into the different stages of forest management.

A circular walk in the Thoraise plain, with no difficulty whatsoever. The first circular route takes you along the Doubs and past the military camp, then through the Monsieur Canal tunnel. The second loop takes you upstream along the cycle route, followed by a visit to the picturesque site of La Pierre de Vorges, with a return route through the woods. You can also see the Convent of Bethany on the opposite bank and the site of the canal tunnel. There is also a fine view of the ruins of Montferrand Castle.

A lovely little walk around Villars-Saint-Georges that will take you through meadows and woods, across a pretty valley, to the banks of the Doubs before heading back up into the large forest. A family-friendly walk where you might spot (with a bit of luck, at least) roe deer, foxes and a variety of birds. ⚠️ The route is close to the Gouffre du Creux de Pépé Regional Nature Reserve, where specific regulations apply. See the practical information.

A short walk but featuring a fairly steep descent; take care if the ground is wet, as the pebbles strewn across the path can be slippery and may roll under your feet.After taking in the view over the Doubs valley from the chapel, you’ll follow part of the strategic path; then, after the long, steep descent, the climb back up to the Caillet mill follows the stream, amidst fields of wild garlic in spring.Rated as moderate due to the steep descent.

A long walk that will take you as far as Busy, returning via the Roman road and the ridge leading down to Boussières. There are several scenic viewpoints to enjoy, at Vorges, in the Bois de Gevrey or above Vorges. You may spot chamois if you keep quiet as you approach their resting area. On a very clear day, you can see the Vosges mountain range.

This long hike will take you to the Goulot farm, offering superb panoramic views over the lower Doubs valley and the Chaux and Serre forests. There are also views of the first and second Doubs plateaus. The varied trail surfaces, short climbs and long descents will ensure a wide variety of experiences throughout the route.

A lovely little walk that will take you to the Source de Buy, below Busy. After following the stony path down to the Pierre de Vorges, you’ll come across this small, ever-flowing spring. After following the Ruisseau du Moulin Caillet and its meandering course, you’ll join the cycle route, then the strategic path which will take you up to the N-D du Mont viewpoint, where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Besançon and its western outskirts, as well as the Doubs valley.

This lovely walk will take you to Busy along pretty, undulating woodland paths to Vorges, after which the gradient reverses on the way to Busy. From there, the road surface changes. A very steep tarmac road will take you to the D083, where you’ll take a ridge path, then the Roman road and dirt tracks for the return journey. This route offers beautiful panoramic views of several spots in the Doubs Valley.

This walk, designed for road runners or joggers, follows only tarmac paths and a few country lanes. Through the woods, it will take you to La Piroulette, a hamlet of Torpes, then you’ll pass through Routelle, with a view of the spring in the centre of the village. You’ll then follow the cycle route for several kilometres along the canal before returning to Boussières via the plain.

This circular walk starting from Boussières will take you to the Abbans-Dessus signpost as you head up the Ruisseau de la Chandole. After enjoying the views over the Loue and Doubs valleys, the return journey follows the Roman road and the descent via the Essart du Loup.

A lovely circular loop around Boussières that will take you to the Monsieur Canal cut-through at Thoraise. After a stretch along the River Doubs, beneath the ruins of Montferrand Castle, you’ll head back up to Busy via the hamlet of Le Moulinot. You’ll then reach Vorges via the old Roman road, which offers a lovely view over the Doubs valley.

From Boussières, you can reach the Pierre de Vorges via a forest path. Make your way to the Moulin Caillet by following this stream and crossing fields of wild garlic. In the middle of the pastures, head up the Essart du Loup and enjoy the view. Follow the Roman road and pass the Montgardot monument to reach the Chemin de la Grand-Fin d’Abbans-Dessus; then, heading down through the woods, you’ll reach the Ruisseau de la Chandole. Follow the stream and fords across it to return to Boussières via the plain.

This short walk will take you through woods and meadows to the Chouzelot (or Mont Gardot) monument. After crossing the ridge, you’ll walk through a beautiful forest to return to your car park, passing vineyards and orchards along the way.

This is a lovely little walk in the hills above Boussières and Vorges-les-Pins, combining a departmental road, a dirt track and a forest track, offering you various views of the villages in the west of Besançon.

This walk will take you to a unique vantage point overlooking the Boussières paper mills, taking you through a variety of landscapes. The first section runs alongside the canal, following the cycle route, whilst the second takes you through the forest, climbing through the woods to reach these views of the paper mills and their workers’ housing estates. From the Virgin of Torpes, situated just a stone’s throw away, you’ll be able to take in the whole valley. After passing through the village, head back towards the River Doubs and make your way back to the starting point.

A lovely, easy family walk offering magnificent views over the Doubs valley as far as the Serre massif, as well as over the Loue valley, from the lower plateaus to Mont Poupet. Part of the return journey follows a small stream and the Boussières plain.

A short family walk combining a tarmac road at the start, followed by long stretches through woodland before climbing up to the chapel to enjoy a magnificent view over the Doubs valley and Besançon.