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Autruche (rivière) . Affluent de la Madeleine walks
The Bessoncourt high wood tour
Local authority 
12.29 km
+61 m
-62 m
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bessoncourt (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A true journey through history, this hike alternates between remarkable sites and natural gems.
The route is marked with a yellow disc.
Circular loop via the Étang de l'Autruche and the Faré
Visorando member 
11.71 km
+220 m
-213 m
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Roppe (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This family walk, starting from the Château Lesmann car park in Roppe, will take you to the distinctive Y-shaped Étang de l'Autruche lake and then to the Faré,the first line of defence of Fort de Roppe. Enjoy magnificent views of the Vosges mountains from Planche des Belles Filles to Grand Ballon. Finally, you will pass by the Maie farm and then near old gypsum mines (or holes), with views of the Jura and the Alps on a clear day, before returning to the starting point.
Circular Madeleine in Novillard, Fontenelle and Petit-Croix
Visorando member 
12.16 km
+52 m
-51 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Novillard (Territoire-de-Belfort)
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.
Walks near Autruche (rivière) . Affluent de la Madeleine
Belfort - Fesches-le-Châtel
Visorando member 
21.24 km
+217 m
-245 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike is the first of two stages linking the end of the Vosges crossing in Belfort to the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura (or GTJ on maps), located at the start of Mandeure. This hike is very cultural, starting in the historic town of Belfort. The first part takes you past three forts: Belfort, Basses Perches and Bosmont. The hike is never very far from urban areas and it is even possible to get there by TGV as the high-speed train passes through. It is a hike that alternates between woods, agricultural plains and villages of varying sizes, including Bourogne and its charming wash houses. The end of the hike is the most pleasant part of the route, crossing the dry grasslands of Bourogne and walking along the Rhône-Rhine Canal.
Giromagny - Belfort
Visorando member 
19.39 km
+122 m
-228 m
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This stage is the last of the Club Vosgien's red rectangle trail through the Vosges. This stage is classified as moderate as there is virtually no elevation gain. Most of the hike takes place under forest cover. The stage starts in the small town of Giromagny and ends in the beautiful city of Belfort, passing by Bartholdi's Lion, a must-see photo spot for those completing the Vosges crossing!
Ballon d'Alsace - Giromagny
Visorando member 
12.47 km
+127 m
-825 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike takes you down from Ballon d'Alsace to Giromagny. It is the continuation of the Vosges crossing, proposed by DNA, Passion Vosges and the Journal d'Alsace (see practical information). The first few kilometres are along the ridges, with views of the Black Forest, the Rhine Valley and even the Alps. During this same section, you may come across several ski resorts, such as La Chaumière and La Gentiane. A farmhouse inn at Wissgrut offers lunch. Further on, a shelter at the Col du Chantoiseau provides a place to picnic. The descent then continues, sometimes more steeply than others. The arrival in Giromagny offers views of the city of Belfort.
Ballon d'Alsace - Chalet de l'Alouette
Visorando member 
22.83 km
+567 m
-1,117 m
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful route begins with two remarkable peaks in the Vosges and offers beautiful views of the upper Moselle valley, before reaching the Pays des Étangs.
Fesches-le-Châtel - Mandeure
Visorando member 
25.32 km
+366 m
-363 m
8h 15
Difficult
Departure from Fesches-le-Châtel (Doubs)
This is the last stage before the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura. The hike is mainly through forest, crossing the woods of Sochaux, Fays and Goutils. At the end of the stage, you can explore the village of Thulay. Halfway along the route, there are shops where you can buy supplies in Seloncourt. There are also some interesting viewpoints along the way.