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Auxelles-Haut walks
From Auxelles-Haut to the Rahin Valley
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3.63 mi
+1,119 ft
-1,109 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This walk offers a panoramic view of the northern part of the Territoire de Belfort, then of the village of Plancher-les-Mines and, beyond that, the Vosges Saônoises.
Circular forest above Auxelles Haut
5.53 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,677 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The hike begins with a forgotten path that deserves to be preserved. Access to the Querty grassland is very regular in a magnificent forest. Climb towards La Planche des Belles Filles then descend to Auxelles via the superb panorama of Mont Ménard.
Planche des Belles Filles
11.50 mi
+2,477 ft
-2,461 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This day-long hike combines the best of the hikes already offered in this area, including the mines, the Belles Filles pond, Le Querty, the summit of La Planche, the shelter and statue of the Virgin Mary at Mont Ménard, and memorial sites (steles and monuments).
Circular from Planche des Belles Filles and Chaume du Querty from Auxelles-Haut
5.56 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful walk will take you from the charming village of Auxelles-Haut to the summit of the Planche des Belles Filles. You will cross the vast moorland of Mont Ménard with its statue of the Virgin Mary, protector of the village, and the thatched roof of the Querty. Several beautiful viewpoints punctuate a walk offering beautiful forest scenery.
Memorial trail in Auxelles-Haut
Local authority
7.65 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,949 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The legacy of the Chemin de la Mémoire, in association with the Association du Souvenir Français.You will find monuments, memorial stones and information boards commemorating the sacrifice of the Resistance fighters in 1944.You’ll discover a wide variety of landscapes: the village of Auxelles-Haut, the forest, the Chaume du Querty, the Planche des Belles Filles ski resort and a superb view of the Haute-Saône mountains, the Vosges, the Jura and the Alps.The walk is signposted.
Mont Ordon-Verrier circular loop
5.04 mi
+965 ft
-971 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
An easy circular walk starting from the very pretty mountain village of Auxelles-Haut, which follows sections of the Sentier du Souvenir and the Sentier des Mines. Stunning panoramic views over Auxelles and Mont Ménard, Malsaucy, Véronne, Salbert and the valley leading down to Plancher-Bas. The route passes through a magnificent forest.
Circular walk through the Monts de l’Ordon-Verrier, starting from Auxelles-Haut
4.62 mi
+850 ft
-853 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A walk around the Rhôme valley via the Chemin des Stèles du Souvenir to the Col du Querty. The return route follows the forest road, which is a circular route that loops round the Montagne de la Suisse.
The circular Mont Corron in Auxelles-Bas
6.34 mi
+705 ft
-712 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Auxelles-Bas (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This family-friendly route, starting from the charming mountain village of Auxelles-Bas, alternates between river, countryside and woodland.The route is signposted.
Goutte des Saules circular loop
9.71 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,083 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
This beautiful circular route will take you to the magnificent Rahin Waterfalls, a torrent that winds through the trees and rocks of the Saint-Antoine Forest. Most of the route is through the woods. You can visit the Saint-Antoine Cave and the viewpoint of the same name.
The Ballon de Servance from La Planche des Belles Filles
15.43 mi
+2,920 ft
-2,923 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
A lovely hike undertaken in April. The route leads to the summit of the Ballon de Servance (the boundary marker is inaccessible as it is situated on military land). From this vantage point, hikers will enjoy views of Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle and the Ballon d'Alsace.
Geological and mining discovery from Plancher-les-Mines
3.30 mi
+653 ft
-666 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
This walk takes you on a journey through geological time and the industrial and mining past of the Rahin Valley. It starts off along an old miners' path where, if you look carefully, you can find samples of minerals that were previously used as fill (look for anything that sparkles).
Halfway along, it passes near the magnificent Goutte des Saules waterfall and its canyon.
The return journey is along the valley floor, offering views of La Planche des Belles Filles to the east.
Around the Ballon Saint-Antoine
3.07 mi
+538 ft
-509 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
A circular route starting from the car park at La Planche des Belles Filles. The route runs along the north-western side of the Ballon Saint-Antoine, overlooking the Plancher-les-Mines valley, and returns via the eastern side, passing by the Étang des Belles Filles.
Around Giromagny Fort, western route
4.46 mi
+472 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
After a circular walk around the fort’s moats and perhaps a visit to the fort itself, a gentle descent through the shade follows the route of the access road that once led to the fort, winding through the woodland. The return journey along the bottom of the valley beside the Ruisseau Le Gombois offers the chance to enjoy the cool, refreshing air to the full.
Circular des Auxelles Giromagny
5.98 mi
+846 ft
-850 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike will take you on a journey through history, right into the heart of the industrial golden age.
This hike is signposted.
Mont Ordon-Verrier, south side
3.50 mi
+604 ft
-604 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This relatively easy walk, which presents no navigational difficulties, starts in Giromagny. It heads towards Auxelles-Haut and forms a circular route halfway up Mont Ordon-Verrier. On the return journey, the path partly follows the Giromagny-Lepuix Mining Trail and passes through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests throughout.
La Planche des Belles Filles and the Saut de la Truite from Lepuix
16.33 mi
+3,169 ft
-3,169 ft
10h 15
Very difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
There are many notable peaks in the Vosges. Most are in Alsace, with the exception of the Planche des Belles Filles. Famous in the cycling world for the difficulty and gradient of the access road, it can also be reached on foot from Plancher-les-Mines or from Lepuix. This walk begins in this hamlet. It then follows the ridge through woodland to the Ballon d’Alsace before descending alongside the Savoureuse and its waterfalls, including the Saut de la Truite.
The Belles Filles circular
5.92 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,834 ft
4h 20
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The circular Belles Filles in Lepuix
Often shaded and very varied, this walk alternates between woodland and dry grasslands, natural curiosities and local heritage.
The route is marked with a red disc.
From Chauveroche to the Plain des Joncs through the Beucinière Forest
6.33 mi
+1,709 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This moderate-difficulty walk begins gently on the southern and then western slopes of the Lepuix-Malvaux valley. It follows the forest road for much of the way both out and back, offering fine views of the various surrounding hamlets and hills. The forest also offers various points of interest thanks to the majesty of its tall deciduous and coniferous trees; it is light and welcoming.
The Belles Filles circular route via the summit of the Super Planche
6.38 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,034 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This route is a variation on the ‘Circular Route of the Belles Filles’ in Lepuix. Often shaded and very varied, this walk alternates between woodland and dry grasslands, featuring natural and local heritage points of interest, and passes along the FFI trail. For cycling enthusiasts, it offers an insight into the difficulty of the ‘Super Planche des Belles Filles’.
Tour de Fresse
18.79 mi
+3,510 ft
-3,501 ft
11h 40
Difficult
Departure from Fresse (Haute-Saône)
A route along the ridges of the mountains surrounding the village of Fresse, offering splendid views of the typical landscapes of the Vosges-Saônoises.
The planned starting point at the Col de la Chevestraye can easily be reached from the hamlet of Magny de Fresse for those coming from the Belonchamp area.
The Remembrance Route from the Col de la Chevestraye towards Plancher-les-Mines
6.46 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,250 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Fresse (Haute-Saône)
A beautiful hike in the Vosges Saônoises, a stone’s throw from the Planche des Belles Filles between Plancher-les-Mines and Fresse, just north of Champagney. Along this route, information boards recount the actions of the resistance fighters and the battles of the Liberation from September to November 1944. Superb views of the Planche des Belles Filles, the Ballon d’Alsace, Champagney and its basin, as well as the mountains of Haute-Saône, Haut-Doubs and the Swiss Jura.
Circular Beucinière from Lepuix
6.51 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,903 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A hike through the undergrowth of the magnificent Vosges forest, offering a cool respite on hot summer days. Discover the beautiful village of Lepuix and take a detour to the Col de la Rougerie to enjoy the panoramic view of the Ballon de Servance.
Walk in the Ballons Comtois Nature Reserve: dogs not permitted.
The Beucinière circular walk to Lepuix at the foot of the Ballon d’Alsace
5.49 mi
+1,696 ft
-1,696 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely circular walk starting from Lepuix. You’ll discover a charming village with a beautiful church, an old sawmill that’s almost still in working order, and the Priory of Saint-Benoît de Chauveroche.
The walk takes place mainly through woodland. The cool, refreshing atmosphere is particularly welcome on hot summer’s days.
This route is signposted.
Lepuix–Col du Chantoiseau–Tremonkopf–Les Plaines–Wissgrut–Le Gros Hêtre
11.10 mi
+2,431 ft
-2,405 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The route starts in the village of Lepuix, situated at the foot of the southern slope of the Ballon d’Alsace. A pleasant climb through the forest towards the scree slopes of the southern ridges of the Ballon d’Alsace and La Gentiane in the Les Plaines and Wissgrut area, offering magnificent views of the neighbouring mountain ranges: the Grand Ballon, the Black Forest, the Jura, and as far as the Bernese Alps with their legendary peaks (Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, etc.)
⚠️Dog kennel between 14 and 15 – best avoided if you have a nervous dog; see comment dated 5 May 2025.
Tour of the Upper Savoureuse Valley and the summit of the Ballon d'Alsace
18.81 mi
+3,878 ft
-3,862 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This long circular hike will take you through or past a large number of remarkable, picturesque and spectacular spots, and you’ll have the satisfaction of having climbed the Ballon d’Alsace with a significant elevation gain – something not everyone gets to do. The route can be completed in a long day’s walk, provided you are in good shape and set off early in the morning. It is very manageable over two days at a more leisurely pace, with an overnight stay at the Ballon d’Alsace.
Circular Mont Jean in Giromagny and Lepuix
5.53 mi
+856 ft
-853 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
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 tour of Fort de Giromagny
3.35 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This lovely walk will take you to discover one of the forts designed by General Séré de Rivières to protect the Belfort Gap: Fort Dorsner, built in 1875 and reinforced in 1879.
The walk is marked with a Red Ring.
Giromagny - Belfort
12.05 mi
+400 ft
-748 ft
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!
The Belfahy tour
4.91 mi
+751 ft
-728 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Servance (Haute-Saône)
In a superb setting 30 km north-east of Belfort between Servance and Plancher les Mines, this beautiful hike will allow you to discover Belfahy and its surroundings.
First of all, a very pretty, well-renovated village, surprisingly a Courchevel cabin, beautiful forests and, to finish, superb views.
The Tour of Belfahy via the Col des Chevrères
Tourist office
5.00 mi
+722 ft
-732 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Belfahy (Haute-Saône)
Perched at an altitude of 850 metres, the village of Belfahy is the highest in Haute-Saône and the Vosges Mountains. The village's name comes from the local word "foyard", meaning beech tree. Ideally located between the Ognon and Rahin valleys, in the heart of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park, Belfahy has become a popular destination for snowshoeing and hiking enthusiasts. This circular route will take you through coniferous forests with beautiful views of the valley.
The Brimbelles Trail from Belfahy
4.23 mi
+846 ft
-823 ft
2h 40
Difficult
Departure from Belfahy (Haute-Saône)
Perched at an altitude of 850 metres, the village of Belfahy is the highest in Haute-Saône and the Vosges Mountains. Starting from Place des Brimbelles, the route takes you to the Ballons Comtois Nature Reserve and the Col Sans Nom, at an altitude of 1,000 metres, before descending to the Chapel of St Blaise in Miellin and then returning to the Col des Chevrères.
Please note that the descent to the Chapelle Saint-Blaise is technically challenging (for experienced hikers).
From Belfahy to Miellin via the Saint-Blaise Chapel
7.70 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,588 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Belfahy (Haute-Saône)
This hike takes us through two typical villages in the land of a thousand ponds: Belfahy and Miellin.
Take a short detour to admire the Saint-Blaise Chapel and its spring with its saying: "eau de Saint-Blaise tout mal apaise" (the water of Saint Blaise soothes all ills).
