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Park in the Autrechêne stadium car park.
The route is marked with a blue ring.
(S/E) Walk along the right-hand side of the D13 towards the north-west (towards Belfort) using the footpath along the road. Cross the Ruisseau de la Prelle stream.
(1) Immediately afterwards, turn left onto the forest path. 50 metres further on, turn right onto a path that winds through the forest. Keep a close eye on the markings so you don't miss it and get lost in the forest.
(2) You will come to a remarkable oak tree. There is a very interesting information panel here. Continue along the path that runs alongside a small stream and you will come to the D13 near the LGV (high-speed rail line).
(3) Take the bridge on the left to cross over the LGV. At the end of the bridge, take a hairpin bend to the right. Follow the railway line and then veer slightly to the left.
When you reach the pond, walk along its right-hand side and cross the Ruisseau de la Praille stream via a footbridge at the pond's causeway.
(4) Turn right onto a wide gravel path. Follow it to the right, passing under the high-speed rail line. Continue along the path, turning right at the next junction to reach a turning area for foresters.
(5) Turn right onto a small path in the forest. After 300 metres, turn left onto a farm track. Continue straight on to the village of Novillard.
(6) Turn left onto the D29. After 200 metres, turn right onto Rue Bel Air. Look out for several beautiful traditional half-timbered houses.
At the last house, leave the path on the left and admire the landscape. Signpost indicating: view of the Jura, the Alps and Mont Blanc. Continue straight ahead.
(7) Cross the Rhone-Rhine Canal feed channel. Continue along the path until you reach Autrage.
Cross the village on the tarmac road. Admire the half-timbered houses.
(8) At the edge of the village, look for the stork's nest.
100 metres further on, you will arrive at the picnic area of the Autrage oak tree, known as "the unrivalled", which was felled in 1858.
Continue to the left and you will arrive at the car park where you started (S/E).
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