Circular route from the memorial to Cognières

A pleasant circular loop through the forest, suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding, with no significant elevation gain.
The route is unmarked; follow the map and description, as the vegetation may vary depending on the season. As this is a forest walk, please wear suitable footwear.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.79 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 203 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 203 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,115 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 912 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Cognières (70230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.496809° / E 6.283449°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3422O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start at the Domaine des Granges at Les Fermes Brûlées. Do not park in front of the estate (private property); park at the side of the road (light traffic) or near the village hall, about 500 m from the start.

(S/E) Ignore the tarmac and head towards the quarry, keeping the estate on your left. Carry straight on until you reach thesecond turning on the right (side road).

(1) Ignore the path on the right, which is the return route; continue to the entrance of the quarry and turn left, at the edge of the woods, towards Combe Durand. Then take thefirst grassy path on the right. Depending on the season, the grass may be tall and fallen trees may be present. You will reach a T-junction.

(2) Turn left, then continue along the hard-surfaced path towards the high-speed rail line. Turn right once you are near it and head to the foot of a telecommunications pylon.

(3) Enter the Bois des Montiaux on the right and follow a long straight path to the end, where you must turn left to reach the edge of the woods. After the descent, turn right and head towards a four-way junction.

(4) Head right and continue straight on until you reach the road (D76). Continue to the right until you reach the memorial stone.

(5) Turn right and follow the path along the edge of the woodland to reach the junction with the quarry.

(1) Continue in the same direction to return to the car park at Fermes Brûlées (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 932 ft - Ferme Brûlées
  2. 1 : mi 0.43 - alt. 935 ft - Quarry, junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.91 - alt. 961 ft - Crossroads, turn left
  4. 3 : mi 1.32 - alt. 981 ft - Antennes, entrance to the forest
  5. 4 : mi 2.82 - alt. 1,053 ft - Crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 3.92 - alt. 1,047 ft - Memorial
  7. S/E : mi 4.79 - alt. 935 ft - Fermes Brûlées

Notes

A lovely walk in all seasons.
You can extend the route by visiting the village of Cognières on the way back, crossing the beautiful Cognières viaduct towards the cemetery.

Worth a visit

Towards the end of the route, you’ll pass a war memorial.
The flora and fauna are beautiful; take the time to listen and observe – you’ll often spot wildlife.

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.2 / 5
colley
colley

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

a very easy route, ideal for getting back into the swing of things

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Tournesols
Tournesols

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

{{}It is difficult to follow the route as there are NO} road markings. There are also some difficult sections due to crops

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Katry
Katry

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A peaceful route, but really not very interesting

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le saut de bonneille
le saut de bonneille

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy walk
Suitable for young children

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gras stephane
gras stephane

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

a peaceful winter walk, as there isn't much shade

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