Censeau walks

A peaceful walk in the Mignovillard area. You will be on the Haute Joux GRP® trail until Essart Bassand. Head towards the Seigne des Barbouillons Regional Nature Reserve, where you will pass the memorial to the crash on 9 January 2019. This memorial was erected here following the crash of a Mirage aircraft from Nancy-Ochey Air Base 133, near the site of the accident in which two soldiers were killed.Take a break at the Fontaine Carrée pond, then return via the hamlet of Petit Villard and the Moulin du Martinet.

This easy circular route links Mignovillard to Petit-Villard, alternating between village streets and farm tracks. It runs alongside the Seigne des Barbouillons Regional Nature Reserve, a remarkable peat bog in the Haut-Jura, before reaching Petit-Villard via a track running parallel to the D107. The return journey to Mignovillard takes you through the countryside, along a gently undulating route combining agricultural landscapes, village heritage and remarkable wetlands.

Starting from the centre of Mignovillard, this circular route gradually takes you through farmland and then the wooded areas to the south-east of the village. It first reaches the Croix au Maréchal, an old stone cross standing alone amongst meadows and woods, situated at a former crossroads. The route continues towards the restored oratory of Notre-Dame-du-Moru, then crosses the Moru area, a reminder of a former hamlet of farmhouses that has now disappeared. The return journey takes you via La Pettouse, first overlooking and then skirting the limestone aggregate quarry. Rural landscapes, woodland and traces of local history give this circular walk a very distinctive character.

A hike entirely through the forest, alternating between forest roads and footpaths, traversing this vast forest massif. Several designated viewing points offer views of the Jura mountain range or, on the other side of the forest, the Poupet and the entire plateau. A superb site at the start with an arboretum and historical information about the area.

Five good reasons to go:It is the largest high-altitude wetland in France.The Nordic landscape is highly original.You will find a unique biodiversity and surprising natural environments.The route is designed and equipped for educational discovery.The site has been awarded the Tourism and Disability label. There are two possible routes: Short Route: 1.44 km, accessible to people with reduced mobility (Tourism and Disability label) and pushchairs - Long Route: 5.67 km

A snowshoe hike between the woodland edge and the Billin Forest. Follow the yellow markings to find your way.

A lovely walk around the small village of Les Nans, taking you to the source of the Angillon and its superb waterfalls, the Grotte aux Ours, the Roche des Nans and its viewpoint. You can also enjoy the tranquillity of the Forêt de la Joux as you explore its very well-maintained paths. The route is entirely through woodland on forest paths and tracks.

A splendid hike between the plateau and the steep-sided valley of the Ain. This circuit offers an opportunity to discover the upper Ain valley and its unique geology, with its Vaucluse spring, waterfalls (Le Moulinet, Saut des Maillys, Moulin-du-Saut) and ruined mills, evidence of how humans once harnessed the power of water. In fact, an EDF hydroelectric plant has replaced the old Moulin-du-Saut.

Five good reasons to go: It is the largest high-altitude wetland in France.The Nordic landscape is highly original.You will find a unique biodiversity and surprising natural environments.The trail is designed and equipped for educational discovery.The site has been awarded the Tourism and Disability label.

Walk in the Fresse State Forest along forest tracks, footpaths and tarmac roads.

A lovely forest walk in the Joux State Forest, taking you through part of one of France’s most beautiful spruce forests. From the outskirts of Lemuy, you’ll reach the meadows of Villers-sous-Chalamont, then the source of the Roche at the foot of the viewpoint, followed by the source of the Ruisseau de Montorge and its picturesque setting with a waterfall emerging from an imposing cirque. Beautiful forest tracks and a lovely path will take you back to your car park. To make the most of the rocky and rugged landscapes around both springs, it’s best to do this walk after a spell of rain so you can admire the waterfalls. In winter, when temperatures drop below freezing, ice will glisten all over the rocks and form magnificent stalactites along the cliff face, making this site even more spectacular.

Alternating between pastures and high-altitude forests, this trail allows you to enjoy the varied landscapes of the Haut-Doubs. It leads you to the Vieille Citerne de Bonnevaux, passing through the communal lands of the Côte de Bonnevaux, where you can admire a magnificent panorama of the Frasne plateau and the mosaic of forests, peat bogs and pastures.

Straddling the municipalities of Boujailles and Villers-sous-Chalamont, this trail will take you to the Chalamont Pass, a former toll station on the ancient road leading from northern Italy to Flanders.

This trail, with its information boards, will introduce you to the historical and natural heritage of Cessay and lead you to the Source des Moines. With its mascot, Huguenin, a little squirrel, young walkers can explore the Espace Cessay in a fun way. For the more active, there’s a fitness trail featuring 11 wooden obstacles.

This circular route around Chalamont takes you on a journey of discovery to a remarkable historical site: the ancient Chalamont Passage, where the ruts carved into the rock are a reminder of the carts of yesteryear. The route alternates between forest paths, wilder trails and clearings offering beautiful views of Mont Poupet, the valley and the Boujailles plateau.

Pleasure in cascades. This extraordinary walk around the Pertes de l’Ain gorges sets out from the remarkable site of the old forges and is a delight for all the senses. Along the way: The Pertes de l’Ain, gorges, cascades, the ruins of Villain castle, and the relics of an old village.

A circular loop around Bourg de Sirod offering a rich variety of landscapes, forests, terrain and paths. From the ruins of Chateauvillain to the Rochers des Commères, from dry grasslands to mossy thickets and bare scree slopes, from quiet forest tracks to the deafening, bubbling waterfalls of the Ain’s underground watercourses, and from cliff edges to dense forests – there’s something for everyone.

A short walk that allows you to explore a magnificent site via a well-maintained path. The River Ain plunges into a very narrow gorge and disappears beneath a jumble of rocks. After a few metres, the river re-emerges and, following a large waterfall, reaches the site of some old forges.

Ten minutes from Champagnole, the most powerful of the medieval fortresses still stood not so long ago... A nature and heritage walk awaits you through the Val de Sirod around the site of the Perte de l'Ain, which is at the end of this route. You will pass by the Château Villain fortress, viewpoints, the Rocher des Commères, the castle chapel, the Fontaine des Tufs, the Roche des Sarrasins, the village of Syam, and more.

A lord had three daughters of marriageable age. Capricious, they found all suitors unworthy. Annoyed, the fairy Melusine turned them into stone statues. Erosion has destroyed two of these gossips. Time will get the better of the last one, so don't delay in paying her a visit. On the way, you will see the ruins of a castle perched on the cliffs, views of the Val de Sirod, and picturesque stony paths winding through beautiful rocks. Return via the Perte de l'Ain and its superb gorges.