Chapelle St Maximin walks

A short walk through the forest takes you from the very Catholic hermitage of Saint-Maximin to the prehistoric pagan dolmens. You will end up at the viewpoint overlooking Le Gratteris, whose name comes from the Celtic word kratt, meaning a stony field where you had to scratch hard to earn your livelihood.

A short walk through the forest takes you from the very Catholic hermitage of Saint-Maximin to the prehistoric pagan dolmens. Then there is the viewpoint over Le Gratteris, whose name comes from the Celtic word kratt, meaning a stony field where you had to scratch hard to earn your livelihood. Return via the top of Mamirolle through the pastures.

A short walk through the Bois du Mont to discover the wild charms of our Comtois karst forests and their sharp limestone pavements, which some might mistake for dolmens. Along the way, you’ll find beautiful wash-house fountains, a viewpoint over the Saône plain, an arboretum and the Saint-Maximin Chapel, where medieval pilgrims led a joyful life.

A walk through the countryside and woodland to discover the untamed charms of our karst forests and their sinkholes and sharp limestone pavements, which some would like to believe are dolmens. Along the way, beautiful wash-house fountains, a viewpoint over the Saône plain and the Chapel of Saint-Maximin, where medieval pilgrims led a joyful life.

A walk with no particular difficulties, passing through beautiful forests where forestry work has, in places, left the paths a little rough. You’ll pass through the lovely site of the Saint-Maximin Chapel, then the Roches viewpoint will offer you a view over much of the plateau. You’ll then walk along a lovely forest track that will take you to the outskirts of Mamirolle. The return journey takes you through meadows and along the edges of the woods. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot some chamois in the pastures behind Le Gratteris or near the rocks? You can also visit the arboretum before enjoying the chapel grounds and their wooden tables, which are perfect for a rest. The GPX track may prove useful.

A short walk through the Bois du Mont to discover the untamed charms of our Comtois karst forests, amongst sinkholes, sharp limestone pavements and rocks with sometimes astonishing shapes that some might mistake for dolmens. Along the way, you’ll find beautiful wash-house fountains, a ‘caborde’ (a type of covered shelter), an arboretum, a viewpoint overlooking the Saône plain, and the Chapel of Saint-Maximin, where, it is said, medieval pilgrims led a joyful life. A walk through the countryside and woodland, combining heritage with natural curiosities.