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Châtillon-le-Duc walks
From Fort Châtillon to the Dame Blanche
Visorando Member
6.75 mi
+1,076 ft
-1,076 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Châtillon-le-Duc (Doubs)
From Châtillon church, you will climb to a wild viewpoint on the rocks of the Dame Blanche, encountering the ruins of an old caborde (stone shelter) along the way. Then, along a beautiful line of cornices overlooking the Ognon valley, you will reach the Fort de la Dame Blanche viewpoint over the Vosges mountains, following in the footsteps of the disturbing woman who haunts these places after dark. From the old fortifications, you will descend towards Châtillon along peaceful forest paths.
The Fontaine aux Soldats and the Chanois viewpoint
5.40 mi
+906 ft
-899 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-le-Duc (Doubs)
From the secluded Fontaine aux Soldats, you’ll climb towards a wild viewpoint overlooking the rocks of the Dame Blanche, passing the ruins of an old mountain hut along the way, following in the footsteps of that eerie woman who haunts these places after dark. You’ll then descend towards a powder magazine and the Fort de Châtillon via peaceful forest paths.
Between Cayenne, Chevroz and Devecey
4.69 mi
+249 ft
-240 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Châtillon-le-Duc (Doubs)
An easy walk in the countryside. Mainly on roads or pavements.
The Acacia Fountain
8.66 mi
+571 ft
-564 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
A pleasant walk in the shade of the trees in the Chailluz forest, passing by the Fontaine des Acacias (a forest water source carved into the side of a sinkhole). An easy route through the coniferous woodland.
La Dame Blanche
5.95 mi
+1,047 ft
-1,060 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
This is a forest walk in the Chailluz Forest, whose name comes from "chaille", a rock similar to flint, which our ancestors used to make arrowheads. You will climb up to the beautiful line of cornices overlooking the Ognon valley to reach the Fort de la Dame Blanche viewpoint over the Vosges mountains. And as you will no doubt be doing this walk on a beautiful sunny day, you are unlikely to encounter the disturbing lady who haunts these places after dark.
Fort de la Dame Blanche, starting from Les Grandes Baraques
4.37 mi
+840 ft
-840 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
An easy forest walk leading to the Fort de la Dame Blanche from the Grandes Baraques car park. From the fort, the view over the Ognon Valley is splendid.
The butterfly in Voray-sur-l’Ognon
Tourist office
25.30 mi
+1,493 ft
-1,486 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Voray-sur-l'Ognon (Haute-Saône)
This route forms a circular route shaped like a butterfly. It starts at the church in Voray and passes through the villages of Buthiers, Villers-le-Temple, Breurey, Boult, Montarlot-les-Rioz, La Lotière and Boulot.Discover the cultural heritage of the Haute-Saône region with the castles of Buthiers, Boult and Boulot.
The Grand Châfo in Voray-sur-l'Ognon
2.79 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Voray-sur-l'Ognon (Haute-Saône)
The Fisherman of the Grand Châfo: thrills and adventures along the Ognon!
This is an educational trail. In Voray-sur-L’Ognon, a legend has long been told… That of the Grand Châfo, a monstrous catfish lurking in the river, capable of snatching perch and pike in an instant!Join Désiré, a brave fisherman, in his incredible battle against this legendary monster, and discover a world where courage, mystery and laughter come together by the water’s edge.Take your children along the trail and experience, together, this thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns and magic, in the heart of nature!
Through the woodland to the River Ognon at Voray-sur-l’Ognon
9.67 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Voray-sur-l'Ognon (Haute-Saône)
This circular route starts from Voray, Place de l’Église. You can also enjoy the water sports on offer along the banks of the Ognon (canoeing and kayaking, swimming).
The Acacia Fountain
4.02 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
A short, cool, shaded walk to discover the Fontaine des Acacias, one of the only water sources in the Chailluz Forest, carved out at the foot of a small cirque of mossy rocks in a wild sinkhole. Return via the floral trail to another sinkhole: the Creux Vivier.
The countryside in the city on the outskirts of Besançon
1.73 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Want to go for a walk in the countryside while staying in town? Yes, it's possible!
In the footsteps of the White Lady
7.67 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,319 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bonnay (Doubs)
From Bonnay church, you will climb up to this beautiful line of cornices overlooking the Ognon valley to reach the Fort de la Dame Blanche viewpoint over the Vosges, following in the footsteps of the disturbing woman who haunts these places after dark. Then, from the ancient fortifications, you will descend via a wild path towards the valley and its villages with their beautiful fountains, returning to Bonnay and its castle via the old Tacot road.
Chailluz Forest - La Dame Blanche
8.39 mi
+1,043 ft
-1,024 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Besançon (Doubs)
Walk in the Chailluz Forest and climb up to the Dame Blanche viewpoint.
La Tounolle as seen from Boulot
3.44 mi
+233 ft
-210 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Boulot (Haute-Saône)
A very pleasant walk to discover the Tounolle, a small, wild river in the forest.
Les Hauts du Mont from Boulot
3.99 mi
+269 ft
-246 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Boulot (Haute-Saône)
This circular route starts in Boulot, at the Au Zinc bar-restaurant.
Enjoy your walk with family or friends, passing by Boulot Castle, the Golot Fountain and the covered wash house in Boulot, which is decorated during festivals.