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Tour of the ponds and fountains in Chenebier
Visorando Member
5.94 mi
+420 ft
-413 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Chenebier (Haute-Saône)
You may be surprised by the siren that, according to legend, haunts the ponds along this route.
A superb hike 15 km from Belfort and 10 km from Héricourt.
You will also discover a pretty village with its church and temple, beautiful countryside and forest landscapes with numerous ponds.
Along the route, information boards describe part of the history of this region and the legend of the mermaid.
Circular Échavanne-Frahier route via the canal, the woods and Frahier harbour
7.55 mi
+407 ft
-387 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Échavanne (Haute-Saône)
A pleasant walk through woodland and along the canal, covering two distinct sections. Best undertaken in dry weather or when the ground is well-drained. This walk can be shortened: see details in the description.
Marie des Geais et Pierre Saint Desle
3.42 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Frahier-et-Chatebier (Haute-Saône)
Cette jolie balade forestière offre de belles ambiances et vous permettra de découvrir un petit oratoire en sous-bois, non loin d'une borne de l'ancienne principauté de Lure, portant des croix de Templier.
Walk south of Frahier and Chatebier
6.79 mi
+377 ft
-367 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Frahier-et-Chatebier (Haute-Saône)
A lovely walk starting from Frahier et Chatebier, 10 km west of Belfort.
This walk takes you through lovely countryside and woodland scenery. On the way back, it follows the old Haute-Saône Canal.
Les Grands Hauts from the Port de Frahier
3.28 mi
+171 ft
-171 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Frahier-et-Chatebier (Haute-Saône)
From the port of Frahier, stroll along the old canal, then discover the Grands Hauts and the panoramic view of
the Ballon d'Alsace and the Planche des Belles Filles.
Circular route around Frahier-et-Chatebier
6.50 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Frahier-et-Chatebier (Haute-Saône)
Discover the surroundings of Frahier via the Haute-Saône canal, the forest tunnel towards Châlonvillars, the Grosjean district, Le Thiamont (commune of Évette-Salbert) with a view of the Vosges Saônoise. For the return journey, walk through Les Grands Hauts, the old port of Frahier via the canal and the village centre.
A short cycle route around Frahier and Chatebier
10.00 mi
+551 ft
-548 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Frahier-et-Chatebier (Haute-Saône)
This short cycle ride around Frahier and the neighbouring villages will allow you to discover the region’s varied landscapes: its woods, rolling meadows, streams and brooks, fountains and wash houses, ponds, hills and the old canal.
La Diaichotte route in Chagey
3.09 mi
+315 ft
-322 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Chagey (Haute-Saône)
This short country walk takes you through the village of Chagey with its temple, church and war memorial to the 1870-71 war: the Diaichotte. During the walk, you will discover a rolling landscape with crops, livestock and a beautiful forest. You will also discover the Virgin Mary of the Geais and, next to it, a menhir or Pierre de Saint-Desle.
The route is signposted.
The Champagney Canal
4.35 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champagney (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Discover part of the Champagney Canal, which was started in 1884 and abandoned in 1909.
The old Haute-Saône Canal from Frahier to Ronchamp
5.40 mi
+574 ft
-577 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Champagney (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
A pleasant walk through the Chérimont Forest. You’ll discover the old Haute-Saône Canal, which was intended to link Frahier to Ronchamp. In winter, the trees have shed their leaves, offering a clearer view of the landscape. As the route runs mainly through woodland, the temperature remains cool and pleasant in summer. A short round trip takes you to the Chérimont Underground Passage.
The walk is signposted.
The Champagney Basin Tour
4.94 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Champagney (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Easy hike along the edge of the Champagney basin.
Route du Bois des Gouttes in Chalonvillars and Evette-Salbert
5.46 mi
+502 ft
-502 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Châlonvillars (Haute-Saône)
A pleasant walk just a stone's throw from Belfort, in the vicinity of Châlonvillars and Evette-Salbert.
You can discover beautiful countryside and forest landscapes, as well as the village of Châlonvillars with its church and beautiful wash house. Along the way, you will have superb views of the Southern Vosges with the Planche des Belles Filles and the Ballon d'Alsace.
La Ronde du Paquis in Mandrevillars and Échenans-Sous-Mont-Vaudois
4.05 mi
+213 ft
-203 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mandrevillars (Haute-Saône)
A very pleasant 7 km hike north of Héricourt and 15 km south-west of Belfort.
Superb countryside, beautiful forests and the pretty villages of Mandrevillars and Échenans-sous-Mont-Vaudois.
The route is signposted.
La Blanche Pierre in Éboulet
Association / Club / Walk leader4.27 mi
+554 ft
-571 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Champagney (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Close to Champagney and Ronchamp, this route will introduce you to the geology, forest, flora and local history.
Fort du Mont Vaudois trail near Héricourt
4.39 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Échenans-sous-Mont-Vaudois (Haute-Saône)
Hike in the Héricourt area. You can explore the Fort du Mont Vaudois and its defences. You will descend the inclined plane that was used to build the fort.
You will continue through an unusual landscape of old abandoned orchards along the Bois du Mont Vaudois with some very pretty views.
Malsaucy and Véronne Pond Trail
5.64 mi
+171 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Évette-Salbert (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Walk among the many ponds in the municipality of Evette-Salbert.
Marcel Lallemand Trail
Local authority
6.77 mi
+367 ft
-371 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This walk has been named the Marcel Lallemand Trail in honour of a tireless walker. An active community campaigner, he worked tirelessly to create and signpost walking routes in the Territoire de Belfort. A commemorative plaque has been erected near the Vierge d’Évette
A hike that will take your breath away, stretching from Salbert Hill to the ‘blue line’ of the Vosges and the Étang du Malsaucy. Superb views of the Planche des Belles Filles and the Ballon d’Alsace.The trail is signposted.
A short walk in the hills above Essert
2.11 mi
+213 ft
-213 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Essert (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This unpretentious little walk will allow you to enjoy some lovely rural and woodland scenery just a stone’s throw from the centre of Belfort. As an added bonus, a few old boundary stones with engraved coats of arms mark the route.
In the Salbert Cravanche massif
4.61 mi
+922 ft
-932 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Between the Vosges and Jura mountains, discover the Salbert massif overlooking Belfort on a varied hike through forests, wide panoramas and interesting sites.
At the summit, enjoy a superb 360° view of the Haute Saône, beautiful ponds at the foot of the Vosges mountains, the city of Belfort and the Alps in good weather.
The route is signposted.
Urcerey Circular Route
9.33 mi
+594 ft
-577 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Urcerey (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This walk reveals a wealth of the region’s many attractions.
It is located a few kilometres from Belfort.
The route is signposted.
Route of discovery of the centre of Ronchamp
2.19 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Ronchamp (Haute-Saône)
Most people come to Ronchamp to see the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel. However, there are a few other places of interest to discover in the village centre and surrounding area, such as the Ronchamp spinning mill, the Mining Museum, the Sainte-Marie Well and Ronchamp Church. This is a completely urban circular route designed to showcase Ronchamp's heritage. It is of course possible to combine this visit with another hike.
Tour of the Petit Salbert
1.59 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A very pretty walk through the woodland that circles a legendary spot, the Salbert, near Belfort. A short detour to the viewing platform offers a superb 360° view of the Haute-Saône, beautiful lakes at the foot of the Vosges mountains, the town of Belfort and the Alps on a clear day.
This walk is signposted.
Tour of the Étang de la Véronne (Malsaucy site)
2.30 mi
+16 ft
-20 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sermamagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Meadows, forests, ponds... This walk winds its way through landscapes that are as unique as they are varied, revealing a natural heritage rich in biodiversity.
This route is signposted.
The Étangs du Malsaucy trail
5.93 mi
+171 ft
-151 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sermamagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This pleasant walk will take you past the many ponds that characterise a landscape shaped by man and nature. You will see beautiful scenery on the Malsaucy ponds and the Southern Vosges. An observatory allows you to admire the birds in their natural habitat.
The Sermamagny and Malsaucy ponds trail
5.88 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sermamagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This pleasant walk will allow you to discover the many ponds that characterise a landscape shaped by the work of man and nature.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
The Verboté walk in Sermamagny
4.71 mi
+112 ft
-98 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sermamagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This peaceful walk, with very gentle gradients, offers a varied route taking in streams, ponds and beautiful views of the foothills and the first peaks of the Vosges.
The route is signposted with a Green Ring
Tour of the Véronne and Malsaucy ponds
3.06 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sermamagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This lovely, easy walk with very little elevation gain is accessible to all and allows you to discover the beautiful landscapes of ponds, woods and meadows, where you will find the two vast ponds of Malsaucy and Véronne, as well as the Maison Départementale de l'Environnement (Departmental Environment Centre) and its remarkable exhibitions.
Brevilliers dolmen
5.20 mi
+371 ft
-351 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Brevilliers (Haute-Saône)
A short, easy country walk for the whole family with views of the Lomont wind turbines, the Chasseral massif in Switzerland (on a clear day) and a visit to the Brevilliers dolmen.
Walk through the Mont Forest
2.44 mi
+289 ft
-282 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Belfort (Territoire-de-Belfort)
In the heart of the Plaine de Belfort, this ideal family walk will immerse you in the magic of the enchanting forest of Le Mont (a hill very close to Belfort).
The route is signposted.
The Forts of Haut Bois and Bois d'Oye
10.60 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Brevilliers (Haute-Saône)
A walk starting from Brévilliers that will take you past various military structures, including the Fort du Bois d'Oye built in 1883, the Fort du Haut Bois (cave shelter), the Banvillars Battery, and the Verpillères fortification. These structures were part of the Belfort stronghold. You’ll return via the path marked by the boundary stones that once separated France from the Principality of Montbéliard. On the way back, as on the way out, you can take a short detour to see the Brévilliers dolmen.
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Grande Côte circular
6.08 mi
+630 ft
-633 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lachapelle-sous-Chaux (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike, starting from the commune of Lachapelle-sous-Chaux, takes you to the heart of the remarkable Étangs des Ayeux. It is located 8km north of Belfort.
It is signposted.
From the village fountains to the Fort and Bermont Viaduct in Dorans
7.64 mi
+525 ft
-551 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dorans (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A circular route allowing you to explore two villages near Belfort, both rich in heritage: Bermont, with the Church of Saint-Laurent, the Savoureuse Viaduct and the Fort du Bois d'Oye; and Dorans, with the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Chêne and the fountain route. There are numerous vantage points along the route.
The Dorans Fountain Trail
3.08 mi
+207 ft
-236 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Dorans (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Nestled in the heart of a small valley, this peaceful walk linking Dorans to Bermont is an opportunity for the whole family to discover these two charming villages steeped in history.
The trail is marked with blue rings.
The circular Mont Corron in Auxelles-Bas
6.34 mi
+705 ft
-712 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Bas (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This family-friendly route starts in the charming mountain village of Auxelles-Bas and alternates between river, rural and wooded areas.
The route is marked.
Short circular loop in Vyans-le-Val
2.43 mi
+210 ft
-223 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Vyans-le-Val (Haute-Saône)
A short, easy and accessible circular walk around Vyans-le-Val, a pretty little village in Haute-Saône.
Circular route around Vyans-le-Val
5.91 mi
+620 ft
-623 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Vyans-le-Val (Haute-Saône)
Circular walk, starting from the cemetery in Vyans-le-Val.
Béthoncourt circular route and mine shaft route
5.71 mi
+305 ft
-335 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Héricourt (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
A relatively easy circular route starting from Bussurel, returning via the Bethoncourt mine shaft route.
Circular forest above Auxelles Haut
5.53 mi
+1,677 ft
-1,677 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The hike begins with a forgotten path that deserves to be preserved. Access to the Querty grassland is very regular in a magnificent forest. Climb towards La Planche des Belles Filles then descend to Auxelles via the superb panorama of Mont Ménard.
Planche des Belles Filles
11.50 mi
+2,477 ft
-2,461 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This day-long hike combines the best of the hikes already offered in this area, including the mines, the Belles Filles pond, Le Querty, the summit of La Planche, the shelter and statue of the Virgin Mary at Mont Ménard, and memorial sites (steles and monuments).
Mont Ordon-Verrier circular loop
5.04 mi
+965 ft
-971 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
An easy circular walk starting from the very pretty mountain village of Auxelles-Haut, which follows sections of the Sentier du Souvenir and the Sentier des Mines. Stunning panoramic views over Auxelles and Mont Ménard, Malsaucy, Véronne, Salbert and the valley leading down to Plancher-Bas. The route passes through a magnificent forest.
Circular from Planche des Belles Filles and Chaume du Querty from Auxelles-Haut
5.56 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This beautiful walk will take you from the charming village of Auxelles-Haut to the summit of the Planche des Belles Filles. You will cross the vast moorland of Mont Ménard with its statue of the Virgin Mary, protector of the village, and the thatched roof of the Querty. Several beautiful viewpoints punctuate a walk offering beautiful forest scenery.
Memorial trail in Auxelles-Haut
7.65 mi
+1,949 ft
-1,949 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Auxelles-Haut (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The heritage of the Chemin de la Mémoire, in conjunction with the Association du Souvenir Français.
You will find monuments, steles and explanatory panels commemorating the sacrifice of the resistance fighters in 1944.
You will discover a wide variety of landscapes: the village of Auxelles-Haut, the forest, the Querty stubble field, the Planche des Belles Filles resort and a superb view of the Haute-Saône mountains, the Vosges, the Jura and the Alps.
The hike is signposted.
Around Giromagny Fort, western route
4.46 mi
+472 ft
-499 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
After a circular walk around the fort’s moats and perhaps a visit to the fort itself, a gentle descent through the shade follows the route of the access road that once led to the fort, winding through the woodland. The return journey along the bottom of the valley beside the Ruisseau Le Gombois offers the chance to enjoy the cool, refreshing air to the full.
Circular des Auxelles Giromagny
5.98 mi
+846 ft
-850 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike will take you on a journey through history, right into the heart of the industrial golden age.
This hike is signposted.
Mont Ordon-Verrier, south side
3.50 mi
+604 ft
-604 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This relatively easy walk, which presents no navigational difficulties, starts in Giromagny. It heads towards Auxelles-Haut and forms a circular route halfway up Mont Ordon-Verrier. On the return journey, the path partly follows the Giromagny-Lepuix Mining Trail and passes through beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests throughout.
The tour of Fort de Giromagny
3.35 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This lovely walk will take you to discover one of the forts designed by General Séré de Rivières to protect the Belfort Gap: Fort Dorsner, built in 1875 and reinforced in 1879.
The walk is marked with a Red Ring.
Giromagny - Belfort
12.05 mi
+400 ft
-748 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This stage is the last of the Club Vosgien's red rectangle trail through the Vosges. This stage is classified as moderate as there is virtually no elevation gain. Most of the hike takes place under forest cover. The stage starts in the small town of Giromagny and ends in the beautiful city of Belfort, passing by Bartholdi's Lion, a must-see photo spot for those completing the Vosges crossing!
“Cardinal” circular walk in Giromagny
3.19 mi
+180 ft
-184 ft
1h 35
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A very pleasant walk offering the chance to discover the architectural treasures of Giromagny.
Some landscapes of meadows and forests with beautiful views over the Savoureuse valley.
The route is signposted.
The Brimbelles Route in Giromagny
5.49 mi
+604 ft
-581 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A very pleasant walk offering the chance to discover the architectural treasures of Giromagny. Some scenery featuring meadows and forests, and beautiful views over the Savoureuse valley. The route passes by Fort Dorsner, which formed part of the defence line after 1870. The route is signposted.
The mining trail in Giromagny
4.59 mi
+771 ft
-761 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Giromagny (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike will take you to the entrance of old silver and copper mines dating back to the 16th century, when the village of Giromagny surpassed Belfort in population.
The trail is signposted.