Route from Béviau to Saint-Bresson

From the church in Saint-Bresson, the route takes a small road and then winds its way up a shaded hill to reach a plateau. The route passes through numerous hamlets typical of the Vosges region. Traditional farms and small religious heritage sites punctuate this walk, which offers some very pretty views. This hike offers a wide variety of landscapes with numerous ponds.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.60 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 238 m
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    Descent: - 232 m

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    Highest point: 637 m
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    Lowest point: 428 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available at the church or cemetery.

Anneau Bleu marked route.

(S/E) With your back to the church, take the district road on the left towards Monts du Tronc.

(1) After 200 m, turn right onto the bridge towards Le Fahys. At the first bend, leave the tarmac road and take the path opposite. This becomes a footpath as it climbs up alongside the pastures.

(2) At the top, you will come to a flat path on your left which leads to several ponds.

(3) Cross the hamlet of Les Mottots, then leave the road and take the path on the right leading to the Croix du Montdahin.

(4) At the crossroads, take the tarmac road on your left, then leave it to follow a path on the left that runs alongside a pond.

(5) At Le Béviau, after the house, immediately turn left onto the dirt track, then left again along a pasture. At the end of the track, before going downhill, turn right then left at the edge of the woods. Enjoy the view then start going downhill on the right. At the three-way junction, follow the path on the left leading to the hamlet of Les Jeannery.

(6) After the chapel, turn left and take the path downhill to the hamlet of Rovillers.

(7) Turn right onto the tarmac road, then left onto the D136, then right onto the small road. Turn right again at the house. At the next intersection, turn left and follow the road along the houses to the D136 departmental road. Turn right onto this road towards the village of Saint-Bresson.

(1) Continue on the departmental road to the church of Saint-Bresson (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 428 m - Car park - Église Saint-Brice (Saint-Bresson)
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 430 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.77 - alt. 515 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 3.35 - alt. 590 m - Les Mottots
  5. 4 : km 4.48 - alt. 611 m - Croix Monumentale du Montdahin (610m)
  6. 5 : km 6.17 - alt. 629 m - Béviau
  7. 6 : km 8.67 - alt. 515 m - Chapelle - Les Jeannery
  8. 7 : km 9.57 - alt. 453 m - Rovillers, after the - Raddon de Saint-Bresson (rivière) - Affluent du Rhône par le Breuchin
  9. S/E : km 11.6 - alt. 428 m - Car park - Église Saint-Brice (Saint-Bresson)

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 16 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
simonb
simonb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful hike, well-marked route and very easy to access

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archeveque
archeveque

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

i modified the end of the hike to avoid paved roads. I climbed up to the Croix des Bastien and descended via a mountain bike trail that leads to the entrance to St Bresson, 500 m from the start of the hike (about 500 m extra)

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Pascal 88
Pascal 88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
This is an ideal hike when it's very hot because there are beautiful sections in the forest and the explanations are very clear. The landscapes are varied: ponds, beautiful trees, a chapel and a few cherries to pick here and there...

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User 24299555

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

completed in intense heat, long uphill section partly in sun, partly in shade

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S BOEHRER
S BOEHRER
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb walk, very well signposted. A beautiful diversity of Vosges nature.
The Béviau farm is a remarkable site and well worth a stop.
Don't miss the bakery in Saint Bresson, which sells bread baked in a wood-fired oven.

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marine.m30
marine.m30

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route with varied scenery. The end of the route, where you turn right to leave the main road, is unnecessary. This adds more tarmac, so it is almost preferable to stay on the road.

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jcjcb
jcjcb

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant route
Lots of open terrain at this time of year
Discover the ponds

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Normann74
Normann74

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk, lovely view of the plateau. The end of the route was a bit tough, as it was very hot due to the heatwave.

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cathseyez
cathseyez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, well signposted. Alternating wooded and open sections, ponds, streams, hamlets and viewpoints.

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regis.galmiche
regis.galmiche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb hike with magnificent, colourful and varied landscapes. You pass through unusual places lost in nature. One of the most beautiful hikes we have ever done. We will probably do this hike again in winter on snowshoes if there is enough snow.

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Nono056
Nono056

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

1/ Distance seems longer than 11.6 km
2/ Lack of information signs (crosses, stones, ponds, altitude, etc.)

NB: Only encountered two walkers above the chapel on the way back.

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jenny2
jenny2

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on this beautiful autumn day. The variety of tree species ensured beautiful colours in the landscape, where a little smoke rose from the large farms, giving them a touch of life. The walkers we met could be counted on the fingers of one hand. A very bucolic walk alternating between forest trails, sunken paths, meadow crossings, beautiful views, traditional architecture, calvaries at crossroads and tree-lined ponds. The Mille Etangs definitely show their best colours in autumn!
There is no need for a GPS or description: the route is very well marked, as indicated by the author. At point 2, you have to trust him and not hesitate to cross the electric wire that blocks the path.
For a picnic: the meadow overlooking the Petit Etang (between points 2 and 3) is perfect.
My advice for photographers is to do the hike in the morning, for the best lighting angles.
Many thanks to the Visorandonneur author of this route.

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fourmiflo
fourmiflo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, gentle and varied hike. The signposting is regular and clearly visible, and the description is reliable. A pleasant walk through the hills with unobstructed views of the Ballon de Servance. Alternating between open spaces and paths through the woods, this is a walk that can be enjoyed in any season, and perhaps even attempted on snowshoes in the middle of winter.

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henri Girod
henri Girod

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, especially the first third. You need to set off early to cross the plateau before midday!
This trail is very well marked and maintained....I was lucky enough to meet two "lads" who were setting off to do some cleaning up. I thanked them and would like to reiterate my congratulations and encouragement!

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ottomar
ottomar

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Lovely walk. No difficulty. Mr David's description accurately reflects the route and atmosphere. Well marked with blue circles and blue arrows. I would happily do it again. Thank you.

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