Cognières walks

A beautiful loop starting from the town hall in Cognières, combining nature, heritage and tranquillity. The route passes through Montagney and runs alongside the Ognon river before climbing gently towards the woods and the Saint-Hilaire chapel, then the Montaucivey chapel, offering superb unobstructed views of the countryside. Pass through Rougemont and its national necropolis. Between typical villages, forests and rural paths, ponds and rivers, this walk offers a beautiful variety of landscapes and a rich heritage to discover, in a calm and bucolic atmosphere.

The Blue Parrot: a magical adventure for the whole family! One summer morning, a parrot with flamboyant feathers arrives in Chassey-les-Montbozon... It steals cherries and tomatoes, makes children laugh and amazes adults with its intelligence and astonishing voice! Follow the trail, set off to meet him and let yourself be transported into a story full of surprises, mysteries... and magic. Trail of tales and legends of the Land of Seven Rivers

Hike in the commune of Rougemont, a small town of character.

The Galerios: dive into a secret world beneath Dampierre! Did you know that a race of little elves lives beneath our feet, in mysterious tunnels carved out by water? The Galerios, mischievous and brave, brave the floods and set off on adventures to protect their underground kingdom…Take your children along the trail and discover together this fantastical people, their secret hideouts, their treasures and their amazing exploits. A walk full of mystery and adventure that will delight the whole family!

A route allowing you to discover several well-known and lesser-known sights in the region: Trou du Seri, Château and Lavoir de Gondenans les Moulins, Village of Nans, Châteaux de Bournel, La Gloriette, the cliff and château of Nans, the Grotte de la Pucelle and the Roche de Romain.

This route takes you to the Cendrey wind turbines and the old iron mines of Rougemontot, ending at an ancient Roman road.

Climb the 146 steps of the Tour des Bois to discover a 360° panorama from a height of 26 metres. A third of the route is through woodland and the rest follows a track through the wind farm, one of the largest in France, which is shared between Rougemont, La Tour-de-Scay and Autechaux, in the Central Doubs. On clear days, you can see 36 of the farm’s 43 wind turbines from the top of the tower.

As part of its nature education programme, the Haute-Saône Hunting Federation has created an educational trail about wildlife and its habitats. In the heart of nature, you will find fun, interactive information points and display boards presenting the animals that live in the areas you pass through. The trail also passes through a remarkable area classified as a Natura 2000 site, notably for its dry grassland habitat and its discreet orchids.

A short walk between several small villages, allowing you to discover a beautiful fortified castle and a unique dolmen.

The route passes by the Madone de Dampvalley, descends to Dampvalley-les-Colombe, then follows the Colombine to the Veuvey spring (karst resurgences) and returns via the plateau.

Colombe-lès-Vesoul, perched on the edge of the limestone plateau, overlooks the green and narrow Colombine valley. The 18th-century castle marks the entrance to the old village.

A well-marked circular trail through the woods on a plateau overlooking the Vesoul plain.

A challenging hike in the footsteps of the industrial past of the Gouhenans region (mine shafts, saltworks).

A short post-lunch walk for the whole family along the Doubs and on the heights of Baumes-les-Dames.

This route follows the ridges above the village and descends towards La Lavaine. Enjoy several viewpoints over the Doubs valley and a section along the banks of the Doubs via Eurovélo 6.

The hike at Baume-les-Dames undoubtedly offers the most beautiful view of the Doubs valley "canyon". From the Chassignole viewpoint, you can see the Doubs river winding its way through the valley.

A short walk that allows you to discover a geological curiosity, the Sabot.

A beautiful stretch of cliffs and steep forest slopes offer magnificent views of the valley along a superb ridge path, ending with a glimpse of the industrial past of Baume-les-Dames with its old pipe factory and paper mill on the riverbank.

A walk along the ridges above Baume-les-Dames. Magnificent views over the Doubs and an easy return via the cycle path.

This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Doubs river loops. The route passes through the picturesque site of the Cuves de Bléfond.

A hike to discover the plateaus from the ridges overlooking the Doubs.

This walk allows you to discover: - Moncey Castle, former property of Marshal Moncey, who was Marshal of the Empire under Napoleon, - the restored old centre of the village of Moncey, its old railway station and its greenway, which follows the old railway line, - and a walk through the forest in the mountains, then across the village of Venise, with the option of walking around the lagoon to discover its flora and fauna.