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.

Set off on a lovely circular walk through woods and fields, offering superb panoramic views. Accessible on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback, this walk with gentle gradients is suitable for everyone. The route begins at the Cognières viaduct, before passing through Bouhans, its woods and vast fields. You’ll then reach the Dampierre Forest, leading to the village of Trevey, where the pond is a lovely spot for a break. The return route takes you past the Cognières memorial stone, on the edge of the forest and fields, providing a lovely end to the walk. A varied walk, perfect for enjoying nature and recharging your batteries.

A pleasant circular loop through the forest, suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding, with no significant elevation gain. The route is unmarked; follow the map and description, as the vegetation may vary depending on the season. As this is a forest walk, please wear suitable footwear.

La Goutte d'Eau Trail: a family-friendly route to explore the character town of Montbozon and the nearby village of Thiénans, with a magnificent viewpoint over the Ognon Valley. Trail listed in the PDIPR. Places to visit: the fortified house of Montbozon (also known as the Maison Bouday), and the Cygne fountain, a listed Historic Monument.

La Goutte d’Eau Trail: a family-friendly route to explore the ‘cité de caractère’ of Montbozon and the neighbouring village of Thiénans, with a magnificent viewpoint over the Ognon Valley. The trail is listed in the PDIPR.

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

A lovely circular route through woods and meadows with beautiful views all along the trails. Several picnic areas. In spring, a profusion of flowers (over 20 species) bloom to delight the eye.

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

Welcome to Dampierre-sur-Linotte, on the first marked trail route in Haute-Saône. This 14 km route is mainly through woodland and features a few good, leg-busting climbs. Enjoy the walk.

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.

A day-long walk offering the chance to see various types of karst sinkholes, visit Montby Castle and walk through fields of daffodils if the walk takes place in early March.

A winding path through the forest reveals the peaceful waters of the Ognon and the Linotte. The rustling of the leaves will accompany you on your walk, whilst the clearings offer peaceful resting spots. The golden reflections on the water complete this enchanting natural scene.

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

This is a circular route designed for walking but can also be done by mountain bike or on horseback. A mix of forest tracks, farm tracks and footpaths. This walk, mainly through woodland, follows a very short section of the Way of St James. The forest is very well maintained and the paths are clean.

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.

If, like me, you enjoy recharging your batteries in peaceful spots whilst discovering various mysterious places, this route is perfect for you.

Among the natural attractions of this walk are the resurgence of the Font de Champdamoy and its pumping station, which supplies Vesoul and seven other towns (the spring has long been renowned), and the resurgence of the Frais Puits, which has been the subject of numerous explorations by cave divers who found mammoth molars there!

An easy walk with little elevation gain, mostly in the shade of the woods. Passes by the Essernay chapel and a few beautifully restored old farmhouses. A route best enjoyed on a hot day.

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

Le Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec, a 3-hour hike with lovely sections through the woods and beautiful views.

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.

This walk, which presents no particular difficulty, is suitable for families. It offers the chance to explore the valleys of Haute-Saône and catch a glimpse of the Vosges.

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

Set off to discover the legend of the Virgin of Mont Gédry and the statue of Notre-Dame. According to legend, the summit of the hill was crowned by a beautiful, gentle clearing of wild grasses. There stood a mysterious pink sandstone rock: La Tounôle. The hill offers a magnificent view of the first foothills of the Vosges Mountains.

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 “Croix de Châtard” walk is by far the number one in the top five walks in Baume-les-Dames. If you only have time for one hike during your visit, this is definitely the one to do. Accessible and of moderate difficulty, it offers superb views over Baume-les-Dames and the Doubs valley.

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.

Starting from Baume-les-Dames, discover magnificent, breathtaking views of the town, the Doubs valley and the Cusancin, before the trail joins the Doubs via the path leading to Mont Dommage. Pass by the Chassignole viewpoint and along the Sentier de la Croix and the Roche de Châtard. You’ll also discover unique geological features of limestone massifs, such as the Bléfond potholes.

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.