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Loop from Cognières to Rougemont via the Chapel of Montaucivey
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 Goutte d'Eau trail starting from Montbozon
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.
Sentier du Perroquet Bleu (Blue Parrot Trail) in Chassey-lès-Montbozon
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
The Montaucivey Chapel in Rougemont
Hike in the commune of Rougemont, a small town of character.
Dolines Trail Route
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.
Trails of tales and legends from the Land of the 7 Rivers: the Galérios
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!
Romain la Roche
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.
Between forges and castles from Loulans
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.
The wind turbines and the old iron mines
This route takes you to the Cendrey wind turbines and the old iron mines of Rougemontot, ending at an ancient Roman road.
Between Authoison and Ruhans
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.
La Tour des Bois, starting from La Tour-de-Sçay
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.
Champfleurey educational trail in Noroy-le-Bourg
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.
Mysteries and witchcraft in Noroy-le-Bourg
If, like me, you enjoy recharging your batteries in peaceful spots whilst discovering various mysterious places, this route is perfect for you.
Frais Puits – Les Belles Barraques – the Château Bleu
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!
Castle and dolmen around Oricourt
A short walk between several small villages, allowing you to discover a beautiful fortified castle and a unique dolmen.
Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec
Le Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec, a 3-hour hike with lovely sections through the woods and beautiful views.
From the Madone de Dampvalley to the Veuvey spring
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.
Colombine Valley
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.
From Quatre-Sapins to the Plateau de Cita
A well-marked circular trail through the woods on a plateau overlooking the Vesoul plain.
Between Salt and Coal
A challenging hike in the footsteps of the industrial past of the Gouhenans region (mine shafts, saltworks).
Baume-les-Dames. Doubs, Canal and Croix de Châtard
A short post-lunch walk for the whole family along the Doubs and on the heights of Baumes-les-Dames.
Fente de Babre starting from Baume-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.
Mont Dommage
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.
The Clog of Frotey
A short walk that allows you to discover a geological curiosity, the Sabot.
La Chassignole, Mont Dommage and Roche de Châtard
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.
Roche de Chatard - Fente de Babre
A walk along the ridges above Baume-les-Dames. Magnificent views over the Doubs and an easy return via the cycle path.
Mont-Dommage, Cuves de Bléfond and Croix du Châtard from Baume-les-Dames
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.
Baume les Dames - On the ridges of the Doubs
This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Doubs river loops. The route passes through the picturesque site of the Cuves de Bléfond.
La Combe au Louvier
A hike to discover the plateaus from the ridges overlooking the Doubs.
Architecture and heritage starting from Moncey
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.
More walks in Cognières
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