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Croix (Territoire de Belfort) walks
The swing wells at the start of Croix
A beautiful hike 30 km from Belfort, 10 km from Delle and 20 km from Montbéliard. Croix is a small village south of the Territoire de Belfort on the border with Switzerland and the Doubs. There you can see some very pretty swing wells and an unusual cross-shaped water tower. A very pleasant walk with beautiful countryside and forest scenery.
The route is marked with a Green Ring.
In the lands of Desiderius in Saint-Dizier-l'Évêque
A very pretty hike that allows you to discover this small village with its superb church and beautiful vineyard.
The historical past is well highlighted with numerous information panels: in the church, at Au pas du Diable and at the small chapel.
The route is marked with a yellow ring.
La légende de l'Évêque Désidérius au départ de Saint-Dizier-l'Évêque
Cette randonnée se distingue des deux autres proposées en ce qu'elle ne comporte que très peu de tronçons sur la route. Elle permet de rallier tous les hauts lieux de la légende de Saint-Dizier dont des extraits sont rapportés en italique dans le paragraphe À proximité, dans l'ordre du circuit mais pas dans l'ordre chronologique qui est : Pas du Diable - Oratoire de Saint-Martin (l'église) - Butte de Croix.
Welcome to Villars-le-Sec on the Franco-Swiss plateau of Ajoie.
This is a pleasant hike on the French-Swiss border, starting from Villars-le-Sec near Delle, 30 km south-east of Belfort. It is very easy to access via the 1019 expressway.
You will enjoy cultivated countryside and forest landscapes with beautiful views of Saint-Dizier-l'Evêque, the Vosges and the Swiss plateau. You will discover a natural curiosity, "les Pas du Diable" (the Devil's Steps), and numerous border markers engraved with the Bernese bear and the fleur-de-lis.
The route is signposted.
Sentier des Passeurs in Saint-Dizier-l'Évêque
This is a very pleasant hike that alternates between forest and countryside landscapes. There are lovely views of the Swiss Jura and the Southern Vosges.
The paths you will take are steeped in history. In fact, you will be walking along the paths where smugglers accompanied fugitives during the Second World War.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
The source of the Doue and the boundary stones of the principality in Abbévillers
This is a pleasant hike starting from Abbévillers near the Swiss border, 20 km south-east of Montbéliard and 30 km from Belfort.
You will enjoy beautiful countryside and forest landscapes and stunning views of the Swiss Jura.
Halfway along the route, you can admire the source of the Doue, which is a resurgence at the bottom of a cliff. The site is very well laid out with a mill currently undergoing renovation and numerous information panels.
At the end, you can admire the border markers.
Walk to the viewpoints in Montbouton
A superb hike in the south of the Belfort area in the foothills of the Jura. Exceptional views over the Bas Pays de Montbéliard and the southern Vosges mountains. You will also discover the charming village of Montbouton, 25 km from Belfort and 7 km from Audincourt.
This hike is signposted.
Chez les Damas, from La Damassine to Pont Sarrazin
In Damas, the "village of 600 mayors", you are always welcomed with a smile and a friendly greeting.
They offer us a pleasant little walk through the streets of the village to discover their fountains, their listed natural site and a wide panorama of the village, the Pays de Montbéliard and the Vosges.
Circular Three valleys in Lebetain
This superb hike allows you to discover the village of Lebetain and the surrounding valleys with their typical Jura landscape. The starting point is near the Swiss border, close to Delle, 25 km from Belfort via the expressway.
My favourite part: a very pretty section through the middle of a pasture in a narrow valley with a small stream and numerous little waterfalls. However, there is a fairly difficult section with a steep path for about 50 metres.
The hike is signposted
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The Sentier des Bornes trail in Beaucourt
This bucolic, often shaded walk will take you past a myriad of carved stone markers adorned with inscriptions from yesteryear.
The route is signposted.
The Damassine
This short 1½-hour hike will take you to La Damassine in Vandoncourt. Enjoy superb views of the Vosges, the Salbert towards Belfort and the Lomont wind turbines. The route mostly follows marked paths.
On Les Roches via Vacherie Dessus (Swiss Jura)
This is a beautiful hike that has the advantage of being in Switzerland, where hunting is closed on Sundays.
The upper part of the route is on a wide ridge with sunny pastures and a picnic area with two tables.
There are a few viewpoints on the north side overlooking the L'Ajoie plain with the Vosges mountains in the background.
On the other side, you can see the Haut-Doubs and the Jura mountains, including the famous Chasseral.
In between, there is plenty of nature to enjoy, with a good portion of the walk taking place in the shade of the trees, which is very pleasant in hot weather.
The Réclère Caves (Swiss Jura)
Circular hike (figure of 8) with a shared section to the Réclère caves.
Porrentruy - Saint-Ursanne
During this third stage, you will cross the historic town of Porrentruy. As you leave the town, the path runs along the edge of the woods before starting the climb to the Chalet des Chainions (Chalet des Amis de la Nature). The route then continues along a ridge before descending towards the hamlet of Seleute. As you approach Saint-Ursanne, you can admire the Clos du Doubs and its rocky massifs. You will enter the historic town of Saint-Ursanne through the Porte Saint-Paul.
The Verchat trail in Joncherey
A lovely hike in the Joncherey area near Delle, 25 km south-east of Belfort. Easy access via the N1019 expressway. You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests, and the Étang du Verchat lake with its tree houses.
This hike is marked with a red ring.
Fesches-le-Châtel - Mandeure
This is the last stage before the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura. The hike is mainly through forest, crossing the woods of Sochaux, Fays and Goutils. At the end of the stage, you can explore the village of Thulay. Halfway along the route, there are shops where you can buy supplies in Seloncourt. There are also some interesting viewpoints along the way.
The Tante Airie cave and the Blamont fountains
A walk along the water, springs and fountains in the valleys surrounding the promontory of the ancient castle of Blamont. Discover the cave of Tante Airie, the legendary Mother Christmas of the Pays de Montbéliard.
Route des Barons de Ferrette in Faverois
A lovely hike in the Faverois area, 30 km south-east of Belfort.
You will discover a charming village, landscapes of fields and forests with beautiful ponds.
In spring and autumn, you can observe many migratory birds.
The remarkable lime tree of Grandvillars
Short excursion from Grandvillars to the remarkable lime tree
The Réclère Caves
From the castle ruins, you will climb up to the ledges where, like tightrope walkers from one border marker to the next, you will walk along the ridge line, neither in France nor in Switzerland. You will reach the Réclère Caves, considered the most beautiful in the world by the first explorers in 1886. From Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne to Conan Doyle's The Lost World, you will squeeze between dinosaur feet. The return journey, via the old farmhouse at Montavon, will be less adventurous.
Fort Lachaux par la face Est et retour par la Citédo
Circuit de randonnée, au départ de l’espace Jean Jaurès, il traverse le quartier des Vignoles. Au fort Lachaux, le belvédère Est offre une vue sur les Vosges, la trouée de Belfort. Un passage dans la Caponnière offre un aperçu des fortifications. À la ferme Jan Ross vous verrez des animaux. La traversée de Sochaux offre une vue des usines Peugeot. Au retour, vous croiserez peut être des canards ou des hérons sur les bords de la Savoureuse.