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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.13 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 193 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 186 m

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    Highest point: 375 m
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    Lowest point: 253 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the intersection between the D13 and the tarmac path leading to La Madone (signpost).

(S/E) Follow the tarmac road northwards.

(1) Leave the return path on your right and continue straight ahead to the Madone site.

(2) Stay on this stony road and, when it turns left, take the path on the right until you reach a wide road (watch out for logging tracks).

(3) At the end of this wide path, take the path on the right, which is enclosed and descends towards the village, passing under the power line. Reach the foot of the church.

(4) Follow Rue du Mottet on the right until you reach the GAEC (yellow circle markings).

(5) When the street turns right at a right angle, continue on the path opposite which descends towards La Colombine. Just before the bridge, turn right, following the double yellow arrow and yellow circle markings. Follow the path along the edge of La Colombine, which is muddy and close to the water in places, to the Veuvey spring (information panel).

(6) Go down below to see the two main springs, then return to the main path which goes uphill and turns right towards the south.

(7) At an intersection, in a left-hand bend, always take the Colombine route (path ascending to the right) heading due south, and not the Veuvey springs route: follow the yellow circle markings. Join a wide path marked in yellow and follow it to the right to climb back up to the plateau. Keep heading south-west then south. After a short but steep descent and passing under a power line, you will arrive at a forest track. Follow it to the right until you reach the D233.

(8) Turn left onto this road, pass under a power line and climb up to the next intersection on the right with a sign for "La Madone". Follow this tarmac road to the right on the plateau. Further on, you will come to the initial fork.

(1) Keep left at the junction and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 347 m - Departure point: intersection of the path and the D13
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 360 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.85 - alt. 375 m - Site of the Madonna of Dampvalley
  4. 3 : km 1.56 - alt. 299 m - Fork to the right
  5. 4 : km 1.85 - alt. 266 m - Rue du Mottet - Colombine (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 2.27 - alt. 269 m - GAEC, path to La Colombine
  7. 6 : km 4.81 - alt. 274 m - Source de Veuvey (Calmoutier)
  8. 7 : km 5.44 - alt. 301 m - Route de la Colombine on the right
  9. 8 : km 8.04 - alt. 296 m - RD233
  10. S/E : km 10.13 - alt. 348 m - Departure point: intersection of the path and the D13

Notes

Please note that during periods of high water, the path along the Colombine may be submerged.
Part of the path follows the Colombine route, marked with yellow circles.

Worth a visit

(2) Site of the Madone de Dampvalley-lès-Colombe (linked to the cholera epidemic of 1854).
(6) Source de Veuvey: three karst resurgences, two of which are easily visible below the path.
Near the starting point (600 m), the Pierre qui Vire, remains of a dolmen.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
stephi469
stephi469

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful circular walk in the woods and along the Colombine. We didn't follow the exact same route because it was sometimes poorly marked, but it's easy to find your way.

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harryetsally
harryetsally

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, but not to be attempted after heavy rain.

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randonneur 70
randonneur 70

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 : Yes

A beautiful hike, the Madone site is conducive to spirituality, and the part of the trail along the Colombine is very pretty. The end of the route from point 8 is on asphalt, which is a shame.
Thanks to the author of this route.

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gras stephane
gras stephane

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The little extra. We follow the Columbine along a beautiful little path.

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philray70
philray70

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Coming from Luxeuil, we chose to start at Moulin de Chanteraine near Calmoutier, just before point 6 on the route. This walk is suitable for families, with part of it in the forest, another part on an open plateau, a section through the small village of Dampvalley and a large part along the Colombine river where, with a bit of luck, you may spot a nutria. The site of La Madone is surprising...

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megguie70
megguie70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant path along the Colombine
A short climb through the woods; it's a shame that fallen trees on the hiking trail haven't been cut up
A bit of road at the end of the route

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