Écromagny walks

Starting from Écromagny, this family route will charm you with the beauty of the sites it passes through, including the Viaux peat bog (a veritable Noah's Ark of plants), the remarkable Pellevin and Dame ponds, views of the Vosges mountains and traces of life in the past with the Bégeot mill. A change of scenery guaranteed! Once you've finished your hike, set off to explore the village with a 1.5 km discovery route.

A delightful hike through magnificent sites on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. Perfect for families or groups of friends.

Explore the Plateau des 1000 Étangs on an easy route with very little elevation gain (though do save some energy for the only climb on the route, which comes towards the end of the walk). There are numerous ponds along this route, which passes through the small village of La Mer.

On varied paths with many shaded areas, this route will allow you to discover the western part of the commune of Ternuay-Melay-et-Saint-Hilaire. At Les Noyes, you will walk alongside a magnificent pond covering more than 6 hectares. Numerous calvaries, witnesses to the past, mark this circuit.

A lovely walk to explore the 1,000 ponds, passing through the village of Écromagny where you can stop for a break at Charlotte’s bistro or at the picnic table overlooking Étang Pellevin. Much of the route is through woodland, though a significant section is along quiet tarmac roads.

A route that crosses farmland before entering the forest and skirting several ponds. There are lovely stretches through a magnificent beech forest, near Étang la Dame, one of the most beautiful ponds in the area. Half the route is on footpaths and half on a small tarmac-surfaced local road; the route presents no difficulty.

A lovely walk consisting mainly of footpaths and forest tracks, with very few tarmac roads. A forest route that takes you past several ponds on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. Not very difficult, but there are still a few climbs to tackle.

A varied mountain bike route, alternating between woodland trails and open countryside, forest tracks, footpaths and minor roads, offering views of some of the region’s most beautiful lakes.

A lovely route mainly through woodland starting from the Domaine de la Patte d’Oie, offering lovely views of some of the lakes on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. A route through the woodland, alongside the lakes and farmland in the Guidons area.

A short, very accessible walk offering beautiful views of the 1,000 ponds plateau.

Starting from La Mer, more precisely from the Pause Paysage "Au fil de l'eau", you will discover the small paths connecting the various localities and hamlets located between Faucogney and Esmoulières. Small paths through woods and undergrowth will lead you to ponds, streams and Saône-style farms with carts. The highlight of the route is the Étang d'Arfin, the largest pond on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (21 hectares).

This family hiking route, on the outskirts of Mélisey, will allow you to discover the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (Plateau of 1000 Ponds) via small wooded paths. The ponds located along the route will amaze you, such as the Grand Rosbeck, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Vosges.

This family-friendly route on the outskirts of Melisey will allow you to discover the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (Plateau of 1000 Ponds) via small wooded paths. The ponds along the route will amaze you, such as the Grand Rosbeck, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Vosges. After your walk, come and enjoy the Praille leisure area: swimming pool and water games in summer, mini golf, picnic areas. Restaurants and shops in the local area.

A very beautiful hike to do with the family to discover or rediscover foxgloves, which are the local flower in June, and stroll around the ponds. Leave a car at the Parc de la Praille car park at the end of the circular hike to avoid finishing the circular with 1.5 km of uninteresting and disappointing road compared to the rest. Feedback from several hikers reports poorly marked paths that are difficult to find or completely abandoned.

Here you’ll discover: quirky huts, numerous ponds, a monumental cross, scattered hamlets and typical farms, a few viewpoints over the surrounding countryside (Planche des Belles Filles, Ballon de Servance, Plateau des Mille Étangs…) and much more besides! Starting from Mélisey, this circular route follows the small roads that criss-cross the Plateau des Mille Étangs. There’s little traffic and few difficulties, but an e-bike will save you a fair bit of effort on the area’s sometimes steep slopes.

Access the Plateau des 1000 Étangs via easy trails! You will appreciate the tranquillity of the surroundings. From the ponds to the sandstone plateau of the cygle, everything inspires mystery amid the moors and forests. Here and there, a few stone walls still emerge, remnants of a bygone era. Accessible by mountain bike, gravel bike and cyclocross bike! Electric bike hire at the 1000 Étangs Tourist Office in Melisey!After your ride, come and relax at the "La Praille" leisure area in Melisey: swimming pool and water games in summer; sports and outdoor activities all year round, mini golf, picnic areas. Restaurants and shops in Melisey.

A lovely walk featuring numerous ascents and descents of varying lengths and steepness, hence the nickname ‘rollercoaster’. After a view of Faucogney-et-la-Mer from the heights at Rochenoz, a lovely walk, mostly through woods and past ponds, leads to Saint-Martin Church. All that remains is to head back via the Chemin des Morts.

After the Breuchin plain followed by a beautiful climb, you will travel through the Beuletin valley and the unique landscapes of the 1000 Étangs with its stretches of water, peat bogs, viewpoints, small villages, crosses and calvaries. Then, at the end of the route, you will discover the site of the Saint-Martin Church overlooking the village of Faucogney. An unforgettable viewpoint!

The sea in Haute-Saône! The Mer circular (no. 4) will prove it to you!Discover the villages of Faucogney (a Burgundy-Franche-Comté town of character) and Mélisey. This route also takes you on a journey of discovery through the Plateau des 1000 Étangs, particularly near the villages of Écromagny and La Mer.

The Petite Finlande circular route will reveal the unique landscapes of the 1000 Étangs, an exceptional setting in the Vosges Mountains.Between peat bogs, ponds, forests, mountains and meadows, you can admire the immense biodiversity of the Plateau.You can also discover Faucogney-et-la-Mer, a Burgundy-Franche-Comté Town of Character, the picturesque little village of Beulotte-Saint-Laurent, the typical farms of the Southern Vosges, and the crosses and calvaries (500 are listed in the 1000 Étangs area).The Mer (no. 4) and Belles Filles (no. 21) circulars share sections with the Petite Finlande circular. You can therefore adapt the route to suit your needs and make it more challenging. Electric bikes can be hired from the Tourist Office in Faucogney.

Starting from Faucogney-et-la-Mer, the route climbs to La Voivre towards the ruins of the Annegray monastery, the first foundation on the European continent by the Irish monk Saint Columbanus in the6th century.The paths then take you on a journey of discovery through the forests, ponds and farms typical of the 1000 Étangs and the Southern Vosges.

Starting from Faucogney, this trail route will allow you to discover the natural and cultural heritage of this charming town in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Starting from Place du Champ de Foire, you will reach Saint-Martin Chapel and its cemetery overlooking the valley. You will then set off to explore the ponds of the Oroz area, which bear witness to the rich fauna and flora of the region of 1,000 ponds. The end of the route will take you to the Rochenoz viewpoint.

This circular takes you through the woods to discover the wonderful forest landscapes of the Southern Vosges. The view from Rochenoz is unforgettable! Don't leave without taking a thorough tour of the Falconian village, a Burgundy Franche-Comté Town of Character! Restaurants and shops in Faucogney.