Équevilley walks

A lovely family walk through a rural, wooded landscape. The path is marked by little elves pointing the way.

A short, easy walk that can be extended by taking an alternative route.

A hilly route in the countryside, without any major difficulties.

Built on a hillside, Dampierre-lès-Conflans, a former enclave of the Duchy of Bar, is the starting point for this lovely walk through meadows and forests of hundred-year-old oak trees. It will guide you to the village of Jasney with its remarkable historical and architectural heritage and end with a magnificent panorama of the foothills and the Vosges mountains. At the end of the route, you can extend the itinerary to reach the superb Fontaine du Bois fountain.

At the springs of Saint-Rémy. Through hills and valleys, stories and legends, our heritage step by step... Come and discover the rich natural and cultural heritage of Saint-Rémy, a small rural commune in Haute-Saône. Various information boards will teach you more about preserving and protecting our environment and our history.

With a thousand years of history and remarkable architectural heritage (castles, wash houses, fountains, mills, etc.), Jasney also enjoys a preserved natural environment. You will walk to the charming village of Anjeux and its magnificent church built inthe 15th century. On the way back, you will pass by the Carrefour des Anges, where you can enjoy a superb view of the green landscapes of Jasney and the surrounding hills.

Near the village of Anjeux, this route allows you to explore the mysterious Source du Planey and its turquoise waters. This resurgence of the Semouse features crystal-clear water whose colour changes with the hours and seasons. Throughout the route, information boards and reading panels will help you gain a better understanding of this remarkable site.

At the curious turquoise Planey spring, "witches" with supposed evil powers used to gather for their sabbaths.

Founded by the first Christian missionaries from Ireland, Fontaine-lès-Luxeuil has preserved the memory of time in the stones of its built heritage. These snippets of history can be discovered along this walking route, which is dotted with information boards. As you read them, you will learn about the history of the heritage, the distinctive features of the local flora and fauna, as well as certain events that have taken place within the local area.

Luxeuil-les-Bains is one of the many spa towns in the Haute-Saône. This route allows you to discover all its heritage, such as the abbey, the Basilica of Saint-Pierre, the Tour des Échevins and the thermal baths of Luxeuil. Many of the buildings are constructed from local stone sourced from the Vosges. This charming route allows you to wander around this spa town for several hours. You might even return with some Luxeuil ham. This walk is classified as ‘moderate’ as it is over 10 kilometres long and may not be suitable for younger children.

A short walk that allows you to discover a geological curiosity, the Sabot.

The Banney Forest marks the transition between the beech-rich forests of the Vosges Saônoises and the varied species of the Haute-Saône plains. This ancient forest, once owned by the monks of Luxeuil Abbey, has many treasures: springs, fountains, an old Roman road and the Route Napoléon.

Starting from the Banney animal park, where you can admire wild boar and deer, and close to the Luxeuil-les-Bains spa centre, you will walk through woods to admire Gallo-Roman remains such as the pretty Vosges sandstone fountains. You can refresh yourself, rest or have a picnic on the wooden and stone tables provided.

A short nature trail just a stone's throw from Vesoul. Along the way: plateau, viewpoint, listed village, chapel, forest paths.

A pleasant little hike in the hills above Montigny-lès-Vesoul. The route alternates between dirt tracks, gravel paths and a few tarmac sections. The trail crosses fields and small woods, offering pretty views of the surrounding villages. It passes close to Poncey and Chemilly, making for a peaceful and accessible walk. However, there is a slight inconvenience at the end of the route: the trail runs alongside a composting platform. Depending on the day, the wind and the temperature, unpleasant odours may disturb your walk for about 200 metres.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

This route starts at the municipal campsite on Route de la Vierge. It will take you to the Chapel of Saint-Georges, built in the middle of the forest on the site of a deadly fratricidal battle. This route passes near the Arpero bar (a surprising log cabin between the canal and the Coney), the Carrières Volle quarries, the Tour des Lombards tower, the listed church, the castle ruins and the Embroidery Museum.

This route will take you through the Saint-Georges woodland, past a forest picnic shelter, then the ruins of Bellevue, before reaching the village where you can visit the Embroidery Museum, the ‘Vieux Fontenoy’ and the listed church. It then heads back up to the campsite, running alongside the castle ruins.

This marked pedestrian route (blue square) starts at the municipal campsite (car park, bar and restaurant open in the evening from May to October). You will pass through magnificent forests known for their high-quality oak trees. You may occasionally be surprised by deer crossing the path. This route takes in the splendid Arsondieux and Breuillots lakes, passes through veritable "cathedral" forests and goes near the Chapel of the Virgin of Bois Bani (a place of pilgrimage).

Every spring, cherry trees cover the Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert area with millions of white flowers. The town also reveals its well-preserved architectural heritage to attentive and curious hikers at every turn of the trail. A succession of streams, orchards, calvaries and farms typical of the Pays de la Vôge will reveal themselves as you wander along the paths. Explore the Pierres-de-Roûge site and admire its imposing blocks of purple sandstone. Route Anneaux Bleus marked.

This short family-friendly route allows you to stop off at the Écomusée du Pays de la Cerise. Set amongst cherry trees, the eco-museum – the starting point of the Route des Chalots – invites you to discover a passion that has become an industry: the production of kirsch. Combining tradition and modernity, come and see, hear and smell the history of Fougerolles cherry brandy.

White cherry trees, red stones and the pearlescent building of the eco-museum – you’ll see a whole spectrum of colours, always a delight.

Come and discover the villages of Andelarre, Baignes and Mont-le-Vernois, small rural communities in Haute-Saône, along this pretty green route. Discover the site of the old Baignes forges along the route.

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