Faverois walks

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.

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.

A very pleasant walk to discover the village of Florimont and its surroundings in the lush countryside. At the end, I suggest a short alternative route to reach the foot of the two towers. Florimont is situated in the foothills of the Jura, 30 km from Belfort and a stone’s throw from Switzerland. The route is marked with a Green Ring

A very beautiful walk that allows us to discover the historical heritage of the town of Delle, the surrounding countryside and also the superb Mazarin Fountain in Fêche-l'Église. The route is marked with Yellow Rings.

A lovely walk that takes you through the centres of Delle and Boncourt, with some very pretty old buildings. You’ll also walk through a forest with a stunning view. If you have a little time, take a short detour to enjoy the tranquillity of the Sentier des Faines and the Enchanted Forest. This walk is signposted.

A family-friendly hike to discover the culture and nature of a region full of surprises. The route is marked with red discs.

Short excursion from Grandvillars to the remarkable lime tree

This long hike through fields and forests allows you to discover the peaceful Sundgau region of Belfort, walk along ponds and flirt with the Swiss Jura. The trail is marked with a yellow ring.

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 .

A superb, easy walk to do in spring, featuring a wash house and a view of the new customs post at Boncourt (Switzerland).

A lovely walk in the Sundgau region at Chavanatte, 20 km south-east of Belfort. You’ll discover beautiful scenery along the Suarcine and magnificent half-timbered houses. This walk is easily accessible to all and can be split into three circular routes. It is signposted.

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.

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.

A pleasant route starting from Froidefontaine, about ten kilometres south-east of Belfort. You will hike through the fields and forests of this beautiful region. You will pass through the village of Recouvrance and read the many maxims inscribed on beautiful slate boards.

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.

Discover a hike starting from Morvillars, a charming village located 20 km south-east of Belfort, near the N19 towards Delle and Switzerland. This route takes you into the heart of lush countryside and rich forest, offering the ideal setting for an authentic nature getaway. The trail offers magnificent views of the surrounding villages and the majestic Vosges mountain range, a panorama that is sublime in every season. This hike combines natural beauty and diverse landscapes, ideal for lovers of walking, photography or simply relaxing in contact with nature. An accessible route rich in discoveries that promises an unforgettable experience in every season.

This bucolic, often shaded walk will take you past a myriad of carved stone markers adorned with inscriptions from yesteryear. The route is signposted.

Froidefontaine was founded around 1100, when monks from Cluny established a priory in a marshy area. All that remains of the Benedictine monastery church is the 12th-century Romanesque apse. Three human heads can be seen on the cornice. The gravestones on either side of the portal date from 1750. The presbytery next to the church is remarkable for its size.

A short, easy forest walk, ideal for an afternoon with the family. A different atmosphere in every season. The route begins with a short circular loop along the “Sentier de la Grosse Ragie”, which will allow you to discover or rediscover the tree species and animals that inhabit our forests. It will then take you along a section of the Way of St James, past pretty little ponds, before crossing over to the “Sentier des Bornes du Pays de Montbéliard”.

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.

A pleasant hike in Montreux-Château, 15 km east of Belfort. It will allow you to discover some very pretty villages: - Autrage and Novillard with their pretty half-timbered houses. - Petit-Croix with the Pégoud monument. - Montreux-Château with its beautiful chapel and the motte castrale, the remains of a medieval castle. The route is marked with a blue disc.

A lovely walk starting in Montreux-Château, located 15 km east of Belfort. A pretty village with a chapel built near the site of a motte-and-bailey castle. You’ll discover a rural landscape with views of the Swiss Jura. The walk passes the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915. This walk is signposted.

Friesen boasts an exceptional array of half-timbered houses built between 1499 and 1876. Thanks to meticulous inventory work, the walk allows you to see many reminders of a rural world that disappeared forever after the Second World War. A country lane then leads to the Notre-Dame de Grünenwald chapel and Ueberstrass, following in the footsteps of the Knights of Malta.

A pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Jura mountains. Very pretty villages of Novillard, Autrage and Autrechêne with artistic decorations. Easily accessible, about ten kilometres south-east of Belfort. This hike is marked.

This circular walk takes you past the castle’s wash houses, the ‘Sentier des Bornes’ trail of the Principality of Montbéliard, the petrifying spring and a dry meadow with orchids. This route is signposted.

15 km south-east of Belfort, 4 km from the TGV station, Bourogne is a town that combines modern development with a rich historical past. This short walk through the village and forest will allow you to discover a rich heritage with several beautiful buildings, superb fountains and the ruins of the castle. Information panels help you appreciate these treasures. Another special feature of the route is the petrifying spring.

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.

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.

This is a long, completely flat walk that straddles the Franche-Comté and Alsace regions. It is a challenging walk due to its length, but it offers the chance to see many points of interest such as the Marnière and Belle Île ponds, the Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine Chapel, the Tilleul de Turenne, the Petit-Croix Church and, finally, the Sainte-Catherine Chapel and the feudal motte of Montreux-Château. The entire walk alternates between woodland, villages and countryside.

A beautiful hike starting in Novillard, located 10 km east of Belfort. You will discover Novillard, Fontenelle, Petit-Croix and beautiful countryside landscapes with views of the Swiss Jura and the Vosges. You will walk along the banks of the Madeleine river through the undergrowth. The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915. This hike is signposted.

A beautiful hike starting in Petit-Croix, located 10 km east of Belfort. You will discover a pleasant landscape at the foot of the Vosges mountains as you pass through the villages of Cunelières and Foussemagne. The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, an aviation ace, was shot down in 1915. You will also see the monument dedicated to him in the centre of the village. The trail is signposted.

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.