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Fort Woirol (ou de Montfaucon) walks
The Feudal Castle of Montfaucon
Visorando Member
4.69 mi
+676 ft
-669 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Montfaucon (Doubs) (Doubs)
During this walk, you will pass through almost 1,000 years of military history, from the ruins of the old medieval castle to the Woirol military fort, built at the end of the 19th century, enjoying numerous views of the Bisontine valley and, on a clear day in the early morning or evening, the Bernese Oberland Alps and Mont Blanc.
The Montfaucon defensive mole
7.83 mi
+830 ft
-856 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Montfaucon (Doubs) (Doubs)
Hike through the defensive wall of Montfaucon, a system of fortifications essential to the defence of Besançon. Built between 1870 and 1889 on a cliff, the site overlooks the city at an altitude of 617 metres. For walkers with less of a military bent, you will enjoy this woodland walk with its views of the Doubs valley, the Citadel, the Jura Mountains and, on a clear day, the Alps, from the Bernese Oberland to Mont Blanc.
The Gunpowder Trail at Fort Woirol
4.74 mi
+899 ft
-896 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montfaucon (Doubs) (Doubs)
As you make your way down the wild Nacra gorge along a path—timid in autumn, hidden beneath the leaves, but charming and lined with daffodils in spring—you may catch a glimpse of the Vouivre river reflecting in the green waters of the Fontaine de la Dhuit. Then 1,000 years of military history, from Fort Woirol – with its powder magazines, signal post and anti-aircraft batteries – to the feudal castle and, finally, the ‘Belvédère des Alpes’ viewpoint overlooking the Doubs valley, the Citadel and, on a clear day, Mont Blanc.
The feudal castle of Montfaucon, Fort Woirol and the Fontaine de la Dhuit
4.91 mi
+935 ft
-909 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Montfaucon (Doubs) (Doubs)
Between forest paths and old walls covered in ivy, this hike immerses you in nature and heritage: from the Vue des Alpes viewpoint to the cliffs overlooking the Doubs valley, the route offers panoramic views of the Citadel, the Jura Mountains and the Saône plain. Along the way, history unfolds: Fort Woirol, marked by a tragic explosion, the optical post and its anti-aircraft batteries, as well as the imposing remains of the feudal castle, testimony to a rich medieval past.
Walks near Fort Woirol (ou de Montfaucon)
Saône to Besançon with return by train
7.73 mi
+364 ft
-837 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saône (Doubs)
A touch of holiday spirit as you take the train. A varied route passing through the Marais de Saône (information about the marsh), exploring the Creux sous Roche, and the Notre-Dame de la Libération viewpoint.