Froidefontaine walks

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.

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 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.

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 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.

Short excursion from Grandvillars to the remarkable lime tree

A circular route starting from Meroux, crossing the wetlands before heading up to the heights of Charmois and through the woods of Meroux. The path is stony for much of the route. Mainly flat, no difficulty.

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”.

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.

This hike allows you to discover two military structures, Fort Ordener and Ouvrage de Meroux. It follows a pleasant route through the countryside. It is marked with a red disc.

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.

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.

This is the last stage before the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura. The hike is mainly through forest, crossing the woods of Sochaux, Fays and Goutils. At the end of the stage, you can explore the village of Thulay. Halfway along the route, there are shops where you can buy supplies in Seloncourt. There are also some interesting viewpoints along the way.

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 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.