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.

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

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 pleasant hike in Trévenans, 10 km south of Belfort. It takes you on a beautiful climb through the forest with lovely views. It joins the Sentier Historique des Bornes de la Principauté de Montbéliard (Historical Trail of the Boundaries of the Principality of Montbéliard). It ends by taking the Coulée Verte (Green Corridor) along the Haute-Saône canal with a very pretty view of the Southern Vosges. The hike is marked with a yellow 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.

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

Hike from Bermont (car park in the central square) or Dorans (Maison du Temps Libre). By car, take motorway exit 11 towards Delle, then follow signs for Belfort via the R437 and then Bermont.

This walk follows the fortified belt around Belfort.You’ll discover lovely countryside and woodland scenery, as well as several charming villages: Sévenans, Leupe, Meroux, Vézelois, Chèvremont and Bessoncourt. You’ll pass several structures of the Belfort fortified belt: the forts.

Old buildings, forts, churches, chapels... discover the heritage of the peaceful commune of Bermont in the heart of a beautiful green setting on this family walk. Superb viewpoint offering an exceptional 360° panorama of the Vosges mountains, Belfort, the Trèvenans Hospital and the Jura mountains. Superb views of and beneath the TGV viaduct. The route is signposted.

The Châtenaise circular Châtenois-les-Forges Between clearings and undergrowth, this hike takes you into the heart of the green lung of the commune of Châtenois-les-Forges. The route is signposted.

This hike is marked with cabbage-shaped markers. It will allow you to discover the village of Chèvremont and some of the old military installations located in the commune. You will discover its church dating from 1784, built by the architect Kleber, the town hall and the adjoining facilities: school, nursery, cultural centre, Chougalante, cemetery.

The aim of the walk is to discover the historical and natural features of the Bosmont Forest and the forestry operations managed by the Office Nationale des Forêts (ONF). You will be able to see the marks left by the work carried out between 1874 and 1880, after the Franco-Prussian War. The Belfort-Réchésy railway line through the forest is also still visible. This hike is signposted.

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.

This is a very pretty hike that will allow you to discover a charming village and its suburbs, an old synagogue and an "Arromanches" type bridge. It passes near the Porte d'Alsace area with the Fosses discovery trail, where you will learn to recognise the trees of our region. Not to mention the Étang de la Marnière, a vast wetland with flora and fauna to discover. The hike is signposted.

A true journey through history, this hike alternates between remarkable sites and natural gems. The route is marked with a yellow disc.

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

A pleasant walk very close to Belfort. You will follow the green corridor and the Haute-Saône Canal. You will pass through a landscape of farmland and forests. You will discover several pretty villages: Froideval, Botans and Bermont. You will pass by the Botans Agricultural Museum. This walk is signposted.

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 .

Nestled in the heart of a small valley, this peaceful walk linking Dorans to Bermont is an opportunity for the whole family to discover these two charming villages steeped in history. The trail is marked with blue rings.

A circular route allowing you to explore two villages near Belfort, both rich in heritage: Bermont, with the Church of Saint-Laurent, the Savoureuse Viaduct and the Fort du Bois d'Oye; and Dorans, with the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Chêne and the fountain route. There are numerous vantage points along the route.

This route passes by Fort des Basses Perches, which is part of the fortified belt around Belfort. An easy hike with superb views of Belfort, the Haute Saône and the Vosges mountains. This hike is signposted.

Circuit de randonnée, au départ de l’espace Jean Jaurès, il traverse le quartier des Vignoles. Au fort Lachaux, le belvédère Est offre une vue sur les Vosges, la trouée de Belfort. Un passage dans la Caponnière offre un aperçu des fortifications. À la ferme Jan Ross vous verrez des animaux. La traversée de Sochaux offre une vue des usines Peugeot. Au retour, vous croiserez peut être des canards ou des hérons sur les bords de la Savoureuse.

A superb hike on the border between Belfort and Haut Rhin. You will discover a landscape of countryside and forests with magnificent ponds. As a bonus, there is a discovery trail with information panels about the trees of our region.

A pleasant hike near Frais, located 10 km east of Belfort. You can admire a rich architectural and natural heritage, beautiful half-timbered houses and a superb view of the Southern Vosges. The route is marked with a red ring.

This hike is the first of two stages linking the end of the Vosges crossing in Belfort to the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura (or GTJ on maps), located at the start of Mandeure. This hike is very cultural, starting in the historic town of Belfort. The first part takes you past three forts: Belfort, Basses Perches and Bosmont. The hike is never very far from urban areas and it is even possible to get there by TGV as the high-speed train passes through. It is a hike that alternates between woods, agricultural plains and villages of varying sizes, including Bourogne and its charming wash houses. The end of the hike is the most pleasant part of the route, crossing the dry grasslands of Bourogne and walking along the Rhône-Rhine Canal.

Climb up and enjoy the panoramic views of Belfort and the Vosges mountains as you explore the fortifications created by Vauban.This route is signposted.

Circular in short version with limited elevation changes, the fortifications overlooking the old town of Belfort passing by the Tour de la Miotte, the Porte du Vallon then the Fort de la Justice and its dovecote, the top of the Glacis, the national cemetery, then the Citadel Tower and passage at the foot of the Lion before crossing the Brisach Gate, all enhanced by magnificent views of the city, its monuments and its surroundings.

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.

Hiking route starting from the Town Hall. It takes you to the beer museum; near Place de l'Europe, the Peugeot Adventure Museum, the temple and the Prince's house. Then the Citédo and the sports park. It leads you towards Fort Lachaux, where you can enjoy the scenery. Next, you will cross the undergrowth and an educational farm. On the way back, you will discover the church of Sochaux and the redesigned Avenue du Général Leclerc.

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.

This route showcases the Vosges landscape. A fairly long walk but with very little elevation gain, easily accessible from 6 balisakm to the north-east of Belfort. Beautiful views of the Vosges peaks without having to climb them. It can easily be split into two if you wish to shorten the route. The walk is signposted.

This short 1½-hour hike will take you to La Damassine in Vandoncourt. Enjoy superb views of the Vosges, the Salbert towards Belfort and the Lomont wind turbines. The route mostly follows marked paths.

This pleasant hike will allow you to discover three typical villages: Fontaine, Reppe and Larivière, as well as the former Fontaine aerodrome.You will also see magnificent countryside landscapes and beautiful views of the Vosges mountains.This walk is signposted. 01/2026: the path has been diverted at the exit of Reppe to avoid traffic on the main road.

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.

In Damas, the "village of 600 mayors", you are always welcomed with a smile and a friendly greeting. They offer us a pleasant little walk through the streets of the village to discover their fountains, their listed natural site and a wide panorama of the village, the Pays de Montbéliard and the Vosges.

Just a short walk from the town centre, this idyllic walk along the Étang des Forges offers the whole family the chance to enjoy a breath of fresh air amidst lush natural surroundings. The route is signposted.

History and nature come together along this route around the Étang des Forges. This trail is marked with red rings.

History and nature come together along this route around the Étang des Forges near Belfort.