Gourgeon walks

Discover the trades of our ancestors in the forest on this forest trail.

It’s well worth venturing deep into the woods to discover the ruins of the Cistercian Abbey of Cherlieu.

Rupt-sur-Saône is a small picturesque village in the Saône valley, at the foot of three hills, close to a salt road and a Roman road The nearby forest is home to the ghosts of the medieval loves of the Crusader Jean de Rupt, while the Saône offers the pleasures of fishing and boat trips.

In a rural landscape where industry has nevertheless left its mark, let's follow the route of the jalopy, which stopped in each village to load goods.

This is an easy but rather long walk, allowing you to discover the banks of the Saône and the Château de Ray-sur-Saône.

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.

Fayl-Billot is a village of 1,300 inhabitants located in the Haute-Marne department. It is best known as the capital of basketry. There are many artisans practising this craft in the village. At the end of this walk, do not hesitate to take home a souvenir. This walk takes in the village’s main tourist and cultural attractions, such as the National School of Osier Cultivation and Basketry, Notre-Dame Church, as well as all the village’s wash houses and fountains.

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

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.

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.

Between dirt tracks, cattle tracks and stone bridges spanning the Salon, you will enjoy a pleasant walk discovering remarkable architectural heritage (churches, fountains, calvaries, etc.).

This hike is also known as the Cross and Côte-Chat hike. From the cross, there is a panoramic view of the Saône plain From Côte-Chat, there is a view of the hills in the south of the department, the Doubs and perhaps Mont Blanc.

A very pretty wooded route where you can recharge your batteries, with several beautiful viewpoints. Best done in sunny weather to make the most of the views.

The scenic route through the Saône Valley in Recologne-les-Rioz is a circular route that starts on Rue de l’Église and returns to its starting point. Discover Recologne’s religious heritage along the Way of St James pilgrimage route, as well as its cultural heritage via Château de Ray (10 centuries of history).

Discover a medieval village with old houses, a castle, a mill and a spring. Listed site since 1977.