Grandvillars walks

Short excursion from Grandvillars to the remarkable lime tree

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 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.

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

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

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”.

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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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 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 classic walk for Sunday strollers, particularly families. Accessible to all, including young children and people with reduced mobility.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.