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Grotte de la Chère walks
Circular Larnod route via Fort de Pugey, Arguel Castle and Valmy
Visorando Member
5.65 mi
+932 ft
-909 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Larnod (Doubs)
This short but intense hike will take you to a series of historical sites, including the military fort at Pugey, the ruins of Arguel Feudal Castle and the Valmy Monument, a memorial to the members of the Guy Mocquet resistance group who were shot at the citadel, as well as natural sites such as Malpertuis Cave, the Arguel Castle viewpoint, the viewpoint towards the Chère cave, the surprising Roche Trouée in the Martelin woods and finally the Valmy Monument viewpoint, which overlooks Besançon and the entire valley, from the Vosges to Burgundy.
Arguel Castle and Pugey Fort
5.23 mi
+971 ft
-971 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Arguel (Doubs)
Overlooking the village of Arguel, perched on their rocky outcrop, stand the ruins of the feudal castle, built in the early 12th century and, once again, razed to the ground by the royal armies in 1668 during the conquest of Franche-Comté. This route, winding through pastures and beautiful forests, offers superb views of the valley, Mont Poupet, the ruins of Pugey Fort, Malpertuis Cave and, if you manage to keep quiet, you may spot a few deer or chamois.
Walks near Grotte de la Chère
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.