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Grotte Saint-Léonard (Besançon) walks
Notre-Dame de la Libération and the Caves of Saint-Léonard
Visorando Member
5.76 mi
+945 ft
-945 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Morre (Doubs)
In 1940, the Archbishop of Besançon, Mgr Dubourg, vowed to erect a statue to the Virgin Mary if the city was not destroyed. From this splendid viewpoint overlooking the loop topped by its Citadel, you can continue on your pilgrimage to the Grotte-Ermitage de Saint-Léonard and Notre-Dame-des-Buis, before returning with a spring in your step via the foothills of the Citadel and the Forts des Buis, stopping off at the many viewpoints over the city and other more rugged spots overlooking the Doubs and Mercureaux valleys.
Trois Châtels
3.89 mi
+771 ft
-768 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Morre (Doubs)
In 1940, Bishop Dubourg vowed to erect a statue of the Virgin Mary if the town were spared. From this viewpoint overlooking the circular part of the town crowned by its Citadel, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the town and, on a clear day, of the Vosges and the Jura Mountains. You will continue, still in a spirit of devotion, past the Grotte-Ermitage de St-Léonard and Notre Dame-des-Buis, skirting our beautiful Citadel and pausing for a few moments at a viewpoint overlooking the lower reaches of the Doubs valley and the old rooftops of Besançon.
Walks near Grotte Saint-Léonard (Besançon)
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.