Haut-du-Them-Château-Lambert walks

Hike to Ballon de Servance.Please note that for this hike, you will need two vehicles, one at (S) at the Col des Croix andthe other at the Sources de Presles reservoir (E). The path leading directly up to the Ballon is a quiet zone and is closed from 15 December to 14 July. See notices

Hike on the border of the Vosges and Haute-Saône with magnificent panoramic views of the village of Château-Lambert, the upper Ognon valley, the upper Moselle valley and the plateau of a thousand ponds.

On the northern flank of the Ballon de Servance.

Follow in the footsteps of schoolchildren from days gone by as they made their way to the old school in Belmont. Stunning panoramic views await you along the path. Make the most of your visit to Château-Lambert by popping into the Mountain Museum and the Espace Nature Culture.

Starting at the Étang Noir and its lookout point, the trail leads from pond to pond, skirting a peat bog and crossing a pond on a wooden bridge leading to a chalet, making for a shady and very easy walk. As a bonus, there are lovely views of the Vosges mountains and the Thillot valley.

Route slightly modified, description revised and corrected. This is a lovely, easy route that allows you to admire around sixty ponds. Information boards help you discover and understand how these ponds were formed and are used. Much of the route is on small paved roads. This route is partly based on signposts in the field, so be sure to follow the description carefully.

A variety of trails, some of which run through the woods, and forest paths will take you from the picturesque village of Beulotte-Saint-Laurent to the Plateau des Grilloux, passing through the hamlet of La Grande Rocholle. You will walk through a hilly landscape of peat bogs and ponds. On the way back via the long circuit, you will discover the remains of the old Moulin du Hanneau mill and take the small road that runs alongside the Ruisseau du Beuletin stream to return to the village.

A mountain hike across the peaks surrounding the small village of Miellin, featuring wild and bucolic landscapes. This route is reserved for experienced walkers or even keen trekkers.

The highest point in the commune of Miellin, at an altitude of 850 m, Saint-Blaise Chapel offers visitors a magnificent and mysterious setting. At its foot lies a spring renowned for its therapeutic properties, said to soothe sore throats and eye ailments. As the saying goes: “Saint-Blaise water soothes all ailments”.

Whilst Servance is known for its lakes, this side of the valley offers a chance to explore mid-mountain landscapes, through the woods of Mont Cornu, which rises to an altitude of 800 metres, and the steep-sided valley of the Doue de l’Eau.

Amidst peat bogs and ponds, forests and meadows, you’ll discover the immense biodiversity of the Plateau des 1000 Étangs.

Located in the heart of the 1000 Étangs region, this route is suitable for both hikers and mountain bikers. From the Plateau des Grilloux, where you can picnic, you will discover magnificent views of the Ballon de Servance and a multitude of ponds that make this region a unique natural site. We guarantee that your hike will be unforgettable!

A short family hike with no significant elevation gain, allowing you to discover the typical landscapes of the 1000 ponds plateau.

Between peat bogs and ponds, forests and meadows, you will discover the immense biodiversity of the Plateau des 1000 Étangs.

Like a Tour de France climber! If you enjoy sporting challenges, then La Planche des Belles Filles is for you! Now a legendary climb in the Tour de France and a real challenge for cyclists, it offers a demanding ascent and spectacular views. At 5.9 km long with an average gradient of 8.5% and an elevation gain of over 600 metres, this demanding climb leaves no one indifferent. But before that, you'll have to tackle the Col des Chevrères and its steep gradients (an 8 km climb with an average gradient of 6.5% and sections of 12%), then return to Servance via the Ballon de Servance... an 18 km climb with an average gradient of 5% and sections of 12%. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

A beautiful, varied short hike that will take you past a dozen ponds straddling the watershed between the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.