The circular Mont Corron in Auxelles-Bas

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This family-friendly route, starting from the charming mountain village of Auxelles-Bas, alternates between river, countryside and woodland.
The route is signposted.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.34 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 705 ft
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    Descent: - 712 ft
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    Highest point: 1,834 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,430 ft
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La Maman Pond
View of the River Rhome
View of the ponds
View of the Vosges

Description of the walk

Starting point: Auxelles-Bas, 12 km north of Belfort. Car park at the community hall near the church; access via Rue de la Paix.

The route is signposted with Green Discs.

(Out and back) From the multi-purpose hall car park, take Rue de la Paix westwards to join the D12, which you follow to the right for 60 metres.

(1) Walk up Rue de Creusevie, then turn right onto Rue de la Couche. Continue to the hamlet of Le Hautot and the junction with theGR®®533. Green Rectangle.

(2) Turn left onto Rue des Corvées until you reach the D12.

(3) Cross the road and follow Rue des Maisons des Bois, which climbs into the Bois d’Auxelles and turns into a wide track. Leave the track to the right onto a narrow path and rejoin it 300 metres further on. Continue to the right until you reach the next crossroads.

(4) Turn right and continue for 1 km.

(5) Leave theGR®®533, which continues straight on, and turn left onto the hairpin bend. Follow it for 1 km.

(6) At the junction with a turning area for forestry workers, turn left at a 90° angle and continue heading north-east.

(7) Turn left to reach Étang la Maman.

(8) After 500m, you’ll come to a wide stony track; follow it to the left, then take the path on the right a little further up and continue for 600m

(9) Turn right and head back down. You’ll reach a wide track. Follow it to the right and cross the bridge over the Rhône. Follow the track uphill for 800 metres to reach the D13, then carry on straight ahead to the roundabout.

(10) Carry on straight ahead along Rue du Château for 300m and take the second left, Rue de la Paix; walk past the town hall and return to the starting car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,617 ft - Car park at the community hall near the church
  2. 1 : mi 0.15 - alt. 1,631 ft - Rue de Creusevie
  3. 2 : mi 0.37 - alt. 1,729 ft - Rue des Corvées and GR533 Green Rectangle
  4. 3 : mi 0.68 - alt. 1,690 ft - Crossing the D12
  5. 4 : mi 1.75 - alt. 1,631 ft - Turn right at the crossroads
  6. 5 : mi 2.39 - alt. 1,788 ft - Path to the left, hairpin bend
  7. 6 : mi 3.37 - alt. 1,614 ft - Turn left at a 90° angle
  8. 7 : mi 4.13 - alt. 1,490 ft - Turn left towards the Étang la Maman
  9. 8 : mi 4.62 - alt. 1,493 ft - Wide stony path
  10. 9 : mi 5.14 - alt. 1,673 ft - Turn right at the junction
  11. 10 : mi 6.1 - alt. 1,601 ft - Roundabout
  12. S/E : mi 6.34 - alt. 1,617 ft - Car park at the community hall near the church

Notes

The trail is marked with green discs.

Visorando was informed by Mr Chevalley, a volunteer member of balisage90, based on brochures published by the Belfort department.

Worth a visit

Auxelles-Bas:
The name Acella (Auxelles) was first mentioned in 1130; the village was later divided when Auxelles-Haut was established in 1569.

Mining history:
The southern Vosges mountain range contains metal-bearing veins which were mined from the end of the 14th century onwards. It was primarily silver-bearing lead ore that was extracted and processed on site, with the forest providing the timber needed to support the tunnels and the energy for the smelting works. Several major tunnels and shafts were dug within the municipality’s boundaries.

Industry:
Following a period of decline that lasted until the Revolution, industry began to flourish once more in the 19th century with the establishment of a hand-operated weaving mill. Founded by Ferdinand Boigeol in 1824, the mill eventually housed up to 104 looms for the production of cotton fabrics. A source of income for the village and around a hundred workers, the industry – hit by the textile crisis of the 1930s – gradually declined and eventually ceased to exist.

At the start of the 20th century, the ‘Fabriques Noires’ were established – buildings constructed from planks painted with tar, giving them a black appearance. All manner of chains and related items were manufactured there. Left dormant during the Second World War, they subsequently disappeared little by little.

In 1926, electricity was introduced to the village. At that time, every household had its own small farm. There were also many craftsmen: carpenters, wheelwrights, farriers, tailors and clog-makers. In addition,
oak wood and bark – highly prized by tanners – were also harvested.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
Mic70
Mic70

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy hike with a few small climbs, but nothing too difficult. Be careful, though, as I did this in February when the ground was frozen. I think that in wet weather, some sections must be very muddy.
The route is well marked, so it's easy to follow.
Not very busy; we only passed two people coming in the opposite direction.
Otherwise, it's mostly woods with nothing special to see, so it's probably a very pleasant walk in warm weather, but for those who want to see points of interest (waterfalls, fountains, caves, etc.), there isn't much to see.
Enjoy your walk!

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james 70
james 70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

27/04/2022
Hello fellow walkers; it was a beautiful, warm, sunny day.
There were seven of us on this route.
The walk was relatively easy.
Pleasant woodland trails.
Easy to follow markings.

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jmLucerando
jmLucerando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good route, but beware of the rapid rise in the streams.

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Mazubel
Mazubel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Everything has already been said by the other hikers:
The paths are indeed wide, almost always shaded by the trees, and perfectly marked.
We completed the walk in 2 hours and 40 minutes, walking at a normal pace, neither fast nor slow, without stopping.
There was some elevation gain, but it wasn't particularly difficult.
The trail seems to be little used. We only met two walkers coming in the opposite direction and a few mountain bikers.
It is not possible to stop at the edge of the "La Maman" pond as it is private property, but the place is peaceful and offers beautiful autumn colours at this time of year.
A beautiful hike to do again.

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les bubus
les bubus

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk, very well signposted, on fairly wide paths, easy to do with the family. Mostly in the forest, so interesting in hot weather, slight drawback in terms of panoramic views... Recommended walk and congratulations on the description and route.

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pierre LAB 90
pierre LAB 90

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Route repaired so that it can be travelled later in a group

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dometpom
dometpom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A somewhat challenging but really enjoyable hike! Beautiful landscapes in the Vosges foothills, very well marked and the paths through the woods are very well maintained! The weather was perfect for enjoying nature's beautiful late winter colours.

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SEJCRAVANCHE
SEJCRAVANCHE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike suitable for children (aged 8 and above)
At the start, go to the end of Rue de la Paix
The pond site is magnificent

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jeanlucm88
jeanlucm88

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant hike, mostly through forest;
The section around La Maman pond is very pretty
Most of the trails are quite wide.

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