Saint-Blaise Chapel as seen from Miellin

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”.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.99 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,309 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,302 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,946 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,867 ft

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the town hall car park, head towards the village centre in the direction of the church. Turn left, then follow the road straight on towards the Saint-Antoine State Forest. Follow the Pierre-Bach forest track uphill towards La Verrerie until you reach a Fork in the road.

(1) Turn right onto a forest track. Cross a bridge over the Doue de l’Eau and continue to the left until you reach a dirt track. Follow this track, keeping to the left, up to the Verrerie bridge.

(2) Turn right onto the Vinel forest road and climb through the woods. Then turn right. At a sharp left-hand bend, leave the track and continue straight ahead along a grassy path. You’ll come out onto a small road leading to the chapel; follow it uphill to the left. At the crossroads, you’ll reach the entrance to the Saint-Blaise Chapel.

(3) Reach the chapel by heading up to the left.

(4) Return to the previous junction.

(3) Continue to the left along a steep path through the woodland and, keeping straight ahead, you’ll come out onto the road linking Miellin to Belfahy at the Loge bridge.

(5) Follow this road uphill, then at a left-hand bend, turn right onto a path leading downhill. Ignore a path on the left. Leave this path and turn right onto a path leading downhill through the spruce plantations. At the Fork in the road, turn left to come out onto a road near the Henry sawmill.

(6) Follow the road to the right, then right again. At the cross, carry on straight ahead and return to the village of Miellin. Then turn left towards the town hall (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,890 ft - Town hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.75 - alt. 2,106 ft - Junction on a forest track - Doue de l'eau (ruisseau)
  3. 2 : mi 1.33 - alt. 2,290 ft - La Verrerie
  4. 3 : mi 2.47 - alt. 2,805 ft - How to get to Saint-Blaise Chapel
  5. 4 : mi 2.62 - alt. 2,946 ft - Chapelle Saint-Blaise (Belfahy)
  6. 5 : mi 3.66 - alt. 2,697 ft - Route du Col
  7. 6 : mi 5.39 - alt. 1,893 ft - Sawmill
  8. S/E : mi 5.99 - alt. 1,890 ft - Town hall

Worth a visit

The restored19th-century Martin sawmill, by the roadside between Miellin and Servance.
Saint-Blaise Chapel

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
3.5 / 5
randonneur 70
randonneur 70

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The landscape is magnificent, and although there are some steep climbs to reach the chapel, it is very beautiful, well maintained and very pleasant for those who wish to reflect.
A beautiful hike to do.

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Brandu
Brandu

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

the route is quite steep both uphill and downhill and proved to be very slippery in the rain: caution is advised.
otherwise, the route offers no views and is mainly through forest. There is a beautiful spot at St Blaise's chapel with its "miraculous" spring and, higher up, a royal boundary stone with a hammered coat of arms.

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Catherine Catouche
Catherine Catouche

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Apart from the Saint Blaise chapel, there is nothing of interest on this hike: no views, a steep climb and a steep descent
However, if you like peace and quiet, it's perfect

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ouebman88
ouebman88

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk through the woodland.
Stop off at the Chapelle Saint Blaise, a peaceful and relaxing spot with a beautiful view.

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