The route starts from the Montbozon tourist and outdoor activity centre, where you can park. The starting point is the information sign at the end of Rue de l’Oignon.
(S/E) Join Rue du Pont on your right and head uphill towards the village centre. Pass the Fontaine du Cygne, situated at the foot of the wall of Montbozon Castle. Continue until you reach Rue de l’Église.
(1) Turn right, then take a left-hand bend and continue to the end of the street, almost opposite Rue du Collège.
(2) At the junction, carry straight on along Rue du Collège. On the corner, if you’re feeling peckish, you’ll find a bakery. Leave Rue de la Place on your left. On your left you’ll find the Bauday de Montbozon fortified house.
(3) Continue along the street, which merges into Rue du Champ de Foire, until you reach the cemetery.
(4) Take the path on your right, which goes through a small wood, then follow the track that continues to another wood.
(5) Turn right at the edge of the woodland onto the white track, then keep to the right to reach the junction with the D49. Take a left-right turn, crossing the road with care. Continue straight on to the car park on the outskirts of Thiénans, near the Acro’cimes forest park.
(6) Follow the path to the left until you reach the next junction, then turn right towards Thiénans and the Chemin de Bois, and carry on to the end of the path.
(7) Turn right. At this junction, you’ll see a pétanque court and some benches. Carry on straight ahead at the Fork in the road, then turn left onto the shaded path known as ‘la Galeuse’.
(8) Follow the small path on the right leading to Montbozon, keeping to the left at all times. Enjoy the view of the Ognon and its meadows. Join Rue du Pont and, on your left, you’ll find the Ognon water sports centre
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