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La Pierre de Saint-Maximin walks
The Gratteris viewpoint, from sharp limestone pavement to dolmen
Visorando Member
6.50 mi
+584 ft
-597 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Tarcenay (Doubs)
A walk through the countryside and woodland to discover the untamed charms of our karst forests and their sinkholes and sharp limestone pavements, which some would like to believe are dolmens. Along the way, beautiful wash-house fountains, a viewpoint over the Saône plain and the Chapel of Saint-Maximin, where medieval pilgrims led a joyful life.
The sinkholes of the Bois du Mont
4.82 mi
+423 ft
-440 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Foucherans (Doubs)
A short walk through the Bois du Mont to discover the untamed charms of our Comtois karst forests, amongst sinkholes, sharp limestone pavements and rocks with sometimes astonishing shapes that some might mistake for dolmens. Along the way, you’ll find beautiful wash-house fountains, a ‘caborde’ (a type of covered shelter), an arboretum, a viewpoint overlooking the Saône plain, and the Chapel of Saint-Maximin, where, it is said, medieval pilgrims led a joyful life. A walk through the countryside and woodland, combining heritage with natural curiosities.
Walks near La Pierre de Saint-Maximin
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.