The Ognon Valley and Bellefontaine Abbey

Date of your route : Feb 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

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Date of your route : Oct 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This is an easy route. Along the OGNON river, the path has disappeared due to maize cultivation. In autumn, which is hunting season, it is essential to wear brightly coloured clothing.

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The route is no longer maintained along the Ognon River because the route was changed a year ago. To start the hike, be sure to consult the sign at the starting point and then follow the yellow and blue markings.

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Date of your route : Jun 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The path was barely visible, so we had to walk through cornfields at the start of the hike.

The only advantage, in my opinion, is getting some fresh air and exercise.

Thanks anyway to whoever took the trouble to mark the trail.

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The route is no longer marked from the descent before the bridge over the LOgnon. The yellow and blue signage still exists.
A hundred metres further on, a footbridge that would have allowed us to cross a small stream has been destroyed.
We were unable to complete this hike.

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Date of your route : Dec 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very well

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Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on Sunday, 30 July, as a couple with two dogs. No parking issues, it's clear, as is the start of the hike. After a few hundred metres, it gets complicated. When you reach the bridge, turn left (before the bridge) and there is no path. The bank of the Ognon is steep and covered with vegetation (brambles, nettles, branches and trees). We had to walk along the edge of (and sometimes through) a cornfield for nearly 2 km to reach point 2. The path then became visible and easy to follow again. Now the route is perfect and the walk continues without difficulty. The abbey must have been beautiful...
The dogs enjoyed the start of the walk, running back and forth between the river and "their masters": a positive point!

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Date of your route : Apr 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little route for an afternoon. Flooding at the start along the Ognon: we went along the road to avoid it. A shame about the abbey: the buildings and surrounding agricultural land are not well maintained.
Thank you for this route.

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Date of your route : Nov 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Path not maintained at the start of the route, along the Ognon river! Forced to walk in the neighbouring cornfield...:

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Date of your route : Jul 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Route completed in summer. Between points 1 and 2:
- I imagined a path running alongside the Ognon. In fact, you only see it very occasionally, so it's not really of any interest; perhaps you need to come when there are no leaves.
- The path was invisible. I walked between two rows of corn as tall as me, or through very tall, flattened grass, which meant I had to lift my feet with every step in some places. Not suitable for children or people who are afraid of ticks!!! Nettles are not a problem if you are wearing trousers. Is the path usually maintained???

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Date of your route : Apr 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,

A very pleasant hike on a sunny April morning, during the week so there was no one else around.
I did the hike backwards, wanting to save the best part (according to reviews), i.e. the banks of the Ognon, for last.
In Emagny, I ended up following a slightly different route, suggested on a sign next to the car park at Place des Tilleuls: the Tour des Rompeux, which is the same as the Visorando route except at the beginning (or end) because it follows the old railway line. It's very pleasant, through fields and undergrowth. There are also beautiful views of Moncley Castle.
Very nice in any case:

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Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Easy and pleasant walk

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Date of your route : Mar 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy walk with children.
After taking the path (bridge) on the left along the river, there is a small wooden bridge over a stream. Please note that this bridge is no longer in place (not a problem for adults, but you will have to go around it with children).

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Date of your route : Jul 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The map was a great help to me, along with the accompanying description.
Only the part along the Ognon river is interesting, although the "path" running alongside the river is in tall grass where nettles can sometimes "tickle" your legs – but it's really nice to walk alongside the cornfields...
Very good for getting back into shape, in a peaceful setting.
Thank you for all your hard work.

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Date of your route : Jun 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Luckily we had GPS. And even if we shouldn't mention the signposting, it's clear that it's an important indicator and that for this hike, it wasn't good, even misleading.
That said, the section along the Ognon river is magnificent! The second part of the hike is less appealing.
A good way to stretch your legs.

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