The Bois de La Rochotte

A woodland walk that, as it winds through the clearings, offers beautiful views of Champagney, its vast basin and the Rahin valley. Numerous streams sing their way through the undergrowth.

Details

n°2982704

Creation:
14 Feb 2020

Last update:
16 Mar 2021

Last review:
17 Nov 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 7.47 mi
Average duration: 4h 20
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 1,024 ft
Descent: - 1,004 ft
Highest point: 2,182 ft
Lowest point: 1,224 ft

Country: France
Area: Vosges mountains
City: Champagney (Haute-Saône) (70290)
Start/End: N 47.705196° / E 6.68451°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3520ET
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Champagney Town Hall.

(S/E) Turn right onto Avenue de la Gare, follow the Blue Triangle signposting, turning left after the Champagney War Memorial towards Mont de Serre and the hamlet of Champey. After 400 metres, a sign for La Rochotte points left to join the route.

(1) Take the wide path marked with Blue Triangles, which leads to the actual starting point. Here you’ll find a signpost with a map.

(2) Follow the Yellow Ring markings to the right along the path, which is lined with streams, to the La Rochotte viewpoint. Make the most of this spot to take in the valley, from Belfort to Ronchamp, and, in good weather in the morning, the Jura Mountains and the Swiss Alps.

(3) Follow the ascending ridge line to the right-angled junction at the highest point.

(4) Turn left onto the descending ridge path to reach another right-angled junction.

(5) Turn left onto the steep path marked with Yellow Triangles. Join a wider track after crossing a small stream.

(6) Follow this track, taking a wide circular loop to the left and then a hairpin bend to the right which crosses the Attémas stream, to reach the junction you passed on the way out.

(2) Follow the route you took on the way there in the opposite direction to return to the car park at Champagney Town Hall (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,224 ft - Champagney Town Hall car park. Near the - Rahin (rivière)
1 : mi 1 - alt. 1,394 ft - Champey: trail start
2 : mi 1.65 - alt. 1,509 ft - Junction of the circular loop
3 : mi 3.08 - alt. 1,883 ft - La Rochotte viewpoint
4 : mi 3.82 - alt. 2,146 ft - Crête Point Haut
5 : mi 4.51 - alt. 1,991 ft - Crossroads at the foot of the ridge
6 : mi 4.98 - alt. 1,558 ft - Trail
S/E : mi 7.47 - alt. 1,224 ft - Champagney Town Hall car park

Notes

You can do this circular walk starting from the hamlet of Champey (Mont de Serre).
Please note: There is limited parking available.
This trail is maintained by the La Marche à Suivre association in Champagney

Worth a visit

In Champagney: The Maison de la Négritude et des droits de l’Homme.
In Ronchamp: The Notre-Dame du Haut Chapel by Le Corbusier.
Ronchamp Tourist Office

Reviews and comments

3.8 / 5

Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.5 / 5

Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5

Route interest
4.3 / 5

sylvierieth

17 Nov 2025 at 14:18 3600

Hello
Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. The MArche à Suivre volunteer association in Champagney takes particular care to mark the trails in the municipality.
With regard to the Rochotte trail, major forestry work is currently underway on the upper part of the route and many signposts are missing. This circuit will be quickly restored as soon as the forestry work is completed.

Have a good day.

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Vbulle

05 Nov 2025 at 08:03 3600

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

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

Unfortunately, we were unable to follow the entire route described by the author.
After point 4, we were unable to find the path marked with the yellow triangle. We descended via an unmarked path and managed to find the yellow route.
However, we were able to enjoy a beautiful view of La Rochotte and the tranquillity of the autumn forest.

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chloe.cty

26 Jun 2023 at 08:53 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with a stunning, unobstructed panoramic view halfway along the route (La Rochotte). However, be careful not to follow the entire Visorando route; instead, follow the forest walking trail marked with a Yellow Circle, otherwise you’ll miss the viewpoint. The same applies at the end: follow the ‘return’ signs, as the GPX track is incorrect (see comment below).

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LEMERCIER

26 Aug 2022 at 21:29 7200

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, I’ve loaded the GPX track onto my GPS, but the GPX track doesn’t match the route description. In fact, you need to follow the Yellow Rings; otherwise, if you follow the GPX track, you’ll miss the view from La Rochotte. Also, at point 5, there’s no path leading down to Pourpierroche – you need to turn back and follow the Yellow Rings down to Champey.
Otherwise, it’s a pleasant walk despite the lack of water – the streams are dry. You need to follow the Yellow Ring markings, and the route is well signposted.
Kind regards.

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sylvierieth

26 Apr 2021 at 11:14 7200

Hello
Thank you for your feedback
I’ll pass on your comment about the quad bikes (!!) to the town hall.

Have a nice day

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guy marianne

26 Apr 2021 at 10:56 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is very well signposted. A lovely walk with a pleasant view. The only downside is the presence of noisy, dusty motorbikes and quads. But all in all, a lovely day.

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