The Grand Châfo in Voray-sur-l'Ognon

The Fisherman of the Grand Châfo: thrills and adventures along the Ognon!

This is an educational trail. In Voray-sur-L’Ognon, a legend has long been told… That of the Grand Châfo, a monstrous catfish lurking in the river, capable of snatching perch and pike in an instant!
Join Désiré, a brave fisherman, in his incredible battle against this legendary monster, and discover a world where courage, mystery and laughter come together by the water’s edge.
Take your children along the trail and experience, together, this thrilling adventure, full of twists and turns and magic, in the heart of nature!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.79 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 102 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 102 ft

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    Highest point: 794 ft
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    Lowest point: 709 ft

Description of the walk

Start at Voray-sur-l'Ognon Town Hall. There are a few parking spaces along the street.

(S/E) Head down Grande Rue to the left, then continue along Rue du Moulin to the right.

(1) You will find a statue and an illustrated sign. Audio track 1 can then be started. Continue right along Rue du Moulin, then turn left, then right onto Rue des Jardins. Continue straight on to Rue de la Poste. Cross over to the opposite side and continue to Place des Écoles.

(2) Turn right onto Rue de Vesoul, then, at the three-way junction, turn left onto Rue de la Chapelle and continue to signpost 2, located by the cemetery.

(3) You will find an illustrated sign there. Audio 2 can be played. Continue along Rue de la Chapelle, then turn left onto Le Vernois.

(4) On Rue du Vernois, turn right onto Rue de Fontaine. Join the Grande Rue, then take Rue de l’Église opposite. Then turn right and continue to signpost 3.

(5) This is an illustrated sign where you can admire a statue. Audio track 3 can then be started. Continue and head back down Rue de la Chapelle before turning left onto Rue Basse, then right towards the town hall. You will arrive at the sign and the final statue (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 732 ft - Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.17 - alt. 712 ft - Sign 1: audio and sculpture - Ognon (rivière)
  3. 2 : mi 0.53 - alt. 741 ft - Place des Ecoles
  4. 3 : mi 1.07 - alt. 794 ft - Cemetery sign and audio 2 - Château de Buthiers
  5. 4 : mi 1.48 - alt. 761 ft - Le Vernois
  6. 5 : mi 1.91 - alt. 712 ft - Audio 3 and sculpture - Buthiers (rivière)
  7. S/E : mi 2.79 - alt. 732 ft - Town Hall

Notes

A themed family route, ideal for children, with a story to follow along the way. Please wear suitable footwear and bring water depending on the season.

Worth a visit

The beautiful banks of the Ognon, perfect for observing the local flora and fauna.

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