The grand tour of Champ du Feu

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A hike through stubble fields and forests, with superb scenery.
Departure from Belmont, with the option of refreshments at Col de la Charbonnière

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.20 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 530 m
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    Descent: - 535 m
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    Highest point: 1,098 m
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    Lowest point: 627 m
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View of the Donon

Description of the walk

Park in Belmont, in the Rue Principale car park, near the glass recycling bins.

(S/E) Follow the Club Vosgien's yellow triangle markings. Take the main street eastwards, pass the town hall and continue straight ahead.

(1) At the Y-junction, continue along the road on the left (Rue Principale then Rue des Quatre Maisons) and keep going straight ahead to cross the hamlet and join the D414.

(2) Follow the road to the right to cross the Serva ski resort.

(3) Take the path on the left between the small chapel and the high mountain police station, marked with a red disc.

(4) Cross the road (D214) at the car park and descend opposite on the path marked with a red disc until you reach the intersection with the path marked with a blue rectangle (GR®531).

(5) Follow the blue rectangle markings on the right.

(6) Pass close to the source of the Andlau (on your left) and continue to the Champ du Feu hill. Follow the road to the tower.

(7) Cross the crossroads and take the path on the right leading down to the Col de la Charbonnière, following the blue rectangle markings and then the yellow cross markings.

(8) At the pass, descend to the right onto the D57 road for about 500 metres, then take the path marked with a yellow cross on the left. Then follow the Bottelets forest road to the D214. Continue 150 metres to the right along the road, ignoring the Route Forestière de l'Étoile on your right.

(9) Turn right towards Haut Lachamp and the ruins of Château de la Roche.

(10) At the edge of the forest, turn right (there are no markings here, just a small, slightly faded yellow cross on the rock before the water catchment). Descend the steep slope on the right through the broom to reach the village of Bellefosse.

(11) At the crossroads, follow the second road on your right, marked with a blue cross. At the last houses, don't miss the path on your left that will take you to Belmont. Continue to the D57.

(12) Cross the road and continue climbing towards the village to return to your starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 767 m - Belmont car park
  2. 1 : km 0.47 - alt. 818 m - Rue des Quatre Maisons on the left
  3. 2 : km 1.91 - alt. 988 m - D414, equestrian centre
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 1,010 m - High mountain police station, chapel - Champ du Feu
  5. 4 : km 3.65 - alt. 1,057 m - Car park D214
  6. 5 : km 4.15 - alt. 1,009 m - Red Disc and Blue Rectangle junction
  7. 6 : km 4.42 - alt. 1,026 m - Source of the &gt - Andlau (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 6.44 - alt. 1,098 m - Champ du Feu tower
  9. 8 : km 8.07 - alt. 961 m - Col de la Charbonnière (961m)
  10. 9 : km 10.64 - alt. 910 m - Junction, on the right
  11. 10 : km 12.43 - alt. 791 m - Captured spring
  12. 11 : km 12.97 - alt. 678 m - Bellefosse
  13. 12 : km 14 - alt. 656 m - Crossroads with the D57
  14. S/E : km 15.2 - alt. 767 m - Belmont car park

Notes

Fountain in the villages of Bellefosse and Belmont (water not tested).

Worth a visit

You will cross peat bog wetlands (Champ du Feu and towards La Charbonnière).
Llama farm at Haut Lachamp.
Ruins of Château de la Roche.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 20 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
corinnedgd
corinnedgd

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

After the Col de la Charbonnière, the hike is more enjoyable in my opinion, with beautiful scenery. Around Champ du Feu, I always find it difficult to follow the trail in the forest, so thank goodness for GPS to keep me on track 😁. But it's an easy and enjoyable hike, with just a serious climb at the beginning.

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MARLYZA
MARLYZA

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a very beautiful route offering varied landscapes on well-marked trails. After point 9 on the route, you will discover the Château de la Roche, a spectacular fortress perched on a rocky outcrop (not mentioned in the description), which is an additional point of interest on the hike.

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Caro6768
Caro6768

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent route! I was enchanted. A wide variety of landscapes between the stubble fields, the forest and the high-altitude villages. Very comfortable paths (even if you can feel the effort when there is a steep incline).
I started at point 11, in the village of Bellefosse, to avoid finishing with a climb, and it was perfect.
At point 10, the signage has been redone and a very clear signpost has been installed (thank you, Club Vosgien)
I recommend avoiding overly hot weather for this route as several sections are completely exposed, but it's great for enjoying the sun.

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Schmitt christiane
Schmitt christiane

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I followed the route using GPS on the map. I didn't need the description. A lovely walk with beautiful scenery.

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ThéoP
ThéoP
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The circuit is really nice for enjoying the views around the Champ du Feu
However, at the beginning of March, there was lots of snow and the resort was packed, making it difficult to enjoy nature with so many people around. It was only after the Col de la Charbonnière that we were able to enjoy a little peace and quiet on the trails. The last third of the hike is great for those who love small trails and quiet spots.
Other than that, the directions are spot on! Thank you

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lgn68
lgn68
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A route that uses quite a few roads and forest paths but offers beautiful views. I recommend it for walkers who enjoy boulevards.

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Floriane67
Floriane67

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with beautiful views! Beautiful sunshine and a wonderful day! Thank you for this beautiful route, despite a few fairly steep climbs

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SEBAHO
SEBAHO

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

So-so. Hike done in clear weather and intense heat.
Nice scenery and village before arriving at Champ du Feu resort, but then:
- crossing the resort on the road: unpleasant and ugly
- after the resort: places of little interest to a hiker, including the not very pretty concrete Club Vosgien
To be honest, I was expecting much better. We did other hikes over the following days within a 15 km radius of Schirmeck, and they were all much better than this one (Les 2 Donon, De Salm to Lac de la Maix via Haute Loge, Porte de Pierre and Rocher de Mutzig).

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gizmo
gizmo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very beautiful route; superb views; perhaps best avoided in very hot weather as several areas are not sheltered

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catherine rietz
catherine rietz

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very nice route, done in rain and fog, so no visibility
no particular difficulties, just a slight hesitation at the Charbonnière pass
start again behind the restaurant on the right when you arrive
would like to do it again in better weather

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thierry cdf
thierry cdf

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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manneville
manneville

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We really enjoyed this hike – our first with Visorando.
The route is pleasant, passing through meadows and forests. We were lucky enough to admire these landscapes on a sunny day in early autumn.
We started at point 3. The route is perfectly described, except perhaps at point 11 ("2nd road on the right"). But our mistake took us close to the temple, whose door was open (beautiful woodwork)...
Apparently, there are no longer any llamas in Haut Lachamp. However, for those who are interested, we saw some on the way out of Blancherupt ("Loop around Fouday and Belmont").
Thank you for this beautiful hike.

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Pierre test
Pierre test

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I discovered Visorando with this first walk. I really enjoyed both the walk and Visorando. Thank you

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Gméliès
Gméliès

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, mostly through forest, but enjoyable on this hot day. Please note that the car park at the glass recycling bins is higher up, so do not head towards the Town Hall as indicated, but go directly up towards Champ du Feu.
The signposting is then very reliable.
I would recommend starting from the village of Bellefosse (no. 11), which allows you to have a drink on the terrace of the inn without having to climb back up to Belmont afterwards: the climb is quite demanding after a "refreshment" break and 12 km of walking!

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Randogrieg67116
Randogrieg67116

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello, I did this route on a beautiful day, which obviously made for great views of the landscape. The route is very well described, except for one place where we had to search a little. But that wasn't a major problem. The description linked to the Visorando app, which allows you to track your progress in real time, is excellent and lets you check whether you're going in the right direction. The medium difficulty rating is accurate, even leaning towards easy despite the climbs. We did it in 5 hours without rushing too much.
In conclusion: a superb hike, highly recommended. We didn't see any llamas!

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