The Brimbelles Trail from Belfahy

(S/E) From the Brimbelles car park, take the path opposite that climbs towards the forest (marked with a yellow disc). Parallel to this path, on your right, there is a tarmac road that leads to the Belfahy cabins, which offer unusual accommodation. The climb is quite steep, so don't hesitate to take breaks and look at the landscape behind you!

(1) At the intersection, continue to the left and follow the hill. Note that in addition to the Sentier des Brimbelles markings, there are also GR®59 markings. Once you have passed the wooden barrier, you will enter the Ballons Comtois Nature Reserve, which has fairly strict regulations. It is not uncommon to encounter chamois in this area.

(2) Once at Col Sans Nom, leave the GR®. Turn left and continue straight ahead into the forest. Stay on the path, as the right-hand side of the forest is off-limits to everyone! At the end of the path, begin the descent to reach a new wooden barrier.

(3) At this intersection, continue straight ahead to begin the descent to Chapelle Saint-Blaise. Please note: the descent is technical, as you will be passing over an old^19th-century granite quarry. Halfway down, you will come to a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the valley and, below, Chapelle Saint-Blaise. Take whichever path seems most suitable. Either way, you will inevitably end up back at the chapel.

(4) Take advantage of the peaceful setting of the chapel to rest. The monument was built in 1822 at the foot of a spring... the Source Saint-Blaise. Once you have rested, continue along the path that descends in front of you.

(5) At this intersection, turn left and follow the path straight ahead. You will see another yellow ring marker corresponding to the Chapelle Saint-Blaise hiking trail starting from Miellin. Continue straight ahead on this shared path.

(6) After crossing a small stream, you will come to a major intersection. Take the small path on the left that goes uphill. Leave the yellow ring markings behind. The path is quite narrow, as you are on the side of a hill. After passing some wooden structures and crossing a small stream, the path goes downhill. At the end, turn right to return to the district road.

(7) Turn left and follow this road uphill to the Col des Chevrères. The gradient is quite steep, which is why this pass is popular with cyclists!

(8) Once you reach the pass, descend the road to the refuge, then turn left onto the small path that runs alongside the road. In summer, this path is full of wild blueberries! Continue straight ahead to reach the Brimbelles car park (S/E).

Along the way, you will see views of the Planche des Belles Filles, then discover the Chapel of Saint Blaise. This building was constructed in 1822. Near the chapel flows a spring known for its properties against sore throats. It is the origin of the saying: "Saint Blaise's water soothes all ills". According to tradition, the sick who went to this spring were cured if they followed a strict process for eight days.

Be sure to stop at the two inns to taste the wild blueberry tart, the village's speciality.