The schoolchildren’s trail at Château-Lambert

Follow in the footsteps of schoolchildren from days gone by as they made their way to the old school in Belmont. Stunning panoramic views await you along the path. Make the most of your visit to Château-Lambert by popping into the Mountain Museum and the Espace Nature Culture.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.63 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,073 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,076 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,621 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,886 ft

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Description of the walk

Marked trail – Violet school trail

(S/E) From the car park, walk past the Espace Nature Culture and continue up the rising road, then take the path on the right which crosses the stream. Continue to the junction where the circular route begins.

(1) Turn right, towards the Maison de l’Environnement. Follow the road straight ahead, downhill, until you reach a sharp hairpin bend to the right.

(2) Keep left onto a grassy path. Head down through the forest along a stepped path to reach the École de Belmont further down.

(3) With your back to the school, take the path leading uphill. At the crossroads, turn right. Walk past the Monthaut farm before coming out onto a small road.

(4) Follow it for a few metres, then turn left onto an uphill path. After a left-hand bend, pass above Les Béheurdis farm. Turn left to see the18th-century royal boundary stones, then right and left to rejoin the forest track. Further on, take another narrower path on the left until you come out onto a small road. Carry on straight ahead; you’re back at the point you passed on the way out.

(1) Turn right and follow the path you took earlier, but in the opposite direction, until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,247 ft - Château-Lambert
  2. 1 : mi 0.47 - alt. 2,516 ft - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 1.16 - alt. 2,228 ft - Hairpin bend
  4. 3 : mi 1.66 - alt. 1,886 ft - Belmont School
  5. 4 : mi 2.53 - alt. 2,247 ft - Route
  6. S/E : mi 4.63 - alt. 2,247 ft - Château-Lambert

Worth a visit

Mountain Museum – explores rural society in the early20th century. Peasant dwellings and the activities of the farm, mill, smithy and mine bring to life the rural atmosphere of that era.

Nature and Culture Centre – a permanent exhibition showcasing the natural and cultural riches of the Southern Vosges.

At the Vierge des Neiges, just above the hamlet, there is a magnificent viewpoint overlooking the upper Ognon Valley and the Moselle Valley, complete with a map post.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
daniel70
daniel70

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk, especially in hot weather, as there are plenty of well-shaded sections.
The descent is indeed a bit slippery and requires good shoes with a firm grip, even on dry ground as it is at the moment!
There are plenty of spots to take in the panoramic views.
Thank you to everyone who put the signposts in place along this route and to all those who maintain it.

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Goretex
Goretex

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that I’ve done twice to ensure the best possible conditions for a group:
The first time on 24/02/2026 in the normal direction, which was very well described, but with muddy and very wet paths, meaning the already dangerous descent was truly hazardous.
That is why we did it again on 19/03/2026 in the opposite direction to the route (using the reversed GPX track), and this time everything was perfect; the infamous dangerous descent became a very steep climb but one that posed no problems. The view over the valley was exceptional. The break at the school in Belmont was much appreciated.
Overall, this high-altitude route is well worth a visit, as are the stops in the village of Château-Lambert.
Thank you for this route.

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Lio hans
Lio hans

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent route with beautiful views, very well signposted, with a different starting point to the finish at Château Lambert; there’s also a well-signposted picnic area, plus the Mountain Museum to visit

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