From one pond to another in Girmont-Val-d'Ajol

A picturesque walk through the charming village of Girmont-Val-d’Ajol. You’ll find numerous ponds (often privately owned) and paths, many of which are shaded. A few kilometres along quiet roads.

The route is marked with the Green Ring.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.75 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 400 ft
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    Descent: - 404 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,405 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,959 ft

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Description of the walk

Coming from Remiremont via the D57, turn onto the D83 towards Girmont-Val d’Ajol for about 500 m and park on the left at the side of the road opposite the picnic area.

(S/E) Return to the D83 and cross it carefully to take the forest track opposite. After Étang Houillon, which is fully fenced off, turn left.
Pass Pranzieux Pond on your left and continue to a wide forest track.

(1) Turn right and, at the next junction, turn left towards Étang de la Mollière, where you can dip your feet in the water.

(2) Continue along this lovely track until you reach a small tarmac road near a market gardener’s. Carry on along this quiet little road. Pass through Moulin Picard (a pretty hamlet with fountains) and reach Girmont-Val-d’Ajol.

(3) After the church, at the restaurant, turn left. The road climbs and passes in front of the Auberge de Saint-Vallier.

(4) About 200 m past the inn, leave the Green Ring signposting and take a path that climbs to the left towards the Étang de l’Homme. This pond is actually more of a vast marsh.

(5) Pass the far left-hand end of the Grand Étang de Corfaing whilst staying on the path. Cross a small road and continue along the path opposite. There are a few benches along this stretch up to the next road.

(6) Follow it to the right for 100 m until you reach the letterboxes, then take the wide path on the left to the next crossroads, where a cross stands.

(7) Continue straight ahead along the well-marked path until you reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,310 ft - Picnic area on the D83
  2. 1 : mi 0.62 - alt. 2,211 ft - A wide path after the - Étang Houillon
  3. 2 : mi 0.95 - alt. 2,129 ft - Etang de la Molière
  4. 3 : mi 2.19 - alt. 2,037 ft - Bar/Restaurant
  5. 4 : mi 2.8 - alt. 2,172 ft - Turn-off towards the - Étang de l'Homme (Girmont-Val-d'Ajol)
  6. 5 : mi 3.32 - alt. 2,274 ft - Étang de Corfaing (Grand Étang de Corfaing)
  7. 6 : mi 3.93 - alt. 2,359 ft - Take the road on the right
  8. 7 : mi 4.17 - alt. 2,359 ft - Cross
  9. S/E : mi 4.75 - alt. 2,303 ft - Picnic area on the D8

Notes

It is perfectly possible to start this walk from Girmont, where there is a large car park and a bar-restaurant.

There are a few benches where you can rest between (5) and (6).

At point ::5::, a shelter, a bench and a stone table are situated in the field on the right.

Worth a visit

The Val d’Ajol, home to andouille and smoked meats.
The former Priory of Hérival and its pond.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
OVAGB
OVAGB

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 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! We set off from Girmont Val d'Ajol (parking at the church car park) and headed towards the Moulin Picard, the Étang de la Mollière and so on, before finishing the circular walk at the Auberge Saint-Vallier (which is magnificent) :-)

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Allama70
Allama70

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Route with beautiful views...

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Troglodyte mignon
Troglodyte mignon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk.

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le saut de bonneille
le saut de bonneille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no difficulty whatsoever.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you Kalimero88160
I have added the information about the road on the route. It was an oversight on my part 👍

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Kalimero88160
Kalimero88160

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Lovely walk, some parts on the road but not much traffic. Did it in 1 hour 45 minutes with my little dog. Will do it again.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you for this initial feedback from the field, and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Have a nice day.

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michbad54
michbad54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Not many people because it was minus 7 degrees.
In warmer weather, I imagine this hike must be very popular because you pass two restaurants. A magnificent and very easy hike.

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