The stone bridges over the Salon

Between dirt tracks, cattle tracks and stone bridges spanning the Salon, you will enjoy a pleasant walk discovering remarkable architectural heritage (churches, fountains, calvaries, etc.).

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.63 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 156 m
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    Descent: - 149 m

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    Highest point: 253 m
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    Lowest point: 202 m

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Description of the walk

Parking: car park at Achey church.

(S/E) From Achey church, head towards the entrance to the village on the Delain side and follow Grande Rue on the right. Turn left onto Rue des Combes

(1) Continue along a stony path that leads into the undergrowth alongside a stream.

(2) When you reach a clearing, take a path immediately to the right into the Bois des Raichênes (keep following the green round markings). At the end of this path, you will come out onto a road that leads to the village of Delain.

(3) Turn right onto this road and continue to the village of Delain.

(4) At the entrance to the village, turn left onto Chemin des Champs Gobettes and continue along Rue des Vignes aux Loups.

(5) Pass a crossroads with a cross and then walk along the woods.

(6) At elevation 238, turn right onto a path that descends towards the village of Denêvre (small trail). This will lead you to a road; turn right and cross the bridge over the Salon.

(7) In the village, follow Rue de la Mairie to the left, then turn left again onto a street that goes around the church and passes in front of a wash house.
At the top of the hill, turn left and then further on to the right towards the calvary.

(8) Follow the Via Francigena route on the right after a second calvary. Take this new path to reach the village of Montot.

(9) At the entrance to the village, near the cemetery, go down to the right, pass through the undergrowth in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary, continue over the stone bridge over the Salon river, then leave the road via a path that goes straight on towards the village of Achey.

(10) At the junction with the D36, turn left and follow it to reach the church car park on the left (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 226 m - Achey church car park
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 242 m - Stony path
  3. 2 : km 1.5 - alt. 211 m - Path on the right in the woods
  4. 3 : km 3.05 - alt. 218 m - Junction with the road leading to Delain.
  5. 4 : km 4.52 - alt. 244 m - Entrance to the village of Delain
  6. 5 : km 5.15 - alt. 248 m - Crossroads with a cross.
  7. 6 : km 6.05 - alt. 238 m - Narrow path towards - Salon (rivière)
  8. 7 : km 6.96 - alt. 205 m - Village of Denèvre
  9. 8 : km 8.32 - alt. 244 m - 2nd Calvary
  10. 9 : km 9.73 - alt. 236 m - Entrance to the village of Montot
  11. 10 : km 11.12 - alt. 235 m - Junction with the D36
  12. S/E : km 11.63 - alt. 226 m - Achey church car park

Notes

If you have any doubts, refer to the "green circle" markings.

Worth a visit

Achey: a beautiful village that stands out for the uniformity of its architecture: old farms and buildings made of local stone.
The church houses an 18th-century polychrome stucco altarpiece and superb frescoes.
Beautiful bridge over the Salon river at the foot of the village

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 12 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
NanaDidi
NanaDidi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I don't want to repeat what has already been said, so I'll just add my voice to the chorus: the walk is very pleasant!
It's true that the path between 6 and 7 is very difficult to see, especially with the particularly dense vegetation in June 2024; luckily, a local was passing by in a van! And it's also true that the route between 6 and 7 is tricky, with abundant undergrowth and trees on the ground. But, a few nettle stings later, we are delighted to reach Montot where (I repeat) passing by the church and the castle (on the advice of the same local) is not even a detour!
Thank you for the walk and, best of all, for discovering the church of Achey and its frescoes.

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MimoM
MimoM

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Little signage

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Christian de la HV
Christian de la HV

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A bucolic path to be enjoyed in all weathers. Wear sturdy footwear if it rains, as there are many ruts.

Be careful at hill 238, as the trees have been cut down and the path is not easy to find because it is in a clearing.

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ChristianNant70
ChristianNant70

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route through woods and meadows. Interesting villages, well-restored Denèvre wash house.
Today: at point 6, a fallen tree largely obscures the entrance to the path leading to point 7. Difficult to see.
The section between 6 and 7 is overgrown with nettles and brambles: watch your calves. The rest of the route is in good condition despite recent heavy rains.

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randojagu
randojagu

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

It would have been interesting to have the route pass through the village of Montot.
I regret not being able to visit the church in Achey.
Otherwise, it was a lovely walk, well signposted.

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SebZed
SebZed

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A walk open to all, starting in Beau Bois, allows you to discover the villages of Delain and Denevr.

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clemo39
clemo39

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

It's a shame that the route doesn't go through Delain, a parish-specific to Brittany with beautiful stone houses decorated with flowers and friendly locals, including a painter who welcomed us warmly and showed us his exhibition. We also missed the wash house and church. In Montot, go through the village to see the castle gate and church. Finally, a more serious observation and something to revisit in Achey I° house on the left at the entrance to the village, a dog running loose and very aggressive
But overall, a very good walk. Thank you.

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FURETTE1959
FURETTE1959

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant walk that takes you around villages you often pass through but don't know the surrounding area. Very good description of the walk.

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FAVIER
FAVIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A magnificent walk amid the hidden, age-old beauties of Franche-Comté. Thank you, Yves Favier.

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FAVIER
FAVIER

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Excellent hike. Highly recommended as the directions are very reliable. The 17th-century bridge with its series of arches is remarkable; the church in Delain provides explanations in French, English and German about the altarpiece, the reasons for the construction of the altarpieces and side chapels, and the woodwork. Unfortunately, we were unable to see inside the church in Achey as it was closed.

Recommended for lovers of Franche-Comté.

Yves Favier

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lescheminsdecheznous
lescheminsdecheznous

I know this hiking route well. In the village of Delain, the church has some beautiful stained glass windows,
and there is also a very beautiful fountain with a well and an old trough that has been converted into a flower box.

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louploup
louploup

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello,

A lovely little walk... a bit too much road for my liking.... We went to see the church in Denèvre, the wash house... etc.
What's more, we had wonderful weather... The locals are very welcoming
Best regards
Joelle

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jddej
jddej

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant walk in fine weather, following route 10, 9, 8, etc., so that you finish the walk in the shade. It is worth walking through the village of Montot to its church and the old fortified farmhouse next door, which has a remarkable entrance, then descending the green corridor to the right of the church to reach the old wash house and the bridge over the Salon (or vice versa in directions 1, 2, etc. where you will have to climb the green corridor, but it's nice).
Best regards.
jdd

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