Lure (Haute-Saône) walks

Starting from the Ognon Bridge, 1 Route de la Saline, this walking trail explores various water-related themes: ponds, the River Ognon, fountains and wash houses. Once you reach the Base de la Saline, you can enjoy this spot – whether on your own, as a couple or with the family – which combines relaxation, leisure, dining and water sports. Next, head towards the village of Vouhenans and its hilltop, which offers a superb view of the foothills of the Vosges Mountains.

If you are looking for a ride for you and your family as the warm weather approaches, here is a circular route where the first part is shaded by the trees lining the greenway and the second part is on the roads of our small villages, with a few rather steep climbs on the way back, guaranteed to make you sweat.

Circular walk between Magny-Vernois and Vy-lès-Lure, passing through two fitness trails on the banks of the Reigne.

The name of the village comes from “Magny”, meaning a rural house, and “Vernois”, a place planted with alders. Originally, Le Magny-Vernois was just a farm belonging to Lure Abbey! Since then, the fitness trail, the Sentier de la Reigne (5 km), takes you past the mill and into the woodland to admire the river. On this shaded path, the water’s magnificent colour, the tranquillity, and the lush flora and fauna offer a wonderful change of scenery. To return to Magny-Vernois, the path follows part of the Voie Verte.

Travel at nature's pace through the ponds, forest and peat bog of La Grande Pile, a true natural gem of the Southern Vosges. Along the route, there are eight information stations to discover so you don't miss any of the wonders of the La Grande Pile Regional Nature Reserve.

A beautiful walk in the forest with a bog, numerous ponds and the Saint-Desle fountain. Very pleasant in summer.Please note that during the week, part of the route may be closed for military reasons (proximity to a firing range). Check with the town hall on 03 63 75 80 63. In this case, it is possible to go from point (4) to point (9) by following the tarmac road. (Route reduced by 4 km).

Here you’ll discover: quirky huts, numerous ponds, a monumental cross, scattered hamlets and typical farms, a few viewpoints over the surrounding countryside (Planche des Belles Filles, Ballon de Servance, Plateau des Mille Étangs…) and much more besides! Starting from Mélisey, this circular route follows the small roads that criss-cross the Plateau des Mille Étangs. There’s little traffic and few difficulties, but an e-bike will save you a fair bit of effort on the area’s sometimes steep slopes.

Access the Plateau des 1000 Étangs via easy trails! You will appreciate the tranquillity of the surroundings. From the ponds to the sandstone plateau of the cygle, everything inspires mystery amid the moors and forests. Here and there, a few stone walls still emerge, remnants of a bygone era. Accessible by mountain bike, gravel bike and cyclocross bike! Electric bike hire at the 1000 Étangs Tourist Office in Melisey!After your ride, come and relax at the "La Praille" leisure area in Melisey: swimming pool and water games in summer; sports and outdoor activities all year round, mini golf, picnic areas. Restaurants and shops in Melisey.

Set off to discover the legend of the Virgin of Mont Gédry and the statue of Notre-Dame. According to legend, the summit of the hill was crowned by a beautiful, gentle clearing of wild grasses. There stood a mysterious pink sandstone rock: La Tounôle. The hill offers a magnificent view of the first foothills of the Vosges Mountains.

A lovely route mainly through woodland starting from the Domaine de la Patte d’Oie, offering lovely views of some of the lakes on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. A route through the woodland, alongside the lakes and farmland in the Guidons area.

A lovely walk consisting mainly of footpaths and forest tracks, with very few tarmac roads. A forest route that takes you past several ponds on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. Not very difficult, but there are still a few climbs to tackle.

A route that crosses farmland before entering the forest and skirting several ponds. There are lovely stretches through a magnificent beech forest, near Étang la Dame, one of the most beautiful ponds in the area. Half the route is on footpaths and half on a small tarmac-surfaced local road; the route presents no difficulty.

A lovely walk to explore the 1,000 ponds, passing through the village of Écromagny where you can stop for a break at Charlotte’s bistro or at the picnic table overlooking Étang Pellevin. Much of the route is through woodland, though a significant section is along quiet tarmac roads.

A very beautiful hike to do with the family to discover or rediscover foxgloves, which are the local flower in June, and stroll around the ponds. Leave a car at the Parc de la Praille car park at the end of the circular hike to avoid finishing the circular with 1.5 km of uninteresting and disappointing road compared to the rest. Feedback from several hikers reports poorly marked paths that are difficult to find or completely abandoned.

This family-friendly route on the outskirts of Melisey will allow you to discover the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (Plateau of 1000 Ponds) via small wooded paths. The ponds along the route will amaze you, such as the Grand Rosbeck, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Vosges. After your walk, come and enjoy the Praille leisure area: swimming pool and water games in summer, mini golf, picnic areas. Restaurants and shops in the local area.

This family hiking route, on the outskirts of Mélisey, will allow you to discover the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (Plateau of 1000 Ponds) via small wooded paths. The ponds located along the route will amaze you, such as the Grand Rosbeck, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Vosges.

A short walk between several small villages, allowing you to discover a beautiful fortified castle and a unique dolmen.