Magny-Danigon walks

Most people come to Ronchamp to see the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel. However, there are a few other places of interest to discover in the village centre and surrounding area, such as the Ronchamp spinning mill, the Mining Museum, the Sainte-Marie Well and Ronchamp Church. This is a completely urban circular route designed to showcase Ronchamp's heritage. It is of course possible to combine this visit with another hike.

Close to Champagney and Ronchamp, this route will introduce you to the geology, forest, flora and local history.

A short family walk with views of the Alps and Ronchamp Chapel.

(2) A pleasant walk, mostly through the woods along forest tracks. In wet weather, some sections between (2) and (3) and between (6) and (7) are a little more difficult (muddy), especially in winter when there are leaves on the ground.

A lovely walk, almost entirely through woodland and without any difficulty, offering the chance to discover traces of the 19th-century mining history of this area of Champagney (mine shafts, slag heap, railway line, mining towns). Ideal for families; children can try out some of the exercises on the fitness trail. Please note that this route is not affected by the Champagney municipal by-law prohibiting access to communal forests from 31 July to 23 August 2026.

Étobon is a charming little village (known for its martyrs) in Haute-Saône, set in a heavily wooded area. It is situated at the foot of the Vosges Regional Nature Park in the Chérimont massif, where many streams and ponds converge. It also has a feudal history linked to various princely families.

Explore a section of the Champagney Canal, work on which began in 1884 and was halted in 1909.

A pleasant walk through the Chérimont Forest. You’ll discover the old Haute-Saône Canal, which was intended to link Frahier to Ronchamp. In winter, the trees have shed their leaves, offering a clearer view of the landscape. As the route runs mainly through woodland, the temperature remains cool and pleasant in summer. A short round trip takes you to the Chérimont Underground Passage. The walk is signposted.

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.

A woodland walk that, as it winds through the clearings, offers beautiful views of Champagney, its vast basin and the Rahin valley. Numerous streams sing their way through the undergrowth.

Easy hike along the edge of the Champagney basin.

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).

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.

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.

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.

You may be surprised by the siren that, according to legend, haunts the ponds along this route. A superb hike 15 km from Belfort and 10 km from Héricourt. You will also discover a pretty village with its church and temple, beautiful countryside and forest landscapes with numerous ponds. Along the route, information boards describe part of the history of this region and the legend of the mermaid.

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.

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.

Fresse is a semi-mountainous area with scattered settlements comprising around thirty hamlets. This route will take you from the banks of the Raddon to the heights of the Montagne de Fresse.

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 route along the ridges of the mountains surrounding the village of Fresse, offering splendid views of the typical landscapes of the Vosges-Saônoises. The planned starting point at the Col de la Chevestraye can easily be reached from the hamlet of Magny de Fresse for those coming from the Belonchamp area.

A beautiful hike in the Vosges Saônoises, a stone’s throw from the Planche des Belles Filles between Plancher-les-Mines and Fresse, just north of Champagney. Along this route, information boards recount the actions of the resistance fighters and the battles of the Liberation from September to November 1944. Superb views of the Planche des Belles Filles, the Ballon d’Alsace, Champagney and its basin, as well as the mountains of Haute-Saône, Haut-Doubs and the Swiss Jura.

This walk through the hills above the small village of Fresse will allow you to enjoy a pleasant woodland atmosphere and some unexpected views of this little-known valley. Please note: as this is mainly a woodland walk, the Club Vosgien’s route description and signposting will help you find your way without difficulty, provided you pay attention to changes in direction...