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From Noie Villerand to Grand Rosbeck
This family hiking trail, on the outskirts of Mélisey, allows you to discover the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (Plateau of 1000 Ponds) via small wooded paths. The ponds located along the trail will amaze you, such as the Grand Rosbeck, one of the most beautiful in the Southern Vosges.
At the Plateau des 1000 Étangs: the Époissets circuit

A delightful hike through magnificent sites on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. Perfect for families or groups of friends.
The surroundings of Melay

On varied paths with many shaded areas, this route will allow you to discover the western part of the commune of Ternuay-Melay-et-Saint-Hilaire.
At Les Noyes, you will walk alongside a magnificent pond covering more than 6 hectares. Numerous calvaries, witnesses to the past, mark this circuit.
In the footsteps of Saint-Desle

A beautiful walk in the forest with a peat 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 shooting range). Please check with the town hall on 03 84 30 10 87. In this case, you can bypass the point (4) by following the tarmac road to the point (9). (Route shortened by 4 km).
Bois des Hauts trail
This fairly shaded hiking route will allow you to discover the historical heritage of the villages of Belmont and La Lanterne-et-les-Armonts, as well as the surrounding ponds such as the Grand Pas Saint-Martin, not to mention the La Lanterne river, which rises in the village and flows into the Saône at Conflandey.
La Mer à la Marceline loop
A short, very accessible walk offering beautiful views of the 1,000 ponds plateau.
The Bois d'Arfin
Starting from La Mer, more precisely from the Pause Paysage "Au fil de l'eau", you will discover the small paths connecting the various localities and hamlets located between Faucogney and Esmoulières. Small paths through woods and undergrowth will lead you to ponds, streams and Saône-style farms with carts. The highlight of the route is the Étang d'Arfin, the largest pond on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs (21 hectares).
Esmoulières circuit

An easy route that runs alongside numerous ponds. Very pleasant in the October sunshine, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful colours of our forests as they turn golden and purple.
Please note, however, that there is a short section on the road (with little traffic).
The 1,000 ponds plateau in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent

A short family hike with no significant elevation gain, allowing you to discover the typical landscapes of the 1000 ponds plateau.
The Champagney Canal

Discover part of the Champagney Canal, which was started in 1884 and abandoned in 1909.
The Champagney Basin Tour

Easy hike along the edge of the Champagney basin.
Sacrificial Stone of Raddon-et-Chapendu

A circular loop to discover one of the megaliths recorded in Franche-Comté.
Expect a steep climb from the start to point 1 and then between points 2 and 3.
The Circuit des Pierres et des Étangs (Stone and Pond Trail) starting from Raddon-et-Chapendu

This circuit invites you to discover the natural and human heritage of the Vosges Saônoises. Scattered dwellings, crosses, fountains, chalots, lava roofs, typical farms, lavière and bread ovens line the route. Majestic forests, magical ponds, erratic boulders and cherry orchards transport you to a world where nature reigns supreme. Take the time to explore and soak up this unique atmosphere, perfect for meditation.
In the centre of the thousand ponds

Route slightly modified, description revised and corrected.
This is a lovely, easy route that allows you to admire around sixty ponds. Information boards help you discover and understand how these ponds were formed and are used. Much of the route is on small paved roads.
This route is partly based on signposts in the field, so be sure to follow the description carefully.
Loop of the ponds in Beulotte-Saint-Laurent

A variety of trails, some of which run through the woods, and forest paths will take you from the picturesque village of Beulotte-Saint-Laurent to the Plateau des Grilloux, passing through the hamlet of La Grande Rocholle. You will walk through a hilly landscape of peat bogs and ponds. On the way back via the long circuit, you will discover the remains of the old Moulin du Hanneau mill and take the small road that runs alongside the Ruisseau du Beuletin stream to return to the village.
Route from Béviau to Saint-Bresson

From the church in Saint-Bresson, the route takes a small road and then winds its way up a shaded hill to reach a plateau. The route passes through numerous hamlets typical of the Vosges region. Traditional farms and small religious heritage sites punctuate this walk, which offers some very pretty views. This hike offers a wide variety of landscapes with numerous ponds.
Tour of the ponds and fountains in Chenebier

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.
Circuit des Noirs Étangs

Starting at the Étang Noir and its lookout point, the trail leads from pond to pond, skirting a peat bog and crossing a pond on a wooden bridge leading to a chalet, making for a shady and very easy walk. As a bonus, there are lovely views of the Vosges mountains and the Thillot valley.
Ballon de Servance

Hike to Ballon de Servance.Please note that for this hike, you will need two vehicles, one at (S) at the Col des Croix andthe other at the Sources de Presles reservoir (E). The path leading directly up to the Ballon is a quiet zone and is closed from 15 December to 14 July. See notices