Montbéliard walks

Located in Franche-Comté, the town of Montbéliard has a strong heritage. Its most famous site remains its castle. But there is also artistic and natural heritage, such as the Près-la-Rose. This route passes close to numerous museums, such as the Pavillon des Sciences and its workshop, as well as Montbéliard Castle. This walk also allows you to discover Saint-Martin’s Temple, Saint-Maimbœuf Church, and Saint-Georges Lutheran Church. Of course, before returning to the car, don’t hesitate to pick up the famous Montbéliard sausage.

Hiking route starting from the Town Hall. It takes you to the beer museum; near Place de l'Europe, the Peugeot Adventure Museum, the temple and the Prince's house. Then the Citédo and the sports park. It leads you towards Fort Lachaux, where you can enjoy the scenery. Next, you will cross the undergrowth and an educational farm. On the way back, you will discover the church of Sochaux and the redesigned Avenue du Général Leclerc.

Circuit de randonnée, au départ de l’espace Jean Jaurès, il traverse le quartier des Vignoles. Au fort Lachaux, le belvédère Est offre une vue sur les Vosges, la trouée de Belfort. Un passage dans la Caponnière offre un aperçu des fortifications. À la ferme Jan Ross vous verrez des animaux. La traversée de Sochaux offre une vue des usines Peugeot. Au retour, vous croiserez peut être des canards ou des hérons sur les bords de la Savoureuse.

Discover the bridges in Voujeaucourt: Bridge over the Doubs, railway bridge over the canal. An easy hike.

Circular walk, starting from the cemetery in Vyans-le-Val.

A relatively easy circular route starting from Bussurel, returning via the Bethoncourt mine shaft route.

A short walk with views of Voujeaucourt, Mathay, Mandeure and, at the end, the Côte Roux fun trail, which will delight young and old alike.

This stage is the first stage of the Grande Traversée du Jura (or GTJ). It is the easiest. It can be done in a morning and can be combined with the next stage, which goes to Saint-Hippolyte. Most of the route is through forest. The starting point is in Mandeure. A detour to the Gallo-Roman theatre allows you to start with a touch of history. After an hour's walk, the stage passes near the Mandeure viewpoint before continuing through the forest. There are a few open spaces, but they are rare. The descent to Pont-de-Roide is then short and quick.

The Princes' ponds, named after the Württemberg family who ruled the duchy, are located in the heart of the Rupt valley. Drained two centuries ago, they were refilled with water in 1991 and then stocked with fish. Improvements have been made to secure the surroundings for visitors to this true haven of peace. After a tour of the ponds, the circular offers the opportunity to discover the heritage of Saint-Julien-lès-Montbéliard with a return trip through the villages of Issans and Raynans.

This short hike will take you to the Roman Theatre and the Mathay plain via a path with views over the Doubs and all the biodiversity associated with this coastline: dry and wet forests, cliffs, scree and ponds are home to many protected species. Play areas, picnic areas and facilities are dotted along the route.

The Châtenaise circular Châtenois-les-Forges Between clearings and undergrowth, this hike takes you into the heart of the green lung of the commune of Châtenois-les-Forges. The route is signposted.

A pleasant hike in Trévenans, 10 km south of Belfort. It takes you on a beautiful climb through the forest with lovely views. It joins the Sentier Historique des Bornes de la Principauté de Montbéliard (Historical Trail of the Boundaries of the Principality of Montbéliard). It ends by taking the Coulée Verte (Green Corridor) along the Haute-Saône canal with a very pretty view of the Southern Vosges. The hike is marked with a yellow ring.

This is the last stage before the start of the Grande Traversée du Jura. The hike is mainly through forest, crossing the woods of Sochaux, Fays and Goutils. At the end of the stage, you can explore the village of Thulay. Halfway along the route, there are shops where you can buy supplies in Seloncourt. There are also some interesting viewpoints along the way.

A walk starting from Brévilliers that will take you past various military structures, including the Fort du Bois d'Oye built in 1883, the Fort du Haut Bois (cave shelter), the Banvillars Battery, and the Verpillères fortification. These structures were part of the Belfort stronghold. You’ll return via the path marked by the boundary stones that once separated France from the Principality of Montbéliard. On the way back, as on the way out, you can take a short detour to see the Brévilliers dolmen. Difficulties encountered previously (3), see reviews for suggestions

A loop around the Étangs des Princes, a series of ponds that bear witness to the former principality of Montbéliard. Abandoned in the 18th century, they were refilled with water in 1990 and since then have offered a landscape that changes with each season.

This short 1½-hour hike will take you to La Damassine in Vandoncourt. Enjoy superb views of the Vosges, the Salbert towards Belfort and the Lomont wind turbines. The route mostly follows marked paths.

A short, easy country walk for the whole family with views of the Lomont wind turbines, the Chasseral massif in Switzerland (on a clear day) and a visit to the Brevilliers dolmen.

Short walk around the Bois Brûlé in Mathay. Pass through the hamlet of Lucelans with beautiful views of Ecot and the Pays de Montbéliard. Discover the Ecot motocross track. 17 February 2023: problem starting from (2) ==> continue along the road and go directly to (4).

Old buildings, forts, churches, chapels... discover the heritage of the peaceful commune of Bermont in the heart of a beautiful green setting on this family walk. Superb viewpoint offering an exceptional 360° panorama of the Vosges mountains, Belfort, the Trèvenans Hospital and the Jura mountains. Superb views of and beneath the TGV viaduct. The route is signposted.

Hike from Bermont (car park in the central square) or Dorans (Maison du Temps Libre). By car, take motorway exit 11 towards Delle, then follow signs for Belfort via the R437 and then Bermont.

Nestled in the heart of a small valley, this peaceful walk linking Dorans to Bermont is an opportunity for the whole family to discover these two charming villages steeped in history. The trail is marked with blue rings.

A circular route allowing you to explore two villages near Belfort, both rich in heritage: Bermont, with the Church of Saint-Laurent, the Savoureuse Viaduct and the Fort du Bois d'Oye; and Dorans, with the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Chêne and the fountain route. There are numerous vantage points along the route.

A short, easy forest walk, ideal for an afternoon with the family. A different atmosphere in every season. The route begins with a short circular loop along the “Sentier de la Grosse Ragie”, which will allow you to discover or rediscover the tree species and animals that inhabit our forests. It will then take you along a section of the Way of St James, past pretty little ponds, before crossing over to the “Sentier des Bornes du Pays de Montbéliard”.

In Damas, the "village of 600 mayors", you are always welcomed with a smile and a friendly greeting. They offer us a pleasant little walk through the streets of the village to discover their fountains, their listed natural site and a wide panorama of the village, the Pays de Montbéliard and the Vosges.

Hike in the Héricourt area. You can explore the Fort du Mont Vaudois and its defences. You will descend the inclined plane that was used to build the fort. You will continue through an unusual landscape of old abandoned orchards along the Bois du Mont Vaudois with some very pretty views.

Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the Lougres Forest to discover the inter-municipal boundary marker.

This walk follows the fortified belt around Belfort.You’ll discover lovely countryside and woodland scenery, as well as several charming villages: Sévenans, Leupe, Meroux, Vézelois, Chèvremont and Bessoncourt. You’ll pass several structures of the Belfort fortified belt: the forts.

A circular loop that allows you to experience a variety of landscapes and atmospheres. The woods boast a rich variety of plant life; do take the time to admire it throughout the seasons. But remember, look but don’t touch! Be an observer, not a participant.

15 km south-east of Belfort, 4 km from the TGV station, Bourogne is a town that combines modern development with a rich historical past. This short walk through the village and forest will allow you to discover a rich heritage with several beautiful buildings, superb fountains and the ruins of the castle. Information panels help you appreciate these treasures. Another special feature of the route is the petrifying spring.

This walk reveals a wealth of the region’s many attractions. It is located a few kilometres from Belfort. The route is signposted.

A walk on the Écot plateau offering a magnificent panoramic view of Lomont in the southern Vosges. This walk is best done on a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday, as the section running alongside the motorway will be more pleasant.

A sandpit, ponds, viewpoint over Bourguignon and the new power station.

A pleasant walk very close to Belfort. You will follow the green corridor and the Haute-Saône Canal. You will pass through a landscape of farmland and forests. You will discover several pretty villages: Froideval, Botans and Bermont. You will pass by the Botans Agricultural Museum. This walk is signposted.

A very pleasant 7 km hike north of Héricourt and 15 km south-west of Belfort. Superb countryside, beautiful forests and the pretty villages of Mandrevillars and Échenans-sous-Mont-Vaudois. The route is signposted.

This hike allows you to discover two military structures, Fort Ordener and Ouvrage de Meroux. It follows a pleasant route through the countryside. It is marked with a red disc.

A circular route starting from Meroux, crossing the wetlands before heading up to the heights of Charmois and through the woods of Meroux. The path is stony for much of the route. Mainly flat, no difficulty.

This is a pleasant hike starting from Abbévillers near the Swiss border, 20 km south-east of Montbéliard and 30 km from Belfort. You will enjoy beautiful countryside and forest landscapes and stunning views of the Swiss Jura. Halfway along the route, you can admire the source of the Doue, which is a resurgence at the bottom of a cliff. The site is very well laid out with a mill currently undergoing renovation and numerous information panels. At the end, you can admire the border markers.