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Montbozon walks
The Goutte d'Eau trail starting from Montbozon
Visorando Member 
2.92 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Montbozon (Haute-Saône)
La Goutte d'Eau Trail: a family-friendly route to explore the character town of Montbozon and the nearby village of Thiénans, with a magnificent viewpoint over the Ognon Valley.
Trail listed in the PDIPR.
Places to visit: the fortified house of Montbozon (also known as the Maison Bouday), and the Cygne fountain, a listed Historic Monument.
Loop from Cognières to Rougemont via the Chapel of Montaucivey
Visorando Member 10.94 mi
+761 ft
-738 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cognières (Haute-Saône)
A beautiful loop starting from the town hall in Cognières, combining nature, heritage and tranquillity. The route passes through Montagney and runs alongside the Ognon river before climbing gently towards the woods and the Saint-Hilaire chapel, then the Montaucivey chapel, offering superb unobstructed views of the countryside. Pass through Rougemont and its national necropolis. Between typical villages, forests and rural paths, ponds and rivers, this walk offers a beautiful variety of landscapes and a rich heritage to discover, in a calm and bucolic atmosphere.
Circular route from the memorial to Cognières
Visorando Member 
4.79 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cognières (Haute-Saône)
A pleasant circular loop through the forest, suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding, with no significant elevation gain.
The route is unmarked; follow the map and description, as the vegetation may vary depending on the season. As this is a forest walk, please wear suitable footwear.
Between forges and castles from Loulans
Tourist office 10.91 mi
+476 ft
-472 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Loulans-Verchamp (Haute-Saône)
A winding path through the forest reveals the peaceful waters of the Ognon and the Linotte. The rustling of the leaves will accompany you on your walk, whilst the clearings offer peaceful resting spots. The golden reflections on the water complete this enchanting natural scene.
Trails of tales and legends from the Land of the 7 Rivers: the Galérios
Tourist office 2.02 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Dampierre-sur-Linotte (Haute-Saône)
The Galerios: dive into a secret world beneath Dampierre! Did you know that a race of little elves lives beneath our feet, in mysterious tunnels carved out by water? The Galerios, mischievous and brave, brave the floods and set off on adventures to protect their underground kingdom…Take your children along the trail and discover together this fantastical people, their secret hideouts, their treasures and their amazing exploits. A walk full of mystery and adventure that will delight the whole family!
Dolines Trail Route
Visorando Member 8.53 mi
+650 ft
-646 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-sur-Linotte (Haute-Saône)
Welcome to Dampierre-sur-Linotte, on the first marked trail route in Haute-Saône. This 14 km route is mainly through woodland and features a few good, leg-busting climbs. Enjoy the walk.
The wind turbines and the old iron mines
Visorando Member 
7.32 mi
+879 ft
-889 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cendrey (Doubs)
This route takes you to the Cendrey wind turbines and the old iron mines of Rougemontot, ending at an ancient Roman road.
Sentier du Perroquet Bleu (Blue Parrot Trail) in Chassey-lès-Montbozon
Tourist office 
2.09 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassey-lès-Montbozon (Haute-Saône)
The Blue Parrot: a magical adventure for the whole family! One summer morning, a parrot with flamboyant feathers arrives in Chassey-les-Montbozon... It steals cherries and tomatoes, makes children laugh and amazes adults with its intelligence and astonishing voice! Follow the trail, set off to meet him and let yourself be transported into a story full of surprises, mysteries... and magic. Trail of tales and legends of the Land of Seven Rivers
The Montaucivey Chapel in Rougemont
Visorando Member 
3.49 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rougemont (Doubs) (Doubs)
Hike in the commune of Rougemont, a small town of character.
Romain la Roche
Visorando Member 
14.53 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,503 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Romain (Doubs)
A route allowing you to discover several well-known and lesser-known sights in the region: Trou du Seri, Château and Lavoir de Gondenans les Moulins, Village of Nans, Châteaux de Bournel, La Gloriette, the cliff and château of Nans, the Grotte de la Pucelle and the Roche de Romain.
Between Authoison and Ruhans
Visorando Member 7.97 mi
+945 ft
-919 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Authoison (Haute-Saône)
This is a circular route designed for walking but can also be done by mountain bike or on horseback. A mix of forest tracks, farm tracks and footpaths. This walk, mainly through woodland, follows a very short section of the Way of St James. The forest is very well maintained and the paths are clean.
La Tour des Bois, starting from La Tour-de-Sçay
Visorando Member 
5.41 mi
+922 ft
-896 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from La Tour-de-Sçay (Doubs)
Climb the 146 steps of the Tour des Bois to discover a 360° panorama from a height of 26 metres.
A third of the route is through woodland and the rest follows a track through the wind farm, one of the largest in France, which is shared between Rougemont, La Tour-de-Scay and Autechaux, in the Central Doubs. On clear days, you can see 36 of the farm’s 43 wind turbines from the top of the tower.
The mysteries of Pennessières and Courboux
Visorando Member 
7.60 mi
+548 ft
-568 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pennesières (Haute-Saône)
The starting point, the cemetery, is already an extraordinary place due to its circular shape.Listed as a Historic Monument since 2004, there are only three cemeteries of this shape in France.
Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec
Tourist office 6.76 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Échenoz-le-Sec (Haute-Saône)
Le Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec, a 3-hour hike with lovely sections through the woods and beautiful views.
Frais Puits – Les Belles Barraques – the Château Bleu
Visorando Member 
7.56 mi
+443 ft
-417 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Quincey (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Among the natural attractions of this walk are the resurgence of the Font de Champdamoy and its pumping station, which supplies Vesoul and seven other towns (the spring has long been renowned), and the resurgence of the Frais Puits, which has been the subject of numerous explorations by cave divers who found mammoth molars there!
Architecture and heritage starting from Moncey
Visorando Member 6.23 mi
+515 ft
-522 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Moncey (Doubs)
This walk allows you to discover:
- Moncey Castle, former property of Marshal Moncey, who was Marshal of the Empire under Napoleon,
- the restored old centre of the village of Moncey, its old railway station and its greenway, which follows the old railway line,
- and a walk through the forest in the mountains, then across the village of Venise, with the option of walking around the lagoon to discover its flora and fauna.
Baume-les-Dames. Doubs, Canal and Croix de Châtard
Visorando Member 
5.51 mi
+676 ft
-676 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A short post-lunch walk for the whole family along the Doubs and on the heights of Baumes-les-Dames.
Fente de Babre starting from Baume-les-Dames
Tourist office 
6.77 mi
+873 ft
-873 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
This route follows the ridges above the village and descends towards La Lavaine. Enjoy several viewpoints over the Doubs valley and a section along the banks of the Doubs via Eurovélo 6.
Mont Dommage
Tourist office 
7.07 mi
+1,535 ft
-1,516 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
The hike at Baume-les-Dames undoubtedly offers the most beautiful view of the Doubs valley "canyon". From the Chassignole viewpoint, you can see the Doubs river winding its way through the valley.
La Chassignole, Mont Dommage and Roche de Châtard
Visorando Member 
7.41 mi
+1,644 ft
-1,627 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A beautiful stretch of cliffs and steep forest slopes offer magnificent views of the valley along a superb ridge path, ending with a glimpse of the industrial past of Baume-les-Dames with its old pipe factory and paper mill on the riverbank.
Roche de Chatard - Fente de Babre
Visorando Member 7.84 mi
+1,388 ft
-1,368 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
A walk along the ridges above Baume-les-Dames. Magnificent views over the Doubs and an easy return via the cycle path.
Mont-Dommage, Cuves de Bléfond and Croix du Châtard from Baume-les-Dames
Visorando Member 9.38 mi
+1,946 ft
-1,919 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
Starting from Baume-les-Dames, discover magnificent, breathtaking views of the town, the Doubs valley and the Cusancin, before the trail joins the Doubs via the path leading to Mont Dommage. Pass by the Chassignole viewpoint and along the Sentier de la Croix and the Roche de Châtard. You’ll also discover unique geological features of limestone massifs, such as the Bléfond potholes.
Champfleurey educational trail in Noroy-le-Bourg
Tourist office 1.91 mi
+295 ft
-276 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Noroy-le-Bourg (Haute-Saône)
As part of its nature education programme, the Haute-Saône Hunting Federation has created an educational trail about wildlife and its habitats. In the heart of nature, you will find fun, interactive information points and display boards presenting the animals that live in the areas you pass through. The trail also passes through a remarkable area classified as a Natura 2000 site, notably for its dry grassland habitat and its discreet orchids.
Mysteries and witchcraft in Noroy-le-Bourg
Visorando Member 
5.09 mi
+410 ft
-433 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Noroy-le-Bourg (Haute-Saône)
If, like me, you enjoy recharging your batteries in peaceful spots whilst discovering various mysterious places, this route is perfect for you.
The rocks of Rechevet, La Louvière and Le Rechandet
Visorando Member 
6.50 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,401 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ougney-Douvot (Doubs)
From the river, you will climb up cool forest paths to the beautiful ridge line, discovering the Doubs valley from Besançon to Baume-les-Dames, with views of Mont Souvance, Montagne Notre-Dame d'Aigremont and the Vosges mountain range.
Colombine Valley
Visorando Member 
7.23 mi
+302 ft
-335 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colombe-lès-Vesoul (Haute-Saône)
Colombe-lès-Vesoul, perched on the edge of the limestone plateau, overlooks the green and narrow Colombine valley. The 18th-century castle marks the entrance to the old village.
From Quatre-Sapins to the Plateau de Cita
Visorando Member 
4.28 mi
+440 ft
-420 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Navenne (Haute-Saône)
A well-marked circular trail through the woods on a plateau overlooking the Vesoul plain.
From the Madone de Dampvalley to the Veuvey spring
Visorando Member 
6.30 mi
+633 ft
-610 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Dampvalley-lès-Colombe (Haute-Saône)
The route passes by the Madone de Dampvalley, descends to Dampvalley-les-Colombe, then follows the Colombine to the Veuvey spring (karst resurgences) and returns via the plateau.
Baume les Dames - On the ridges of the Doubs
Visorando Member 
14.51 mi
+3,015 ft
-3,012 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
This hike offers beautiful panoramic views of the Doubs river loops. The route passes through the picturesque site of the Cuves de Bléfond.
Mont Dommage, La Chassignole and Les Cuves de Bléfond
Visorando Member 
5.54 mi
+1,056 ft
-1,027 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Baume-les-Dames (Doubs)
The village has one of the oldest names in our county: Bois de la Fontaine au Loup(Wood of the Wolf's Fountain). So, let's take a walk in the woods while the wolf is away, exploring the magnificent ridge line of Mont Dommage and Chassignole and their views over the Doubs valley, returning via the Val de Bléfond, forgotten by the world with its vats and waterfalls.
The corniches of Mont Dommage
Visorando Member 
3.50 mi
+715 ft
-722 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Silley-Bléfond (Doubs)
Starting from Silley-Bléfond, this loop combines forest trails, rocky ledges and viewpoints over the Doubs valley. You will discover Mont Dommage, the Chassignole viewpoint and enjoy magnificent views of Baume-les-Dames, the Roches du Quin and the Roche du Rechevet. A varied and panoramic hike, with a few sections requiring caution.
Castle and dolmen around Oricourt
Visorando Member 
4.44 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Oricourt (Haute-Saône)
A short walk between several small villages, allowing you to discover a beautiful fortified castle and a unique dolmen.
La Combe au Louvier
Visorando Member 
7.79 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,115 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Saint-Martin (Doubs)
A hike to discover the plateaus from the ridges overlooking the Doubs.
The Devil's Nostrils
Visorando Member 
7.15 mi
+988 ft
-991 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pont-les-Moulins (Doubs)
You will walk along the riverbank towards the ridges, passing the Narines du Diable (Devil's Nostrils), created from the tears of a good fairy who was imprisoned here, and discover the ancient thermal baths where the beautiful people of the Belle Époque came to recharge their batteries. You will then return along a path lined with old mossy piles of stones gathered from fields, in a green setting that invites you to linger and contemplate.
The Bishops and the Forges of Baignes
Visorando Member 
6.31 mi
+702 ft
-676 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Andelarre (Haute-Saône)
Come and discover the villages of Andelarre, Baignes and Mont-le-Vernois, small rural communities in Haute-Saône, along this pretty green route.
Discover the site of the old Baignes forges along the route.
The Fort de la Dame Blanche
Visorando Member 
5.32 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,204 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vieilley (Doubs)
From the town hall in Vieilley and its beautiful wash house fountain, you will climb towards the line of ledges overlooking the Ognon valley to reach the Fort de la Dame Blanche viewpoint over the Vosges, hopefully without encountering that unsettling woman who haunts these places after dark. Then, from the old fortifications, you’ll descend via a wild path towards the valley.
Val de Cusance
Tourist office 
7.82 mi
+1,184 ft
-1,165 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cusance (Doubs)
This is the best way to discover the picturesque landscapes of the peaceful Cusancin valley. Take in the view of the village of Val de Cusance from the belvedere on the outskirts of Montivernage. We recommend returning via the chapel and the springs to discover the deep blue of the Source Bleue. It's just a short detour to ring the bell at the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel.
The Cusancin Valley
Visorando Member 
8.17 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,368 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cusance (Doubs)
From the ridges and along the river, discover the Val du Cusancin, which starts at the foot of the Saint-Ermenfroi Chapel. Formed by two resurgences, it offers visitors shades of blue and green. As you climb higher, you will enjoy views of the valley from two rocky promontories.
More walks in Montbozon
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