Montbozon walks

La Goutte d’Eau Trail: a family-friendly route to explore the ‘cité de caractère’ of Montbozon and the neighbouring village of Thiénans, with a magnificent viewpoint over the Ognon Valley. The trail is listed in the PDIPR.

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.

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.

Set off on a lovely circular walk through woods and fields, offering superb panoramic views. Accessible on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback, this walk with gentle gradients is suitable for everyone. The route begins at the Cognières viaduct, before passing through Bouhans, its woods and vast fields. You’ll then reach the Dampierre Forest, leading to the village of Trevey, where the pond is a lovely spot for a break. The return route takes you past the Cognières memorial stone, on the edge of the forest and fields, providing a lovely end to the walk. A varied walk, perfect for enjoying nature and recharging your batteries.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This route takes you to the Cendrey wind turbines and the old iron mines of Rougemontot, ending at an ancient Roman road.

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

Hike in the commune of Rougemont, a small town of character.

A lovely circular route through woods and meadows with beautiful views all along the trails. Several picnic areas. In spring, a profusion of flowers (over 20 species) bloom to delight the eye.

A day-long walk offering the chance to see various types of karst sinkholes, visit Montby Castle and walk through fields of daffodils if the walk takes place in early March.

A walk that takes you on a journey through time, from the caves and wild landscapes of the Neanderthal era to the wind turbines of modern man. Some sections of the route are off-trail and difficult when vegetation is at its thickest (access to the Grotte de la Pucelle, in particular, from the corner of Cut IX). Avoid wearing shorts!

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.

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.

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.