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Novillard walks
Circular Madeleine in Novillard, Fontenelle and Petit-Croix
Visorando Member
7.55 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Novillard (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A beautiful hike starting in Novillard, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You will discover Novillard, Fontenelle, Petit-Croix and beautiful countryside landscapes with views of the Swiss Jura and the Vosges. You will walk along the banks of the Madeleine river through the undergrowth.
The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915.
This hike is signposted.
Adolphe Pégoud circular in Petit-Croix
6.50 mi
+102 ft
-102 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Petit-Croix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A beautiful hike starting in Petit-Croix, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You will discover a pleasant landscape at the foot of the Vosges mountains as you pass through the villages of Cunelières and Foussemagne.
The hike passes by the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, an aviation ace, was shot down in 1915. You will also see the monument dedicated to him in the centre of the village.
The trail is signposted.
Route des autres chênes (Other Oaks Route) towards Autrage
5.43 mi
+131 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Autrechêne (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A pleasant hike through the countryside and forest. Beautiful views of the Jura mountains.
Very pretty villages of Novillard, Autrage and Autrechêne with artistic decorations.
Easily accessible, about ten kilometres south-east of Belfort.
This hike is marked.
Circular Courlis and Rhône-Rhine Canal
7.77 mi
+69 ft
-66 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Montreux-Château (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A pleasant hike in Montreux-Château, 15 km east of Belfort.
It will allow you to discover some very pretty villages:
- Autrage and Novillard with their pretty half-timbered houses.
- Petit-Croix with the Pégoud monument.
- Montreux-Château with its beautiful chapel and the motte castrale, the remains of a medieval castle.
The route is marked with a blue disc.
Circular walk around the castle mound at Montreux-Château
6.59 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Montreux-Château (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A lovely walk starting in Montreux-Château, located 15 km east of Belfort.
A pretty village with a chapel built near the site of a motte-and-bailey castle. You’ll discover a rural landscape with views of the Swiss Jura.
The walk passes the spot where Adolphe Pégoud, a flying ace, was shot down in 1915.
This walk is signposted.
On the path of the Monks of Cluny
5.60 mi
+154 ft
-148 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Brebotte (Territoire-de-Belfort)
Froidefontaine was founded around 1100, when monks from Cluny established a priory in a marshy area. All that remains of the Benedictine monastery church is the 12th-century Romanesque apse. Three human heads can be seen on the cornice. The gravestones on either side of the portal date from 1750. The presbytery next to the church is remarkable for its size.
The Marnière circular in Foussemagne
4.11 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Foussemagne (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This is a very pretty hike that will allow you to discover a charming village and its suburbs, an old synagogue and an "Arromanches" type bridge. It passes near the Porte d'Alsace area with the Fosses discovery trail, where you will learn to recognise the trees of our region. Not to mention the Étang de la Marnière, a vast wetland with flora and fauna to discover.
The hike is signposted.
The Vézelois circulars
6.54 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Vézelois (Territoire-de-Belfort)
The Vézelois circular loops offer a perfect blend of exploring the local heritage and enjoying the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside.
5 and 10 km routes, unmarked.
From Montreux-Vieux to Montreux-Châteaux via Reppe and Fontaine
19.29 mi
+236 ft
-246 ft
9h 05
Very difficult
Departure from Montreux-Vieux (Haut-Rhin)
This is a long, completely flat walk that straddles the Franche-Comté and Alsace regions. It is a challenging walk due to its length, but it offers the chance to see many points of interest such as the Marnière and Belle Île ponds, the Notre-Dame de Bellefontaine Chapel, the Tilleul de Turenne, the Petit-Croix Church and, finally, the Sainte-Catherine Chapel and the feudal motte of Montreux-Château. The entire walk alternates between woodland, villages and countryside.
From Meroux to Charmois through the forest
4.92 mi
+197 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Meroux (Territoire-de-Belfort)
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.
The cabbage trail in Chevremont
5.37 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Chèvremont (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This hike is marked with cabbage-shaped markers.
It will allow you to discover the village of Chèvremont and some of the old military installations located in the commune.
You will discover its church dating from 1784, built by the architect Kleber, the town hall and the adjoining facilities: school, nursery, cultural centre, Chougalante, cemetery.
Chavannes-sur-l'Étang pond trail
6.27 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chavannes-sur-l'Étang (Haut-Rhin)
A superb hike on the border between Belfort and Haut Rhin. You will discover a landscape of countryside and forests with magnificent ponds. As a bonus, there is a discovery trail with information panels about the trees of our region.
Countryside route in Froidefontaine
6.11 mi
+236 ft
-217 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Froidefontaine (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A pleasant route starting from Froidefontaine, about ten kilometres south-east of Belfort. You will hike through the fields and forests of this beautiful region. You will pass through the village of Recouvrance and read the many maxims inscribed on beautiful slate boards.
The Bessoncourt high wood tour
Local authority7.63 mi
+200 ft
-203 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bessoncourt (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A true journey through history, this hike alternates between remarkable sites and natural gems.
The route is marked with a yellow disc.
Le Pré de la Caille, Frais route
4.66 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Frais (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A pleasant hike near Frais, located 10 km east of Belfort.
You can admire a rich architectural and natural heritage, beautiful half-timbered houses and a superb view of the Southern Vosges.
The route is marked with a red ring.
Walk from Normanvillars to Boron, Grosne and Vellescot
6.91 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boron (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A family-friendly hike to discover the culture and nature of a region full of surprises.
The route is marked with red discs.
Circular route of the Bois de la Duchesse
4.61 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Bourogne (Territoire-de-Belfort)
This circular walk takes you past the castle’s wash houses, the ‘Sentier des Bornes’ trail of the Principality of Montbéliard, the petrifying spring and a dry meadow with orchids.
This route is signposted.
Route de découverte in Bourogne
2.95 mi
+259 ft
-236 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bourogne (Territoire-de-Belfort)
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.