Countryside route in Froidefontaine

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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.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.83 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 72 m
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    Descent: - 66 m
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    Highest point: 387 m
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    Lowest point: 341 m
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Description of the walk

Departure from Froidefontaine Impasse de la Marnière at the corner of the D35 Rue de Brebotte and Rue du Stade.

(S/E) Follow Chemin de la Carrière, which is marked with a green ring. Leave a path on your left.

(1) Turn left at the crossroads just at the entrance to the forest. Cross the stream and immediately after, turn right and follow a path that climbs into the forest.

(2) At the top of the hill, turn right just before the shelter. The path runs along the edge of the forest.
At the edge of the forest, it turns left, crosses the fields, then crosses a copse and arrives at the village of Recouvrance.

(3) Turn right and continue straight ahead, passing two streets on your right.

(4) Pass in front of the town hall. Continue straight ahead. (Do not turn left onto Rue du Moulin).
Admire the ponds on the left and right of the path.

(5) At the first crossroads in Grosne, turn right and pass in front of the Grosne water catchment. The path is marked with a red disc. Walk along the Lachery ponds and admire the wind turbine, which is still in operation.

(6) At the end of the field, turn right under the power lines and leave the red disc markings. Continue along the wide path that runs alongside the field and enters the forest. Pass two paths on your right. At the end of the path, turn right and follow the southern bank of the Étang Eper pond. Turn left when you reach the meadow, follow the forest and turn right onto the farm track.

(7) Continue straight ahead towards the hunters' cabin. From this point, the path follows the Green Ring markings. After 50 metres, turn left and follow a stream and a pond. 30 metres after the pond, turn left, cross the footbridge and leave the Green Ring markings.

The path climbs into the forest and joins a wide stone path. Follow it to the right. It crosses the forest and fields. Ignore the small paths on the right and left that lead to the fields and arrive at Froidefontaine. At the main road D35 Rue de Brebotte, turn right and arrive at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 341 m - Crossroads D35 Rue de Brebotte - Rue du Stade
  2. 1 : km 1.14 - alt. 354 m - Crossroads at the entrance to the forest.
  3. 2 : km 1.44 - alt. 369 m - Turn right.
  4. 3 : km 3.15 - alt. 353 m - D37 Rue de l'Écrevisse
  5. 4 : km 3.41 - alt. 346 m - Recouvrance Town Hall
  6. 5 : km 4.52 - alt. 353 m - Crossroads at Grosne
  7. 6 : km 5.19 - alt. 369 m - Turn right. Leave the red disc markings.
  8. 7 : km 6.95 - alt. 383 m - Hunting lodge
  9. S/E : km 9.83 - alt. 341 m - Crossroads D35 Rue de Brebotte - Rue du Stade

Notes

Departure from Froidefonntaine. Parking available at Impasse de la Marnière at the corner of the D35 Rue de Brebotte and Rue du Stade.

Worth a visit

Froidefontaine Church is dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul.
In the 8th century, Saint Maimboeuf was allegedly murdered and buried next to the cold fountain.
In the 12th century, a priory was established there. It was dependent on Cluny Abbey.

Nearby is the Rhône-Rhine Canal with a swing bridge to allow barges to pass through.

Recouvrance: a small village beautifully decorated by its inhabitants. Numerous small signs display maxims or philosophical reflections. Allow a little time to explore this superb village.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
jeanjeanmi68
jeanjeanmi68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike despite the 35 degrees.

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le saut de bonneille
le saut de bonneille

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy route that is very well signposted.

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jpdh
jpdh

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb walk through fields and forest, especially in sunny weather.
Numerous ponds along the route with the opportunity to take a dip if they are not fenced off!
As there is no path in the meadow after the Eper pond, you may wonder if you are on the right track.
Thanks to Visorando for this hike.
JPH

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denisjean
denisjean

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A few sections on unpaved roads to avoid in hot weather. Numerous "private" ponds along the route, which is a shame.

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christian90
christian90

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Route completed today by three groups of six hikers wearing masks.
No navigation issues with the route description.
We will happily do this hike again next year.
I think it would be better to move the start of the hike a few hundred metres.
The stadium car park is much more suitable if you are coming with a group.
The section through the field after the Eper pond is not ideal; what will the farmer say when he wants to mow his grass?
You just need to follow the permanent Brebotte trail to reach point 7 of this hike.

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badjo
badjo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route, the forest crossing is really nice, I like the area. I use the track from the app, so it's not difficult to find your way around. Very good.

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