The Goutte d'Eau trail starting from Montbozon

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.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.69 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 63 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 62 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 305 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 242 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Montbozon (70230)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.464607° / E 6.264022°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3422O
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the water sports centre at l’Orphelinat.

(S/E) Turn right onto Rue du Pont and head uphill towards the village. Pass the Swan Fountain at the foot of the wall of Montbozon Castle. Continue to the crossroads by the church.

(1) Turn right onto Rue de l’Église. Stay on this street until you reach the junction with the RD49. At the junction, continue straight on along Rue du Collège to reach the cemetery.

(2) Take the path on the right to cross a small wood. Continue on to reach a T-junction at Bois Rond.

(3) Turn sharply right onto a path which later becomes a wider, well-maintained track. You will then reach the junction with the RD49.

(4) Continue straight ahead, passing in front of Acro'cimes, and carry on until you reach the village of Thiénans. Walk through the village to reach the Thiénans viewpoint. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the Ognon valley from here

(5) Follow the small, shaded path known as La Galeuse to the right, returning to Montbozon, and then, on the left, you will find the car park for the water sports centre (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 242 m - Water Sports Centre Car Park
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 264 m - Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame (Montbozon)
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 297 m - Cemetery
  4. 3 : km 2.07 - alt. 302 m - Bois Rond crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.96 - alt. 289 m - D49 road
  6. 5 : km 3.87 - alt. 261 m - Thiénans viewpoint
  7. S/E : km 4.69 - alt. 243 m - Water Sports Centre Car Park

Worth a visit

(S/E) Don’t miss the Fontaine du Cygne in Montbozon, a listed Historic Monument.
Activities: Montbozon is a starting point for canoeing down the Ognon Valley
(3) You can also explore the treetop adventure course at Acro'cimes in Thiénans

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
amuller
amuller

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy and enjoyable, starting from a village steeped in history

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Alain et Nadine
Alain et Nadine

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

This is a short walk in the countryside, taking you through fields and woods. It's pleasant, but not particularly interesting. However, the walk is very easy.

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Tbeaz
Tbeaz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, fairly easy family walk through beautiful countryside, featuring two lovely viewpoints.

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soudoune
soudoune

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A quick and easy trip, but with some interesting sights, particularly the village of Montbozon and the stretch through Thiénans with its lovely view over the Ognon plain.

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la tulipe
la tulipe

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice walk with a few monuments, but it lacks designated picnic areas; the Pan, which is on the route, allowed us to have a picnic at their table
It was nice

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