The Pierre des Vorges Trail

Here is a walk to enjoy a stretch of the Doubs Valley. This route will allow walkers to enjoy the Gevrey Forest, follow the paths, reach the banks of the Doubs, make the most of the cycle route to take in the typical landscapes of the Doubs Valley – including the ruins of Montferrand Castle – and head back up towards Busy via Le Moulinot.

Hike organised by Grand Besançon Métropole.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.51 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 413 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 427 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,138 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 748 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Busy (25320)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 47.166386° / E 5.946909°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3323ET, 3323O
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Description of the walk

You can park in front of or behind Busy Town Hall, where parking is available free of charge.

As this route is a walk organised by Grand Besançon Métropole, you’ll find a map on a sign opposite the car park, yellow/blue markings along the entire route, and the first directional signpost bearing the name of the walk: Sentier de la Pierre des Vorges.

(S/E) If you have parked in front of the town hall, walk back along the D104 for 50 metres to go round the church. Follow the Chemin du Landoz, which runs behind the football ground, and at the junction, continue to the right onto the Chemin de la Criante.

(1) At the junction, head up to the right along the Chemin des Champs Sucray. When you reach the Bois de Gevrey, at the top of the hill, take the forest track on the far left, then quickly turn right to follow the path heading south-west.

(2) When you reach Vorges-les-Pins, turn right at the signpost and follow the “Sentier de la Pierre des Vorges” towards the Bois de Buis.

(3) In the Bois du Buis, stay on the path on the right towards the banks of the Doubs. At the next two Forks in the road, turn left.

(4) Cross the Ruisseau du Moulin Caillet via a wooden bridge and continue along the white path on the right, passing the Pierre de Vorges. You will then reach the banks of the Doubs.

(5) Turn right onto a small road which is the EuroVelo 6, linking the Atlantic to the Black Sea. Watch the waterbirds and admire the scenery of the Doubs valley; note the ruins of Montferrand Castle on the opposite bank.

(6) When you reach a car park, turn right onto the road leading up to Busy.

(7) At a place called Moulinot, turn right after the bridge towards a horticulturist’s greenhouses. Follow the path up towards the centre of Busy.

(8) When you reach the village’s main street, turn right towards the church tower to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,004 ft - Car park and route map sign
  2. 1 : mi 0.48 - alt. 948 ft - Chemin des Champs Sucray
  3. 2 : mi 1.41 - alt. 1,089 ft - Trail signpost
  4. 3 : mi 1.57 - alt. 1,001 ft - Grand Besançon information board (no direction indicated)
  5. 4 : mi 1.89 - alt. 797 ft - Moulin Caillet stream
  6. 5 : mi 2.35 - alt. 758 ft - Bank of the - Canal du Rhône au Rhin
  7. 6 : mi 3.48 - alt. 761 ft - Car park for access to the cycle route - Doubs (rivière)
  8. 7 : mi 3.91 - alt. 833 ft - Moulinot
  9. 8 : mi 4.32 - alt. 1,007 ft - Busy – Main street
  10. S/E : mi 4.52 - alt. 1,004 ft - Car park and route map sign

Notes

Worth a visit

The Doubs Valley, the cycle route, the view of the ruins of Montferrand Castle.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Ghyslain
Ghyslain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with some beautiful views...
It’s true there’s ‘a bit’ of tarmac road, but as there’s hardly any traffic, it’s
not a problem at all. The walk is definitely worth it

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sombress
sombress
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A lovely view, but far, far too much tarmac....

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stenzo
stenzo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 23, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely little walk, with some surprisingly charming little spots. I’d recommend doing this route in summer, though, so you can enjoy the coolness at the end of the walk. The start of the walk through the woods was really muddy due to repeated tractor traffic, and the end was in an icy breeze, but as long as you’re well kitted out, it’s fine. Thanks.

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