Textile Trail (Vologne circular) in La Bresse

This circular trail is one of three textile trails offered by the tourist office (on a relatively rough map).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.06 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 202 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 203 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 867 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 660 m

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Description of the walk

Parking is available in a staggered formation at the side of the road, near the "Textile Gisèle" factory.

(S/E) Head east along the Chemin des Écorces, then, at the junction, turn left onto the Route du Lac des Corbeaux.

(1) Cross the Moselotte via the bridge (watch out for traffic in this area), and continue on to Rue du Honneck.

(2) Cross Rue du Hohneck at the pedestrian crossing (traffic moves relatively fast), turn right onto a footpath, cross Rue du Brûleux, and continue along a path leading towards a wooded area.
Follow the nature trail which turns left, and arrive at a junction.

(3) Turn right, then turn left at the next junction, following the signs for "Roche Beuty".
Enjoy the view of La Bresse before heading back down.

(4) Keep left as you descend the difficult section (large steps).
Watch out for the ants, which are particularly aggressive if you stop on this section.
Go down the small stone staircase and continue to the right.

(5) Return to the ZI des Écorces via the small path on the left. Cross Rue du Hohneck and then the Moselotte, taking care at all times.

(6) Walk through the private property, following the instructions on the sign, and turn left onto Chemin des Écorces to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 672 m - Parking near the "Textile Gisèle" factory
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 680 m - Bridge over the - Moselotte (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 0.93 - alt. 689 m - Rue du Hohneck
  4. 3 : km 1.95 - alt. 824 m - Junction
  5. 4 : km 2.7 - alt. 834 m - Roche Beuty
  6. 5 : km 3.15 - alt. 748 m - Return to ZI
  7. 6 : km 3.72 - alt. 661 m - Private property
  8. S/E : km 4.06 - alt. 672 m - Parking near the "Textile Gisèle" factory

Notes

The path is signposted throughout with a spool of thread symbol.
Please ensure you close the small gates you encounter and follow the instructions at (6). Thank you.

Worth a visit

Various information boards about the area, its history and its textile industry can be found along the route.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 28665819

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Uninteresting route, except between points 3 and 4, with a lovely view of La Bresse.

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User 25986236

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The trail is very well marked almost throughout the entire hike, except at the end where the path is not easy to find.
Beautiful view of La Bresse.

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kikimarche
kikimarche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A few difficult passages, but well marked.

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Jeammy
Jeammy

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant short walk.
Well signposted with a lovely view of the Bresse region at the end of the route.
Worth doing. No particular difficulties.

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liliane.clarens
liliane.clarens

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This trail is surprising because it starts in an industrial area and then climbs up a path that traces the history of the textile industry in a large wooded area with hazelnut trees and a beautiful view of Roche Beuty.
There is a challenging descent on a short section, but there were very few ants on this particular day.
Thanks to the author for this discovery and the little thread spool symbol.

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