Tremblay Trail in Navilly

The start of this circular route is located next to Navilly church (on the D673 side). You will easily find parking nearby.

(S/E) Once you reach the start sign, walk round the front of the church, pass the town hall and continue right into Rue de la Vallée. At the end of this street, take the road on the left and go straight on. Then go under the railway bridge and turn left.

(1) Take the stony path on the right and continue straight on for 2.9 km.

(2) At the end, take the road leading down to the right. At the next junction,continue straight on towards the church.

(3) At the junction, follow the road leading down to the right, between the wayside shrine and the church.

(4) Turn into the street on the left. After just under 300 m, you will come to a Stop sign. Take the D293 on the right, then 100 m further on, Rue Monne on the left (at the war memorial). Continue straight on for 200 m and turn left onto the stony path. Continue straight on for 600 m until you reach a road.

(5) Turn right onto it. Continue straight on for 1.5 km to reach the next stage.

(6) Turn into the road that goes downhill to the left and follow it for 700 m. Walk alongside the D673 road on the left, keeping well to the safe side of the carriageway.

(7) At Le Bréjon, cross the main road using the pedestrian crossing, then take the road on the right (follow the road signs for Étang de Pontoux). Continue straight on for 400 m.

(8) At the cemetery, turn left. Cross over the railway line. Then, 200 m further on, you’ll come to a sawmill; take the road leading down to the right. Continue for 350 m and, at the next junction, turn left. In the middle of the junction, you’ll see a monument; turn right and continue straight on for 550 m to return to the starting point (S/E).

Signposting: follow the signs (NA1) and the yellow markings (Walking and Hiking).

Safety instructions: be well equipped (rucksack, first-aid kit, suitable clothing, good footwear, etc.). Bring a bottle of water and protect yourself from the sun. Carry a mobile phone. Do not leave any litter in the countryside. Take care when crossing roads. Do not stray from the marked paths. Keep clear of forestry work. Respect crops, livestock, private property and current regulations. Take care during the hunting season (September to February).

If you notice anything unusual on this trail, please report it to us using Suricate. We will be notified of your report and will endeavour to rectify the issue as soon as possible.

During this walk, you will pass the neo-Gothic church at Navilly and the Romanesque churchat Pontoux.

Less than 2 km from this circular route, we come to the Grand Étang de Pontoux, a sensitive natural area that is home to the largest concentration of herons in Burgundy and is a prime natural site for migratory birds. The interpretive trail, partly on wooden decking, allows you to discover the life of the pond, and the shelter at the end of the trail enables you to observe the birds in complete privacy.

400 m from the start of this walk, you will find the Navilly Bridge. Built at the end of the 18th century by Émiland Gauthey, a renowned Burgundian engineer, this engineering structure, listed as a historic monument, is remarkable. We invite you to admire these magnificent arches and vaults overlooking the Doubs.