Soing-Cubry-Charentenay walks

This is an easy but rather long walk, allowing you to discover the banks of the Saône and the Château de Ray-sur-Saône.

Rupt-sur-Saône is a small picturesque village in the Saône valley, at the foot of three hills, close to a salt road and a Roman road The nearby forest is home to the ghosts of the medieval loves of the Crusader Jean de Rupt, while the Saône offers the pleasures of fishing and boat trips.

In a rural landscape where industry has nevertheless left its mark, let's follow the route of the jalopy, which stopped in each village to load goods.

Discover the trades of our ancestors in the forest on this forest trail.

A very pretty wooded route where you can recharge your batteries, with several beautiful viewpoints. Best done in sunny weather to make the most of the views.

This hike is also known as the Cross and Côte-Chat hike. From the cross, there is a panoramic view of the Saône plain From Côte-Chat, there is a view of the hills in the south of the department, the Doubs and perhaps Mont Blanc.

The scenic route through the Saône Valley in Recologne-les-Rioz is a circular route that starts on Rue de l’Église and returns to its starting point. Discover Recologne’s religious heritage along the Way of St James pilgrimage route, as well as its cultural heritage via Château de Ray (10 centuries of history).

A pleasant little hike in the hills above Montigny-lès-Vesoul. The route alternates between dirt tracks, gravel paths and a few tarmac sections. The trail crosses fields and small woods, offering pretty views of the surrounding villages. It passes close to Poncey and Chemilly, making for a peaceful and accessible walk. However, there is a slight inconvenience at the end of the route: the trail runs alongside a composting platform. Depending on the day, the wind and the temperature, unpleasant odours may disturb your walk for about 200 metres.

Come and discover the villages of Andelarre, Baignes and Mont-le-Vernois, small rural communities in Haute-Saône, along this pretty green route. Discover the site of the old Baignes forges along the route.

The official name of the walk is: The Fairies of Les Roselières: magic and mystery in the heart of the forest!In Fondremand, in the small hamlet of Les Roselières, twelve fairies used to visit the locals. Every evening, they would dance, sing and tell fascinating stories, bringing joy, laughter and magic to every evening gathering.Join your children on the trail with Sylvaine and Ghislain in this mysterious world where fairies watch over humans, bestow wonderful gifts and guard their secrets. A spellbinding tale for young and old alike, where fantasy blends with the simple life of yesteryear, and where nature becomes the stage for extraordinary events.

Discover a medieval village with old houses, a castle, a mill and a spring. Listed site since 1977.

This lovely circular walk starting from Velleguindry-et-Levrecey takes you on a journey of discovery through a landscape typical of the Haut-Saône countryside, alternating between woods, valleys and small local heritage sites.The route begins in the heart of the village, near the fountain and the wash houses, reminders of its rural past. Very soon, the route climbs gently towards the Bois des Rauchots, offering a chance to immerse yourself in a peaceful, shaded forest.

The municipality of Velleclaire is divided into two parts by the D474 road: an upper section on the Route de Vantoux and a lower section on the other side, featuring a small wooded area. It is this lower part that you will explore. This small village of 105 inhabitants is home to a charming 19th-century chapel. The settlement consists mainly of farmhouses, some of which have beautiful cellar entrances and very interesting architectural features.

A short nature trail just a stone's throw from Vesoul. Along the way: plateau, viewpoint, listed village, chapel, forest paths.

Discover the village of Vaivre-et-Montoille, on the lakeside, and Chariez, a ‘Cité de Caractère’ in Franche-Comté. From the top of Camp de César, you can admire the plain and Lake Vesoul to the north and Chariez to the south. As you walk through Chariez, you’ll discover its vineyards, historic houses and its listed church. On the way back, enjoy the lake, its flora and fauna, boat trips, the beach and places to eat on either side.

Bucey-les-Gy is a “Petite Cité Comtoise de Caractère” nestled in the Morthe valley, within the triangle formed by the towns of Gray, Vesoul and Besançon. Ancient and Merovingian graves attest to a very long-standing presence in Bucey-les-Gy. Until 1091, the village belonged to the Counts of Burgundy, before being ceded to the Archbishops of Besançon. The hamlet of Saint-Maurice, which you will pass through on your walk, was largely destroyed in 1944 in retaliation for acts of resistance.

The starting point, the cemetery, is already an extraordinary place due to its circular shape.Listed as a Historic Monument since 2004, there are only three cemeteries of this shape in France.

A refreshing immersion in the greenery of the woods, which can be punctuated by a nature-and-gourmet break in Aboncourt-Gésincourt, where a farmhouse inn satisfies your appetite with delicious home-made produce.

A varied walk through woods, meadows and farmland, passing through four villages rich in wayside shrines, superb wash houses, chapels and churches, some of which feature original architecture, such as the church in Chargey with its added Greco-Roman pediment, or the church in Gesincourt, which also serves as the town hall. Special feature: the figure-of-eight route offers the flexibility to walk the entire circuit or just one of the two circular loops.

Conflandey has two wetland nature reserves, comprising 300 hectares of water bodies for fishing and water sports, as well as a cave known as the Grotte du Carrousel, a sanctuary for bats.

The village of La Rochelle takes its name from ‘Roche’, in the medieval sense of a hilltop on which a fortified castle stands. This small village is clustered around the castle square; the water from its fountains adds to its charm and authenticity.

Following in the footsteps of our ancestors, let's walk through the countryside to the chasms of the Bois de la Hye, known as the "Bois des Roches". Passage impossible in (10), see notices

An easy walk around the village of Crésancey, leading along the Tenise and then through valleys and woods, to discover the churches and wash houses of Noiron, Arsans and then Champtonnay, before returning to Crésancey through the fields. The villages you pass through are surrounded by magnificent natural landscapes such as beech woods, green hills, farmland and winding rivers.