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                 La Percée de Thoraise
                La Percée de Thoraise            
            
         
        
        
                Discover panoramic views of the Doubs valley, the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont and, dominating the valley, the feudal castle of Montferrand and its medieval keep overlooking the meanders. Then a picturesque steep path will take you down through a beautiful forest of slender trees to the Canal Monsieur dit la Percée de Thoraise, a 185-metre tunnel dating from 1810.            
            
            
    
                 The Feudal Castle of Montferrand
                The Feudal Castle of Montferrand            
            
         
        
        
                This hike offers magnificent views of the Doubs valley and its contrasting hills: warrior-like with the ruins of the feudal castle of Montferrand, peaceful with the protective Virgin of Notre-Dame du Mont, and will lead you through bucolic me anders towards the beautifully named Notre-Dame de l'Assomption des Champs, protecting you from demonic medieval gargoyles.            
            
            
    
                 Boussières: Notre-Dame du Mont
                Boussières: Notre-Dame du Mont            
            
         
        
        
                From Virgin to Virgin, not forgetting the big bad wolves, you will discover a superb panorama of the Doubs valley and its contrasting hills: warlike with the ruins of Montferrand Castle, peaceful with the protective Virgin of Notre-Dame du Mont, commercial with the Percée de Thoraise. As you climb the Éssart du Loup, you can dream of those distant times when the simple, tranquil beauty of our Comtois landscapes could be disturbed by sinister encounters.            
            
            
    
                 A trail along the ridges and banks of the river Doubs between Vorges-les-Pins and Busy
                A trail along the ridges and banks of the river Doubs between Vorges-les-Pins and Busy            
            
         
        
        
                A stroll along the ridge separating the Loue Valley and that of the river Doubs and then along the banks of the Doubs with a panoramic view of the Château de Montferrand ruins.            
            
            
    
                 The Crêtes trail and the Pierre de Vorges
                The Crêtes trail and the Pierre de Vorges            
            
         
        
        
                A short climb to warm up your legs and discover two villages and exceptional views over the Doubs and Loue valleys, the Chapel of Notre-Dame du Mont, overlooking the valley, the Château de Thoraise above the river, the feudal castle of Montferrand and its medieval keep overlooking the meanders and, on the horizon, Besançon. Then a more leisurely return via the towpath, along the banks of the Doubs in the protective shade of the ruins.            
            
            
    
                 The Montferrand keep ridge trail
                The Montferrand keep ridge trail            
            
         
        
        
                This hike offers magnificent views of the Doubs valley and its contrasting hills: warlike with the ruins of the feudal castle of Montferrand, peaceful with the protective Virgin of Notre-Dame du Mont. You will walk along a beautiful, rocky ridge, punctuated by numerous viewpoints over the valley.            
            
            
    
                 The great meander of the Loue
                The great meander of the Loue            
            
         
        
        
                "To the south, there was no need for walls of wood or stone: the seigneurial tower spread its mismatched wings at the top of a steep cliff at the foot of which flows the Loue. The tranquil river continues to lap at the rocky escarpment, drawing the same green loops on the earth as it has done since time immemorial," writes Carole Martinez in her book Du domaine des murmures.
Come and listen to the murmur of the Loue in the shadow of the ancient castle.            
            
            
    
                 The Grand Méandre and Charencey Castle
                The Grand Méandre and Charencey Castle            
            
         
        
        
                You will walk peacefully along the river towards Chenecey, with its old church and picturesque 18th-century turreted house, then climb up to the hidden ruins of the 9th-century feudal castle of Charencey, which dominates the village and the Loue valley. Finally, you will end your walk at the Grand Méandre viewpoint overlooking the valley and the castle keep, where you may even spot some chamois.            
            
            
    
                 The Marquis' Castle
                The Marquis' Castle            
            
         
        
        
                This hike, following in the footsteps of Marquis Claude François Dorothée de Jouffroy d'Abbans, naval architect and designer of the steamboat, will take you between the Loue and Doubs rivers, from oratories to churches, in the heart of our devout Comtois countryside, leaving you time to meditate on the twilight paths of our wooded mountains.            
            
            
    
                 La Vouivre à la Trace, the natural environments around Chenecey
                La Vouivre à la Trace, the natural environments around Chenecey            
            
         
        
        
                A family hike around Chenecey, punctuated with information panels about the natural environment and clues left behind by the Vouivre.
In the exceptional landscape of the Loue Valley, set off on an exploration to discover a diverse and preserved natural heritage. It can all be explained by a karst landscape shaped over time, so ancient that it is home to a strange mythological creature. 
For younger visitors, the trail comes with an explorer's notebook full of puzzles. This booklet is available for free in the booklet box at the start of the trail by the church and from local shops (the Loue bakery, Chez Gervais restaurant, the post office and the town hall). You will need a pencil.            
            
            
    
                 The ruins of the feudal castle of Chenecey
                The ruins of the feudal castle of Chenecey            
            
         
        
        
                A ruined feudal castle dating from the 9th century overlooking the village and the Loue valley, the ruins of Charencey Castle are listed as a Historic Monument. From the church, located on the banks of the Loue, you will climb up to these secret ruins, continuing through a beautiful forest, perhaps imagining that you will come across a team of oxen pulling a cart up to the castle. Finally, you will return through the sunny pastures overlooking the valley.            
            
            
    
                 The Fort of Planoise
                The Fort of Planoise            
            
         
        
        
                Starting from the church in Avanne, you will walk along the river, climb up to the cabordes, old dry stone winegrowers' huts, then on to Fort de Planoise or Fort Moncey, built in 1877, the first defensive rampart of the city of Besançon. You will pass numerous batteries and fortifications at a military pace, then stop at the superb viewpoints, one overlooking Besançon and its hills, the second to the south, overlooking the Doubs valley and the Jura mountains.            
            
            
    
                 Abbans Castle
                Abbans Castle            
            
         
        
        
                On its rocky spur overlooking the Doubs valley, Abbans Castle was probably built on the site of a Roman castrum. The oldest parts date from the 12th century. It was at the top of the keep that Claude Dorothée de Jouffroy d'Abbans set up his study and forge, where he built his steamboat. Enjoy a short country walk in this historic setting along a pleasant ridge path, then through the Grande Fin valley, discovering the castle from different angles.            
            
            
    
                 Walls and Whispers: discovering the heritage of Chenecey and Buillon
                Walls and Whispers: discovering the heritage of Chenecey and Buillon            
            
         
        
        
                They will guide you through times gone by that are nevertheless at the origin of the unique landscape of Chenecey and Buillon. The activities of yesteryear explain today's landscapes: a strong identity and a rich and diverse memory that has been built up over time and passed down from generation to generation.Through a digital app, just like those who came before you, you are invited by the monks of the former Cistercian abbey and the famous painter James Tissot to leave the hustle and bustle of the village behind and enter places that invite you to relax and contemplate. Ten stations will allow you to discover places that are inaccessible to the public, as they were in their heyday. Human relationships, self-awareness, art and connections with nature have evolved over time and in line with the challenges of each era. Through this retrospective journey, this walk invites you to reflect on the future of these places.            
            
            
    
                 A quick stroll between the Loue and the Bois de Quingey
                A quick stroll between the Loue and the Bois de Quingey            
            
        
                If you only have 1 to 1½ hours to let off steam, here is an idea for a short walk in Quingey/Cessey.            
            
            
    
                 The Chère promontory
                The Chère promontory            
            
         
        
        
                Overlooking the village of Arguel, the ruins of a feudal fortress stand on a rocky outcrop. This short walk through pastures and beautiful forests offers superb views of the valley and, if you are discreet, you may spot a few deer or chamois.            
            
            
    
                 The Rock of Valmy
                The Rock of Valmy            
            
         
        
        
                On 26 September 1943, between 7.36am and 8.24am, 16 members of the Guy Mocquet and Marius Vallet resistance groups were shot at the citadel. Later, the German officer in charge of the operation reported the end of the shootings in these terms: " None of them agreed to be blindfolded. They all died bravely, shouting 'Long live France!'" Hike in tribute to the memorial stone located at one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Besançon area.            
            
            
    
                 The End of the World
                The End of the World            
            
         
        
        
                Twelve short kilometres to the end of the world: a great destination that won't tire you out. You will discover the old village of Beure, a waterfall, an old wash house, a charming little church and its cemetery, and several viewpoints over the Doubs valley. Perhaps you will also have time to spare a thought for the young men who died under Nazi bullets, whose memory is perpetuated by the memorial at Rocher de Valmy.            
            
            
    
                 La Baume Martin and the Gorges de la Pisseur
                La Baume Martin and the Gorges de la Pisseur            
            
         
        
        
                A short, challenging hike for busy city dwellers who want to explore the wild corners of our mountains around Besançon. However, it is rich in the Baume Martin (from the Gaulish "balma", meaning a rock shelter), the superb cornices of the Bois de Peu overlooking the Doubs valley, the Gorges and waterfalls of the Pisseur and the Cascade du Bout du Monde.            
            
            
    
                 The belvederes at the end of the world
                The belvederes at the end of the world            
            
         
        
        
                A Roman and medieval path leads from the Bout du Monde to the heights of the Doubs and Mercureaux valleys, allowing you to pass discreetly under the ruins of the castle, stronghold of the infamous Sir Jacques d'Arguel, the racketeer, and quickly placing you under the protection of our polychrome saints of Franche-Comté.            
            
            
    
                 The Bout du Monde waterfall in Beure
                The Bout du Monde waterfall in Beure            
            
         
        
        
                A lovely short but varied loop. After the Cascade du Bout du Monde waterfall and a detour to the old wash house, the trail climbs steeply through rocky, green surroundings to the Cascade de la Pisseur waterfall. You can still see traces of the old iron-wheeled carts here, before enjoying superb views of the mountains and the Doubs valley.            
            
            
    
                 Discover fountains, wash houses and churches from Placey
                Discover fountains, wash houses and churches from Placey            
            
         
        
        
                A rural hike through rolling hills, woods, meadows, farmland and villages in the Franche-Comté region.            
            
            
    
                 Fountains, wash houses, feudal mound and discovery trail from Placey
                Fountains, wash houses, feudal mound and discovery trail from Placey            
            
         
        
        
                A few hours in a peaceful area. The terrain is hilly, with views stretching far into the distance. We discover villages with their beautiful fountains and wash houses. We finish at the feudal mound and its discovery trail.            
            
            
    
                 The Fontaine de Vauchon fountain from Cordiron
                The Fontaine de Vauchon fountain from Cordiron            
            
         
        
        
                An easy route through the countryside. Peaceful, wide open, gently rolling landscapes. Woods and fields. Two beautiful fountains and a fortified castle, one of the last in Franche-Comté to still have a standing keep.            
            
            
     
                 
         
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