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Vaivre-et-Montoille walks
The Camp de César Trail
Visorando Member
4.12 mi
+561 ft
-541 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Vaivre-et-Montoille (Haute-Saône)
A short nature trail just a stone's throw from Vesoul.
Along the way: plateau, viewpoint, listed village, chapel, forest paths.
Lake Vesoul-Vaivre and César’s Camp
7.86 mi
+938 ft
-922 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Vaivre-et-Montoille (Haute-Saône)
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.
On the heights of Montigny-lès-Vesoul
3.04 mi
+180 ft
-157 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Montigny-lès-Vesoul (Haute-Saône)
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.
The Bishops and the Forges of Baignes
6.31 mi
+702 ft
-676 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Andelarre (Haute-Saône)
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.
From Quatre-Sapins to the Plateau de Cita
4.28 mi
+440 ft
-420 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Navenne (Haute-Saône)
A well-marked circular trail through the woods on a plateau overlooking the Vesoul plain.
The Clog of Frotey
2.43 mi
+259 ft
-253 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Frotey-lès-Vesoul (Haute-Saône)
A short walk that allows you to discover a geological curiosity, the Sabot.
Circular walk around Velleguindry-et-Levrecey – Woods and valleys
4.81 mi
+715 ft
-689 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Velleguindry-et-Levrecey (Haute-Saône)
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.
Frais Puits – Les Belles Barraques – the Château Bleu
7.56 mi
+443 ft
-417 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Quincey (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Among the natural attractions of this walk are the resurgence of the Font de Champdamoy and its pumping station, which supplies Vesoul and seven other towns (the spring has long been renowned), and the resurgence of the Frais Puits, which has been the subject of numerous explorations by cave divers who found mammoth molars there!
Colombine Valley
7.23 mi
+302 ft
-335 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colombe-lès-Vesoul (Haute-Saône)
Colombe-lès-Vesoul, perched on the edge of the limestone plateau, overlooks the green and narrow Colombine valley. The 18th-century castle marks the entrance to the old village.
Villers-le-Sec, Essernay and Les Miroudots route
5.14 mi
+207 ft
-236 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Villers-le-Sec (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
An easy walk with little elevation gain, mostly in the shade of the woods. Passes by the Essernay chapel and a few beautifully restored old farmhouses. A route best enjoyed on a hot day.
Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec
Tourist office6.76 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Échenoz-le-Sec (Haute-Saône)
Le Mont du Chanois starting from Échenoz-le-Sec, a 3-hour hike with lovely sections through the woods and beautiful views.
From the Madone de Dampvalley to the Veuvey spring
6.30 mi
+633 ft
-610 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Dampvalley-lès-Colombe (Haute-Saône)
The route passes by the Madone de Dampvalley, descends to Dampvalley-les-Colombe, then follows the Colombine to the Veuvey spring (karst resurgences) and returns via the plateau.
The dry grasslands of Mailley-et-Chazelot
3.37 mi
+453 ft
-443 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mailley-et-Chazelot (Haute-Saône)
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.
In the middle of the Mailley forests
9.17 mi
+1,033 ft
-1,033 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mailley-et-Chazelot (Haute-Saône)
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.
Conflandey wire-drawing works
5.48 mi
+171 ft
-220 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Conflandey (Haute-Saône)
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.
Walk along the banks of the Saône around Rupt-sur-Saône
6.75 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Rupt-sur-Saône (Haute-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.
From Calmoutier to Colombotte
3.56 mi
+272 ft
-259 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Calmoutier (Haute-Saône)
Wandering along the banks of the Colombine is the very charm of this country path.
Le Val Saint Eloi and its surroundings
4.04 mi
+420 ft
-420 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Le Val-Saint-Éloi (Haute-Saône)
A short, easy walk that can be extended by taking an alternative route.
A double circular loop in the shape of a figure of 8 starting from Purgerot
12.96 mi
+1,211 ft
-1,207 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Purgerot (Haute-Saône)
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.
Around Purgerot via Gesincourt and Aboncourt
7.21 mi
+640 ft
-659 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Purgerot (Haute-Saône)
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.
The mysteries of Pennessières and Courboux
7.60 mi
+548 ft
-568 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Pennesières (Haute-Saône)
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.
Between Authoison and Ruhans
7.97 mi
+945 ft
-919 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Authoison (Haute-Saône)
This is a circular route designed for walking but can also be done by mountain bike or on horseback. A mix of forest tracks, farm tracks and footpaths. This walk, mainly through woodland, follows a very short section of the Way of St James. The forest is very well maintained and the paths are clean.
Sentier des Lutins starting from Équevilley
4.20 mi
+161 ft
-167 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Équevilley (Haute-Saône)
A lovely family walk through a rural, wooded landscape. The path is marked by little elves pointing the way.
Dolines Trail Route
8.53 mi
+650 ft
-646 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dampierre-sur-Linotte (Haute-Saône)
Welcome to Dampierre-sur-Linotte, on the first marked trail route in Haute-Saône. This 14 km route is mainly through woodland and features a few good, leg-busting climbs. Enjoy the walk.
Trails of tales and legends from the Land of the 7 Rivers: the Galérios
2.02 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Dampierre-sur-Linotte (Haute-Saône)
The Galerios: dive into a secret world beneath Dampierre! Did you know that a race of little elves lives beneath our feet, in mysterious tunnels carved out by water? The Galerios, mischievous and brave, brave the floods and set off on adventures to protect their underground kingdom…Take your children along the trail and discover together this fantastical people, their secret hideouts, their treasures and their amazing exploits. A walk full of mystery and adventure that will delight the whole family!
Circular route from the memorial to Cognières
4.79 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cognières (Haute-Saône)
A pleasant circular loop through the forest, suitable for walking, mountain biking or horse riding, with no significant elevation gain.
The route is unmarked; follow the map and description, as the vegetation may vary depending on the season. As this is a forest walk, please wear suitable footwear.
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