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Velesmes-Essarts walks
The Bois des Saussottes, the fountain as seen from Velesmes-Essarts
Visorando Member
3.36 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Velesmes-Essarts (Doubs)
An easy walk apart from a short climb halfway along the route. Very gentle descent. Very easy to follow. A forest walk offering shade if it’s hot (except in the village). Surely very pleasant too when the autumn colours are at their best. Option to extend the walk to the point (3), on the Routelle side.
Around Dannemarie-sur-Crète
5.75 mi
+354 ft
-344 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Dannemarie-sur-Crète (Doubs)
Hike in the forest around Dannemarie-sur-Crète
Circular route from Routelle to Velesmes via the Bois des Saussottes
3.57 mi
+174 ft
-167 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Routelle (Doubs)
This short, easy family walk will take you through the woods from the Vaugrenans valley to Velesmes, before returning via the outskirts of Benusse and its mill.
Circular loop around Dannemarie-sur-Crète
5.64 mi
+348 ft
-371 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Dannemarie-sur-Crète (Doubs)
A lovely, easy walk around Dannemarie-sur-Crète. Beautiful views of the foothills of the Jura and the outskirts of Besançon. You’ll alternate between dirt tracks, forest paths and grassy trails.
The second part of the circular walk takes you through more rural landscapes, where you’ll discover an area created by schoolchildren (well worth a visit) and a disused wash house. You can therefore choose to do all or part of this walk, as you wish.
Around Torpes via the lodge and the Rans d’Archaux
4.14 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Torpes (Doubs)
Around Torpes via the lodge woods and the Rans d’Archaux, returning via the tarmac road.
Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise
2.82 mi
+492 ft
-518 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
Visit the Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel in Thoraise. Superb view of the Doubs and Montferrand Castle.
The old Thoraise, the Notre-Dame du Mont viewpoint and the Canal Monsieur
3.93 mi
+600 ft
-604 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
Discover Thoraise, its narrow streets and ancient postern gates, its castle and the banks of the Doubs. Then climb up to the Notre-Dame du Mont viewpoint overlooking the valley and the keep of the feudal castle of Montferrand, ending finally at the Thoraise breakthrough and the Monsieur canal.
Thoraise Plain Circular Route
5.38 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
A circular walk in the Thoraise plain, with no difficulty whatsoever. The first circular route takes you along the Doubs and past the military camp, then through the Monsieur Canal tunnel.
The second loop takes you upstream along the cycle route, followed by a visit to the picturesque site of La Pierre de Vorges, with a return route through the woods. You can also see the Convent of Bethany on the opposite bank and the site of the canal tunnel. There is also a fine view of the ruins of Montferrand Castle.
Around the Château de Montferrand-le-Château
4.42 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Montferrand-le-Château (Doubs)
Visit the ruins of Montferrand le Château castle.
La Percée de Thoraise
3.39 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
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 Moulin Caillet Stream and Notre-Dame du Mont
3.90 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thoraise (Doubs)
Discover a secluded valley through which the Ruisseau du Moulin Caillet winds, before a steep climb towards the ridges overlooking the Doubs valley. The route alternates between forest tracks, wild paths and sections through sharp limestone pavements, offering magnificent panoramic views of Montferrand Castle and the Notre-Dame-du-Mont Chapel. A short detour also offers the chance to see a mysterious ancient underground passage carved beneath the cliff face. A varied and charming circular walk, suitable only for walkers with a sure footing for the sections along the cliff edge.
Gentle circular in Chemaudin and Vaux
3.36 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Chemaudin (Doubs)
As its name suggests, this is a short, very easy walk starting from the church in Chemaudin and Vaux. It follows small paths in open countryside and woods. It passes by the Pote farm, which breeds Salers cattle and keeps horses.
The keep of Monferrand and the Bois Rapin
5.24 mi
+866 ft
-863 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Montferrand-le-Château (Doubs)
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, all while travelling along a beautiful ridge line.
The Feudal Castle of Montferrand
6.62 mi
+640 ft
-640 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Montferrand-le-Château (Doubs)
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.
Circular walk from Boussières to the Chouzelot monument via the Bois de la Taille
6.56 mi
+866 ft
-886 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
This short walk will take you through woods and meadows to the Chouzelot (or Mont Gardot) monument. After crossing the ridge, you’ll walk through a beautiful forest to return to your car park, passing vineyards and orchards along the way.
Circular walk around Boussières via the Pierre de Vorges and the Caillet mill
4.22 mi
+636 ft
-659 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
A short walk but featuring a fairly steep descent; take care if the ground is wet, as the pebbles strewn across the path can be slippery and may roll under your feet.After taking in the view over the Doubs valley from the chapel, you’ll follow part of the strategic path; then, after the long, steep descent, the climb back up to the Caillet mill follows the stream, amidst fields of wild garlic in spring.Rated as moderate due to the steep descent.
Along the Doubs beneath the castles, starting from Boussières
6.54 mi
+302 ft
-305 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
A lovely, easy little walk that takes you to the Couvent de Béthanie and along the right bank of the Doubs on the towpath. Along the way, you’ll pass beneath the castles of Thoraise, Torpes and Boussières.
Take the time to watch the birds on the Doubs. With a bit of luck, you may also spot coypu, beavers (and their gnaw marks on the trees) or chamois towards the end of the route.
Circular Boussières via Blâme and the Bois de la Taille
6.28 mi
+919 ft
-915 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
A lovely little walk around Boussières, through open countryside and woodland, and following a stream for a short while before fording it. A short, steep climb will take you to the top of the hill, then a long descent will bring you closer to the village, which you’ll reach via the fitness trail to arrive at the beautiful church and its porch, listed as Historic Monuments.
Circular route from Boussières to Routelle
12.25 mi
+374 ft
-390 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
This walk, designed for road runners or joggers, follows only tarmac paths and a few country lanes. Through the woods, it will take you to La Piroulette, a hamlet of Torpes, then you’ll pass through Routelle, with a view of the spring in the centre of the village. You’ll then follow the cycle route for several kilometres along the canal before returning to Boussières via the plain.
Circular walk from Boussières to the Signal d’Abbans-Dessus and back via La Chandole
8.01 mi
+850 ft
-863 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
A lovely, easy family walk offering magnificent views over the Doubs valley as far as the Serre massif, as well as over the Loue valley, from the lower plateaus to Mont Poupet. Part of the return journey follows a small stream and the Boussières plain.
The Pierre de Vorges and Ruisseau de la Chandole circular loop
8.81 mi
+1,286 ft
-1,293 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
From Boussières, you can reach the Pierre de Vorges via a forest path. Make your way to the Moulin Caillet by following this stream and crossing fields of wild garlic. In the middle of the pastures, head up the Essart du Loup and enjoy the view. Follow the Roman road and pass the Montgardot monument to reach the Chemin de la Grand-Fin d’Abbans-Dessus; then, heading down through the woods, you’ll reach the Ruisseau de la Chandole. Follow the stream and fords across it to return to Boussières via the plain.
From Boussières to Busy via the Pierre de Vorges
10.68 mi
+1,220 ft
-1,224 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
This lovely walk will take you to Busy along pretty, undulating woodland paths to Vorges, after which the gradient reverses on the way to Busy. From there, the road surface changes. A very steep tarmac road will take you to the D083, where you’ll take a ridge path, then the Roman road and dirt tracks for the return journey. This route offers beautiful panoramic views of several spots in the Doubs Valley.
Circular walk around Boussières via the Caillet Mill and Notre Dame du Mont
5.61 mi
+604 ft
-591 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
A short family walk combining a tarmac road at the start, followed by long stretches through woodland before climbing up to the chapel to enjoy a magnificent view over the Doubs valley and Besançon.
The Goulot Farm circular walk
14.03 mi
+1,240 ft
-1,240 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
This long hike will take you to the Goulot farm, offering superb panoramic views over the lower Doubs valley and the Chaux and Serre forests. There are also views of the first and second Doubs plateaus. The varied trail surfaces, short climbs and long descents will ensure a wide variety of experiences throughout the route.
Boussières: Notre-Dame du Mont
9.73 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,138 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Boussières (Doubs)
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.
Circular route from the Saint-Vit ponds to the Moulin du Pré
4.03 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Vit (Doubs)
A short, easy family circular route, following paths amongst the ponds of the former sand pits. You’ll reach the Moulin du Pré, a riverside rest stop and the base of the local rowing club, before returning via the cycle route along the river.
Around Mazerolles-le-Salin
5.84 mi
+456 ft
-469 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Mazerolles-le-Salin (Doubs)
A short, easy walk, mostly on unmarked paths, so very little used. You can see the archaeological site of the feudal mound of Placey.
L'Essart du Loup
6.76 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vorges-les-Pins (Doubs)
A forest and countryside walk, accompanied by the Montferrand keep and the Bisontin mountains, down the beautifully named Chemin de l'Essart du Loup, an old cart track, to discover the Monument de Vorges in memory of the long-forgotten poor biffins of 70, a gypsum factory and the small valley of Moulin Caillet lost between two mountains.
A trail along the ridges and banks of the river Doubs between Vorges-les-Pins and Busy
6.36 mi
+794 ft
-794 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Vorges-les-Pins (Doubs)
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.