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Villafans walks
Between Salt and Coal
Visorando Member
8.74 mi
+856 ft
-843 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villafans (Haute-Saône)
A challenging hike in the footsteps of the industrial past of the Gouhenans region (mine shafts, saltworks).
Walk starting from Saint-Sulpice
3.66 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Sulpice (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
This walk, which presents no particular difficulty, is suitable for families. It offers the chance to explore the valleys of Haute-Saône and catch a glimpse of the Vosges.
Castle and dolmen around Oricourt
4.44 mi
+420 ft
-404 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Oricourt (Haute-Saône)
A short walk between several small villages, allowing you to discover a beautiful fortified castle and a unique dolmen.
Mont Gédry
1.39 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
0h 55
Easy
Departure from Arpenans (Haute-Saône)
Set off to discover the legend of the Virgin of Mont Gédry and the statue of Notre-Dame. According to legend, the summit of the hill was crowned by a beautiful, gentle clearing of wild grasses. There stood a mysterious pink sandstone rock: La Tounôle. The hill offers a magnificent view of the first foothills of the Vosges Mountains.
On the iron and mirabelle plum route
10.16 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,444 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mélecey (Haute-Saône)
Hike through the mirabelle plum orchards and follow in the footsteps of iron mining.
La Motte de Grammont to Bournois
2.44 mi
+384 ft
-387 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Bournois (Doubs)
A short family walk starting from Bournois towards La Motte de Grammont, with a lovely view over the valleys of Haute-Saône. No major difficulties, apart from the numerous fallen trees blocking the path at this time of year (February 2025). Let’s hope the local council takes the necessary steps soon to clear this rather pleasant path.
The Reigne trail with return via the Voie Verte
Tourist office
3.14 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Magny-Vernois (Haute-Saône)
The name of the village comes from “Magny”, meaning a rural house, and “Vernois”, a place planted with alders. Originally, Le Magny-Vernois was just a farm belonging to Lure Abbey!
Since then, the fitness trail, the Sentier de la Reigne (5 km), takes you past the mill and into the woodland to admire the river. On this shaded path, the water’s magnificent colour, the tranquillity, and the lush flora and fauna offer a wonderful change of scenery.
To return to Magny-Vernois, the path follows part of the Voie Verte.
Two fitness trails along the banks of the Reigne in Magny-Vernois
4.81 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Magny-Vernois (Haute-Saône)
Circular walk between Magny-Vernois and Vy-lès-Lure, passing through two fitness trails on the banks of the Reigne.
Saint-Sulpice circular starting from Lure
23.56 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Lure (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
If you are looking for a ride for you and your family as the warm weather approaches, here is a circular route where the first part is shaded by the trees lining the greenway and the second part is on the roads of our small villages, with a few rather steep climbs on the way back, guaranteed to make you sweat.
Mysteries and witchcraft in Noroy-le-Bourg
5.09 mi
+410 ft
-433 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Noroy-le-Bourg (Haute-Saône)
If, like me, you enjoy recharging your batteries in peaceful spots whilst discovering various mysterious places, this route is perfect for you.
Champfleurey educational trail in Noroy-le-Bourg
1.91 mi
+295 ft
-276 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Noroy-le-Bourg (Haute-Saône)
As part of its nature education programme, the Haute-Saône Hunting Federation has created an educational trail about wildlife and its habitats. In the heart of nature, you will find fun, interactive information points and display boards presenting the animals that live in the areas you pass through. The trail also passes through a remarkable area classified as a Natura 2000 site, notably for its dry grassland habitat and its discreet orchids.
Sentier du Perroquet Bleu (Blue Parrot Trail) in Chassey-lès-Montbozon
2.09 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Chassey-lès-Montbozon (Haute-Saône)
The Blue Parrot: a magical adventure for the whole family! One summer morning, a parrot with flamboyant feathers arrives in Chassey-les-Montbozon... It steals cherries and tomatoes, makes children laugh and amazes adults with its intelligence and astonishing voice! Follow the trail, set off to meet him and let yourself be transported into a story full of surprises, mysteries... and magic. Trail of tales and legends of the Land of Seven Rivers
Circular walk south of Rougemont via the Croix de Rognon
12.79 mi
+1,345 ft
-1,339 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Rougemont (Doubs) (Doubs)
A lovely circular route through woods and meadows with beautiful views all along the trails. Several picnic areas. In spring, a profusion of flowers (over 20 species) bloom to delight the eye.
The Montaucivey Chapel in Rougemont
3.49 mi
+410 ft
-410 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Rougemont (Doubs) (Doubs)
Hike in the commune of Rougemont, a small town of character.
The 1000-step walk in Saint-Germain
3.22 mi
+98 ft
-75 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
Travel at nature's pace through the ponds, forest and peat bog of La Grande Pile, a true natural gem of the Southern Vosges. Along the route, there are eight information stations to discover so you don't miss any of the wonders of the La Grande Pile Regional Nature Reserve.
In the footsteps of Saint-Desle
7.64 mi
+138 ft
-115 ft
3h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Germain (Haute-Saône) (Haute-Saône)
A beautiful walk in the forest with a bog, numerous ponds and the Saint-Desle fountain. Very pleasant in summer.Please note that during the week, part of the route may be closed for military reasons (proximity to a firing range). Check with the town hall on 03 63 75 80 63. In this case, it is possible to go from point (4) to point (9) by following the tarmac road. (Route reduced by 4 km).
Circular walk starting from Médière
7.78 mi
+256 ft
-253 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Médière (Doubs)
A walk through the woods and along the River Doubs, taking in four small villages around Médière.
Please note: three-quarters of the route is not shaded.
Romain la Roche
14.53 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,503 ft
8h 00
Moderate
Departure from Romain (Doubs)
A route allowing you to discover several well-known and lesser-known sights in the region: Trou du Seri, Château and Lavoir de Gondenans les Moulins, Village of Nans, Châteaux de Bournel, La Gloriette, the cliff and château of Nans, the Grotte de la Pucelle and the Roche de Romain.
On the Romain-la-Roche plateau
14.78 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,444 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Romain (Doubs)
A day-long walk offering the chance to see various types of karst sinkholes, visit Montby Castle and walk through fields of daffodils if the walk takes place in early March.
From the Neanderthals to the 21st century
9.40 mi
+974 ft
-974 ft
5h 10
Difficult
Departure from Romain (Doubs)
A walk that takes you on a journey through time, from the caves and wild landscapes of the Neanderthal era to the wind turbines of modern man. Some sections of the route are off-trail and difficult when vegetation is at its thickest (access to the Grotte de la Pucelle, in particular, from the corner of Cut IX). Avoid wearing shorts!
Route of discovery of the centre of Ronchamp
2.19 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Ronchamp (Haute-Saône)
Most people come to Ronchamp to see the Notre-Dame-du-Haut Chapel. However, there are a few other places of interest to discover in the village centre and surrounding area, such as the Ronchamp spinning mill, the Mining Museum, the Sainte-Marie Well and Ronchamp Church. This is a completely urban circular route designed to showcase Ronchamp's heritage. It is of course possible to combine this visit with another hike.
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