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Discover Valay, Haute-Saône, Franche-Comté and its charms

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Nestled in the heart of Haute-Saône in Franche-Comté, the charming town of Valay serves as an ideal starting point for those keen on cultural and natural discoveries. Kick off your exploration with the ruins of the ancient Bucey-lès-Gy castle, providing a captivating glimpse into the region's medieval past. Hiking enthusiasts will find plenty of trails to explore, particularly those running along ...See more

Walking around Valay

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Pontarlier
73 km

Pontarlier

Roaming along the roads of the historical centre, this city tour will take you on a discovery of Pontarlier’s emblematic locations: architectural, historical and symbolic city buildings, the banks of the Doubs and a viewpoint over the city. From the Tourist Office (), descend rue de la Gare to rue de la République.Head to Place d’Arçon, on your left. From here, you can see the Saint-Pierre gate at the end of the road.From the square, take rue de la Halle near the theatre. At the end of the road, head to the old barracks via place des Bernardines and place Cretin, on your right. Go to the bridge across the Doubs by heading through place Jules Pagnier and rue de Morteau.From here, make a round trop (1.2 km) to the Armand Guy distillery via rue des Lavaux.On returning to rue de Morteau, enter the park on the edge of the Doubs and follow the embankments on a little adapted path; this will take you to the other side of the park. Join up with rue de la République by leaving the park through rue Julez Mathez, where you will find the Jeanne d’Arc high school.   On arriving at rue de la République, head left until you reach another bridge over the Doubs. From here, make a round trip to the Hospital to observe its facade and the two chapels that can be seen from the road.On returning to rue de la République, after crossing the bridge once more, head down rue Montrieux and take rue Gambetta on your right to reach place Saint-Bénigne and the church. From the square, head to the train station vie rue Tissot. From here, you can head directly to the Tourist Office via rue de la Gare. You can also make a round trip of under 2 km to the Chapelle de l’Espérance, with a stunning viewpoint over the whole city. It can be accessed by heading down rocade George Pompidou until you come to rue du Stand, then head under the railway and take rue de la Chapelle (yellow waymarking) directly to the viewpoint.

2 h
5.1 km
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Trip around Remoray lake
78 km

Trip around Remoray lake

A quick peddle around the National Natural Reserve of the Remoray lake and the Saint Point lake, a circuit with diverse relief and marked by a belvedere that opens onto both lakes in the green valley of the High Doubs. From the centre of REMORAY, ) take the “route des Grandes Plaines” to your right (red MTB waymarking no. 12), which gradually ascends to a forest massif towards La Côte. Take a small muddy trail to the left, and join up with a forest path, continuing again to the left for around 900 m. In the wide bend to the right, turn left (MTB crossing) and exit onto a pasture. Follow the path to your left and then the white path that leads to Sur la Côte. Head up the earthy path to the right, through the pastures, towards la Grande Combe. Branch off to the left on a white path that heads into the forest and, after around 600 metres, turn right onto a grassy trail. From here, follow a succession of small muddy, grassy or stony trails that soon meet up with a forest road. Head down the road to your left, head past the Les Trois Portes chalet and branch off to the right to follow a path along the forest for around 1 km.Branch off to the left again and follow the forest path that meets up with a forest road after 450 m. Follow this road to the left for 150 m and take the path to the right.Joining up with a wide forest path just before descending to the village of Boujeons, do not miss the trail that turns left straight away (MTB path) and crosses through the pastures until coming to the village of Boujeons. Take the main village road by turning left, then turn right down towards the village sawmill. Cross a small bridge and leave the village, taking the tarmac road that ascends to your left and turns into a white path through the pastures until you reach La Plaine à Chaillet. Cross the pasture by turning left, then take the forest trail that opens onto a white path. Shortly after, turn left (MTB path) and cross the pastures using a small grassy trail until you come to Les Brétilles, just above Le Brey. Take the road to the left, without heading all the way down to the main road, and then follow a stony path that ascends into the forest through a clearing. Branch off to the right on a forest track that heads up to the BELVEDERE OF THE TWO LAKES (BELVEDERE DES DEUX LACS). Head down a small muddy trail to a road, then turn right to reach theRF Marcel Goux Parking lot. Head left to the Buclet intersection on the road towards Remoray. Follow the road to your left for 100 m and take the parallel forest path that once again comes out onto this road. Head up to REMORAY after crossing the bridge over the Drésine, a small river that feeds the Remoray lake.

4 h
18 km
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Between Lemme and Saine
80 km

Between Lemme and Saine

A succession of ascents and descents, paths, trails and little roads to reach the Morillon cliffs, the Langouette gorges and the belvedere of Les Prés Grillet. From CHAUX-DES-CROTENAY, head down the tarmac road (red MTB waymarking no. 69) towards Le Gros Tilleul. Turn right to reach La Fontaine Neuve and La Chaux Church. Branch off to the left on the tarmac road towards La Loye. Take the stony path that enters the forest to your right, towards La Côte Coulon and the Morillon cliffs in LE CERNOIS.Continue on the stony path that soon turns to tarmac and that runs along the cliffs and heads up to Le Rachet. Take the tarmac road to your right through the open combe of Entre-deux-Monts to reach the hamlet of Les Merets. Turn onto the road to your right and quickly turn left to take the stony path down towards the forest and up to the Étang des Drillettes (Drillettes lake). Continue on the muddy path that heads right up to Les Drillettes, and then take the long forest road along the Quenot rivulet to the road in Sous Grateloup. Carefully cross the départemental road and take the road opposite you that will lead you to the LAVOIR (washhouse) - LES PLANCHES-EN-MONTAGNE via La Fontenette and Le Girod. Continue on the main village road towards Bas du Village. Head down the road to your left and cross a bridge over the La Langouette gorges. Continue on the road, past LE MARTINET and reach Montliboz. Branch off to the right on a stony path that then heads up into the forest, towards Derrière la Montagne Ronde (“behind the round mountain”). Take the muddy path that follows along the right of the D 16 until you reach Chez Tatet, and then take the tarmac road down to La Feuillée au Loup. Turn left onto a small forest path towards La Voie Sacrée. Follow the white path to your right for 200 metres, and then turn left into an area with railings and a building. Follow a long and narrow trail through the forest. Exit onto a tarmac road, turn left and follow the trail to LES PRÉS GRILLETS. After the short out-and-back to the belvedere of Les Prés Grillets, continue on the tarmac road towards La Grande Cheminée. Descend to your left on the stony forest path and take the winding trail to your right to reach Les Messageries. Turn left on the tarmac road and reach the hamlet of Cornu. Continue left onto the road to the hamlet and then turn right just before the last farm. Head up the stony path through the pastures to reach Les Champs Montants. Turn right and return to your point of departure in CHAUX-DES-CROTENAY via a little stony path.

5 h
26 km
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What to do in Valay

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Camping*** Domaine de Mépillat
104 km

Camping*** Domaine de Mépillat

Valérie and Valentin welcome you to Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, in a natural, peaceful setting planted with trees. This estate, on the edge of a lake, offers comfortable, unusual and unusual accommodation for a different kind of vacation! At the crossroads between Bresse, Burgundy, Mâconnais, Dombes, Bugey and Lyon and ideally located 5 minutes from exit 10 of the A39 (le jura) and very close to the A6, you will stay in Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux, in a shady and relaxing domain. Whether you are in family, couple or between friends, for a short or long stay, you will be seduced by the charm of our wooded domain. You will be able to recharge your batteries or go fishing on the banks of the pond which borders the campsite, while combining idleness, cultural and gastronomic discoveries of our beautiful region. Heated swimming pool, inflatable structure, games for children, homeball field, petanque field, fitness area for adults, ping-pong tables and our snack bar area will allow you to enjoy moments of pleasure or rest. In order to stay peacefully with us, you will have the choice between large, perfectly delimited and shaded pitches, canvas bungalows, comfortable mobile homes, wooden Pods, original wooden chalets in the form of teepees with all the comforts of home, or real Mongolian yurts of various sizes. During your stay, you will be able to quickly discover the great cultural sites around such as the Monastery of Brou, the Abbey of Cluny, the cities of Bourg en Bresse, Louhans and its unavoidable cattle market, the first mountain walks of the Jura and all the culinary and wine wealth of the region. Whether it is on the spot or in the surroundings, you will always find something to do or to see. Come and discover all the cultural and gastronomic treasures of our region! Valérie and Valentin, are looking forward to welcoming you and to do everything possible to make your vacations unforgettable!

70 chemin de la grange maigre Petit Mépillat 01560 Saint-Nizier-le-Bouchoux
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Kamaklé
112 km

Kamaklé

Our farm is open to share our passion for breeding: Charolais cows, wagyus (the best meat in the world) but also Selle Français sport horses. We are attached to the respect of the animals, the environment, the transparency. Wagyu, the legendary Japanese beef. "Waygyu" means "Japanese beef". This breed is at the origin of several production areas of exceptional meat (Kobe beef, Hida beef, Ishigaki beef...) spread over the Japanese archipelago. It is from the end of the XIXth century, after more than hundred years of prohibition, that the Japanese population began to consume the meat of oxen until then used for the agricultural work. The selection of this breed was based on the marbling of the meat but also on the docility of the animal. The respect of the animal and its environment are part of the Japanese Buddhist culture. One of the best beef in the world! The marbling (intramuscular fat) gives the meat its taste: its importance is a characteristic of the rustic breeds which is lost with the selection to increase the muscle mass. It explains the unequalled flavor of Wagyu beef and its exceptional smoothness. Moreover, this meat is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, including Omega 3. These are essential fatty acids that are beneficial to health and help prevent certain diseases. Wagyu cattle are particularly well cared for by avoiding any stress. They are fattened throughout their development to reach maturity at 3 years. The Charolais, an excellent traditional meat ! We also raise a herd of Charolais cattle, carefully selected for the production of quality meat. We reserve for direct sale, young cows of 4-6 years old which have had from one to three calves: this is what gives the most tasty and tender meat. They are fattened with the same quality feed as the Wagyu cattle and the duration of fattening (from 4 to 12 months) makes it possible to obtain a very marbled meat for the breed and thus very tasty. A breeding in the Ain. Our methods are based on the renowned tradition of Bresse breeding and combine all the best in terms of genetics, food, habitat and breeding methods in respect of the animal (and the employees). The farm provides the cows' food: natural meadows, artificial meadows (Swiss Mix), and cereals make up the base. The cows and their calves are raised in freedom in the meadows during the good season (March to November). We integrate in our breeding approach, the respect of the environment: implantation of hedges, manure treated by methanization and use of the energy thus supplied to dry the fodder in barn. We optimize the plant production by alternating the grazing by cattle and horses (thus reducing the parasite pressure). Finally, to remain in the Japanese culture, we take particular care to maintain the docility of the animals by a respectful and attentive domestication.

3821 route de Lescheroux 01340 Foissiat
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First flights in paragliding
114 km

First flights in paragliding

In the heart of Revermont, 20 minutes from Bourg en Bresse. Treat yourself or others... by offering an unforgettable gift. First flight in paragliding Paragliding flight from Revermont, in the south of the Jura mountains, 20 minutes from Bourg-en-Bresse. A flight to please yourself or others .... offer an unforgettable gift, a moment of freedom facing the Bresse plain, the Jura mountains and the Alps... Baptism Piou Piou Cost 35 euros For children under 25 kg This baptism requires calm conditions... so it is usually done in the morning or at the end of the day. A few minutes of softness for a slow slide, along the grassy slopes of Mount Myon. Junior Baptism : Cost 50 euros For teenagers and pre-teens from 25 kg. Maximum age 16 years At the heart of the event, ... between 10 and 15 minutes to discover the subtleties of our activity. Exploitation of the ascents, gliding and acceleration, will punctuate the highlights of this baptism. Situated in the front row, discover a 360° panoramic view of our region. Baptism "Grand Vol" : Cost 75 €. For all persons from 30 to 85 kg ... At the heart of the event... between fifteen and twenty five minutes to discover the subtleties of our activity. Exploitation of the ascents, gliding and acceleration, will punctuate the highlights of this experience. Situated in the front row, discover a 360° panoramic view of our region. All our flights are available 7 days a week from March 1st to September 30th. (subject to availability and weather conditions) Flights made in tandem with a state certified instructor

01370 Val-Revermont
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Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"
114 km

Interactive exhibition of the "Maison de l'eau et de la nature"

Home of water and nature: A place to enjoy yourself whilst learning about nature The lands of Pays de Bage and Pont-de-Vaux have many hidden natural environments, known as Espaces Naturels Sensibles. The Interactive Exhibition takes you on a fun journey through these natural sites, using innovative interactive tools, touch screens, interactive games and 3D film: catch fish in our rivers through an interactive floor, hear and see the birds of the Saone valley flood plain, investigate the mysteries of the Boz peat bogs, enjoy protecting the sand dunes at les Charmes, test your knowledge of the water cycle. Free till age 16. Adult: 3€. Allow 1hr-1hr30min. Open April-June and Sept/Oct Wednesday and Saturday 14-18hrs Local school holidays, winter, spring, autumn - Tuesday to Sat 14-18hrs Local school holidays summer (July-Aug) - Tues-Sun 14-18hrs Interactive Games “A la decouverte des geants!” (Find the Giants!) Puzzles to be solved, using the natural world and trees round the pleasure port of Pont-de-Vaux, with the help of a Visio guide, led by fisherman Monsieur Pic le Martin and an attractive game handbook with information on the trees. Share this with friends or family! Visio guide- 5€ for 4 people. Allow 1hr30-2hrs. Available when building is open. “Explor’games” Smartphone App. Play alone, or with friends and family, using one or several smartphones. Just load the free app on the smartphone. Find 8 places from photographs and clues. Free - Smartphones available on loan. Allow 30-45 mins. During opening hours. “Au fil de l’eau” Discovery tour on foot or bicycle, on a route chosen to display the riches of the countryside. Choose between 5.5 or 9 km. Accessible to all. The Visio guide starts up automatically at places of interest to enhance your journey by video, sound commentaries, pictures, photographs and games. Visio guide 5€ for 4 people. Allow 2-3hrs. During opening hours.

place de Dornhan 01190 Pont-de-Vaux
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What to visit in Valay

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Where to eat in Valay

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾