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Nestled in the heart of the Franche-Comté region, Fontaine-les-luxeuil in Haute-Saône offers a delightful blend of nature and history for visitors. Start your journey with a visit to the thermal park of Luxeuil-les-Bains, abundant with lush greenery and perfect for a refreshing walk. Hiking enthusiasts will love the numerous scenic trails winding through the surrounding forests and hills, offering...See more

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RANDONNÉE - LA VALLÉE D'HAMANXARD ET RAPAUMONT
13 km

RANDONNÉE - LA VALLÉE D'HAMANXARD ET RAPAUMONT

Access: From Remiremont go to Val-d'Ajol, go to the church. Parking: Park at Place du Sô. Distance: 11 km / Duration: 3 h 30 / Difference in height: 390m / Marking: Green disc. 1) From the church, follow the road to Saint-Bresson (former Gerbe d'Or brewery). Take the forest path and then a tarmac track leading off to the left to an inhabited clearing. Go around the dwellings by a forest track to the top of the mountain (old quarries on the left on the summit used to build the church). Follow the ridge path through the large Scots pines without leaving the forest. 2) At the junction with a tarmac path, head towards the farm on the left (fountain). At the first bend, a path on the left descends through a beech forest. Through a succession of small paths, reach the bottom of the Hamanxard valley (old workers' housing estate, school, farms). 3) The D20 at the bottom of the valley offers a shortcut in case of fatigue or unforeseen circumstances. If you choose to continue, cross the hamlet of Leyval straight ahead (several calvaries). A new ascent begins on a dirt track after a succession of fountains. 4) When you reach the hamlet of Les Granges de Leyval, turn sharply left after the last building. Continue along a grassy path in the direction of the television relay station on the other side (panoramic view of Faymont, Les Feuillées and the Val-d'Ajol). 5) Go down on a small road towards the village of Val-d'Ajol, which you can soon see. 6) Go down through the pastures on a grassy path. After crossing a wetland area often covered with periwinkle, take the path on the right. 7) At the hamlet of La Rochotte (17th century cross and viewpoint), follow the right-hand track which runs down the rest of the hill and leads back to the village by the road.

4 h
10 km
Easy
1 Place de l'église 88340 LE VAL D AJOL
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RANDONNÉE - CIRCUIT DÉCOUVERTE DES CROIX
13 km

RANDONNÉE - CIRCUIT DÉCOUVERTE DES CROIX

Access: From Remiremont, go to Val-d'ajol. Parking: opposite the Peugeot garage, route de Plombières. Distance: 7.5 km / Duration: 2 h 30 / Difference in height: 100m / Signs: green ring. 1) Leave the car park in the direction of the church. Turn right before the bridge and walk along the river to the next bridge. Cross the De Buyer bridge and head towards the Post Office (1719 cross on the right of the Post Office). Go back in the direction of the church. Go back to the small square in rue de Plombières (border marker). Continue to the small square at the foot of the church, opposite the bakery (a 17th century cross). Go up the main street for 200m, passing the war memorial. 2) In the middle of a small square, go towards the Gravel cross (named after a former tabellion general). Continue along the main road to the next crossroads. Follow the Rue du Prieuré d'Hérival which leads to the old station. Walk along the square on the right. At the next crossroads, turn left onto the D20 in the direction of Hamanxard or rue des Mousses. Along the wall of the hotel, a path leads to a place of meditation (imitation of the grotto at Lourdes). 3) Continue along rue des Mousses (D20). On the pavement on the right are three old calvaries (two from the 17th century, one from 1803). Then branch off onto the route de Rapaumont (the Jean Sauvé cross at the crossroads). 4) At the bottom of the hill after a small bridge, a 500m loop leads to the hamlet of La Rochotte (1636 cross and panoramic view of the Val-d'Ajol). Back at the bottom of the hill, walk along the meadow to the hamlet of Bouchâtel. Take the D23 on the right. 5) Stop at Les Chênes (three crosses to visit). After this small hamlet, follow the small road of La Banvoie to the left. 6) At the hamlet called le Pied du Mont (one cross) turn left. 7) At La Banvoie, go back 100m to the right (2 crosses). 8) At the Mésaubé (a cross on the left), go back 30m then head towards the Granges (a cross) and the Cross (a small calvary from 1601). 9) Turn right towards Le Moncel. 10) In the hamlet of Moncel (an old cross at the crossroads), go back 100m to the right (second cross) and return to the starting point by the left-hand street.

3 h
8 km
Very easy
117 17 route de Plombières Départ depuis l'ancien Office de Tourisme 88340 LE VAL D AJOL
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RANDONNÉE - LA TOMBE DE L'AVIATEUR
14 km

RANDONNÉE - LA TOMBE DE L'AVIATEUR

Access: From Remiremont, go to Plombières-les-Bains. Take direction Xertigny/Bellefontaine to get to Ruaux. Parking: Park opposite the campsite in the centre. Distance: 6 km / Duration: 2 h / Difference in height: 270m / Marking: green ring. 1) Leave the village centre of Ruaux along the main street and then, 200m further on, turn left. 2) Near an old calvary, a path on the left leads to the Notre Dame de Consolation chapel (a few graves from the old cemetery). Go down to the stream of Chèvrecul in the undergrowth. 3) Go towards the old mill of the same name, which ceased to operate after the First World War (very dilapidated and therefore access is strictly forbidden). Cross the stream and turn right onto a path which is sometimes overgrown. At the next crossroads, the path on the right leads to an older mill of which only a cellar remains (this is where the millstone in the centre of Ruaux comes from). 4) Follow a large path to the right. The aviator's grave is located 10m below this path. 5) Further on, you will see the ruins of a hamlet that has been deserted for about 50 years (beautiful stonework and a fountain). The route leaves the forest and approaches the farms by a path on the right. It leads to Sybille (former school). 6) 400m after the large farm, turn left, a section shared with the Stanislas Fountain circuit as far as Ruaux. 7) At Herbaux-Fontaine (fountain and chello), take a grassy path on the right of the hamlet. A staircase with rustic steps leads to the foot of the church (old calvaries). Follow the main street upwards to the starting point.

2 h
6.6 km
Very easy
599 Ruaux Face au camping de Ruaux 88370 PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
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RANDONNÉE - LA VALLÉE DE LA SEMOUSE
14 km

RANDONNÉE - LA VALLÉE DE LA SEMOUSE

Access: From Remiremont, go to Plombières-les-Bains. Take direction Xertigny/Bellefontaine to get to Ruaux. Parking: Park opposite the campsite in the centre. Distance: 12 km / Duration: 3 h 30 / Difference in height: 200m / Marking: red ring. 1) Start opposite the camp site in the centre of Ruaux. Go up the main street and turn left at rue de la poste. 2) After the last houses, go down a grassy path surrounded by meadows. 3) Cross the hamlet of Côte Levée on a tarmac road. 4) Leave the road by a dirt track on the right just at the edge of a small beech wood. Go down to a crossroads and continue along Rue du Crime, which is in fact a peaceful forest track covered in humus (ruins with cellars testify to an ancient habitat). 5) At the hamlet of Clairefontaine, go into the forest on the left by a logging track which takes opposite house n°405. A sign indicates a shortcut back to Ruaux by the road. Continue straight on to the modest remains of the Château des Fées (the fairies would never have finished the job). The track can be very muddy in bad weather. Reach the left bank of the Semouse by a path that leads to a ford. A narrow, little-used track leads up this left bank. 6) A round trip to the left offers a view of the hamlet of Semouse with the Château des maîtres de forges and its chapel. Continue up the hill by the old tacot railway replaced by a forest track (a narrow-gauge tacot linked the factories of Plombières and Semouse). After a series of bends, follow a path parallel to the tacot track. Take the D20 for a moment in the direction of Plombières. 7) 400m after the crossroads with the D20 bis, take the first path on the right. Cross a tarmac road, walk another 500m before turning right towards the village of Ruaux.

4 h
12 km
Hard
17 Ruaux Face au camping de Ruaux 88370 PLOMBIERES LES BAINS
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Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins
132 km

Comprehensive Strasbourg rickshaw tour - 1 hr 20 mins

Enjoy this guided rickshaw tour to discover all of Strasbourg! Your driver and tour guide will let you in on the city's secrets! Rickshaws are a unique way to get around and see all the key sites of Strasbourg in just 1 hour and 20 minutes! Your driver will do the pedalling while you enjoy the city's key sites. Once you are comfortably seated on your rickshaw, you will start your tour by discovering the Palais Rohan. This magnificent monument with a classical façade has been classified as a historic monument. In 2009, it opened its doors to the most powerful world leaders on a NATO summit. You will then be taken to the Place Broglie to marvel at Strasbourg's stunning opera house. You will be captivated by its neoclassical façade, which has been classified as a historic monument! Your visit will continue with the Place de la République, where you will admire the relics of German architecture. This stunning square is home to the German imperial district's most iconic monuments. You will then enter into the heart of the German neighbourhood to discover its Haussmann-style avenues, the European sites and the Orangerie district. You will also get a glimpse at the headquarters of the French-German cultural TV channel: Arte.   Your tour will end by a ride through the "Petite-France" neighbourhood, at the heart of the old town. Marvel at typical half-timbering houses built right above the water. You will enjoy an exceptional scenic view on the terrace of the Barrage de Vauban. Let this quaint neighbourhood - which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site - captivate you! Pick this tour and visit all the key places of Strasbourg in an unusual and pleasant way!

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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! 🌳🥾