Two young people canoe on the wild Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneTwo young people canoe on the wild Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Canoeing on the Saône|Both Better

Wild escape on the Petite Saône

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The Petite Saône offers you an unusual experience: discovering the river from the comfort of a canoe. A total of 6 routes are available on a wild and unspoilt stretch of the river, offering an idyllic setting for a water-based getaway with a change of scenery.

You can paddle in complete tranquillity through natural landscapes. Winding meanders lined with lush vegetation, privileged observatories of the rich local fauna… A total immersion in this green setting awaits you!

Logo for the Vesoul-Val de Saône destination in Haute-Saône - Four-colour versionLogo for the Vesoul-Val de Saône destination in Haute-Saône - Four-colour version
©Vesoul-Val de Saône logo

In the heart of nature Setting off on an adventure

Canoeing can be booked from April to October. You can choose the package that suits you best: 2 hours, half a day, a full day, a weekend or even more for the more adventurous!

The routes on offer range from 6 to 24 km: whether you’re a beginner or an experienced canoeist, with family or friends, the Petite Saône canoeing experience can be tailored to suit you. As a family, opt for the 6.5km route from Bourbévelle to Corre, which is easy and pleasant because of its gentle currents.

A swan walks on the Saône, in the background kayakers paddle down the river - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA swan walks on the Saône, in the background kayakers paddle down the river - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Canoeing on the Saône|S.Dromard
    A couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
    ©Canoeing on the Saône|Both Better

      Jussey Tourisme will take care of the logistics, providing you with canoes, safety equipment and all the advice you need. All you have to do is let yourself be carried along by the current for a pleasant moment of relaxation and (re)connection with nature.

      So don’t hesitate, come and discover the Saône as you’ve never seen it before! It’s a bucolic, sporting adventure with a change of scenery to share with your tribe and make unforgettable memories.

      Practical info

      Accessible in summer on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
      Bookings required on 03 84 92 21 42 or 07 89 29 21 74.

      A couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
      ©Canoeing on the Saône|Both Better
      A family canoeing down the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA family canoeing down the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
      ©Canoeing on the Saône|S.Dromard
      Canoe Sur La Saone 51 A couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA couple canoeing on the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
      ©Canoeing on the Saône|Both Better
      A family canoeing down the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA family canoeing down the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
      ©Canoeing on the Saône|S.Dromard

        Experiences In Haute-Saône

        A cyclist stops at Scey-sur-Saône, on the Voie Bleue (V50), on the banks of the Saône - Vesoul - Val de SaôneA cyclist stops at Scey-sur-Saône, on the Voie Bleue (V50), on the banks of the Saône - Vesoul - Val de Saône
        ©The Blue Way|Maxime Naegely
        Cycle loops
        Aerial view of the l'Audacieux river boat on the Saône at GrayAerial view of the l'Audacieux river boat on the Saône at Gray
        ©Bateau l'Audacieux|Vedettes du Val de Saône
        Cruises
        Children canoeing on the Ognon. They are making a descent - Vallée de l'OgnonChildren canoeing on the Ognon. They are making a descent - Vallée de l'Ognon
        ©Canoeing on the Ognon|Woka - Loisirs
        Canoeing down the Ognon, along the river
        Hiking signs at Ballon d'Alsace - GR 59 - Vosges du SudHiking signs at Ballon d'Alsace - GR 59 - Vosges du Sud
        ©GR 59|Infra - Massif des Vosges
        The GR59
        A pilgrim takes a break with his walking bag at his feet, showing the shell, the symbol of Compostela.A pilgrim takes a break with his walking bag at his feet, showing the shell, the symbol of Compostela.
        ©Compostelle|Alain Doire - BFC Tourisme
        Santiago de Compostela
        A cabin on stilts sits enthroned in the middle of a pond at Ecromagny - Plateau des 1000 Etangs, Vosges du SudA cabin on stilts sits enthroned in the middle of a pond at Ecromagny - Plateau des 1000 Etangs, Vosges du Sud
        ©Pond at Ecromagny| Jean-Guy Simonet
        The 1000 ponds
        View of the Grand Rosbeck pond - Plateau des 1000 étangs - Vosges du SudView of the Grand Rosbeck pond - Plateau des 1000 étangs - Vosges du Sud
        ©Grand Rosbeck|Charlotte Mosca
        Mille pas aux 1000 Etangs
        In autumn, a woman canoes down the River Ognon with a cow watching in the background - Ognon ValleyIn autumn, a woman canoes down the River Ognon with a cow watching in the background - Ognon Valley
        ©Canoeing on the Ognon|Refuse To Hibernate
        Canoeing: a multi-day adventure
        An angler fishes with lures in a pond - Vosges du SudAn angler fishes with lures in a pond - Vosges du Sud
        ©Fishing|Etienne Kopp
        Fishing in Haute-Saône
        A woman pilots a boat without a licence on the Saône, admiring the surrounding landscape, in the middle of unspoilt nature - Vesoul-Val de SaôneA woman pilots a boat without a licence on the Saône, admiring the surrounding landscape, in the middle of unspoilt nature - Vesoul-Val de Saône
        ©Sailing on the Saône|French Wanderers
        My cruise in complete autonomy
        A cyclist climbs the hairpin bends of La Planche des Belles Filles, a legendary stage in the Tour de France - Vosges du Sud, Haute-SaôneA cyclist climbs the hairpin bends of La Planche des Belles Filles, a legendary stage in the Tour de France - Vosges du Sud, Haute-Saône
        ©Ascent of La Planche des Belles Filles|Alain Doire - BFC Tourisme
        Like a Tour de France climber
        A group of mountain bikers explore the Monts de Gy in the middle of a field of flowers, on the edge of the forest - Vallée de l'OgnonA group of mountain bikers explore the Monts de Gy in the middle of a field of flowers, on the edge of the forest - Vallée de l'Ognon
        ©Mountain biking in the Monts de Gy|Pierre Pauquay
        Les Monts De Gy, all in the saddle