A couple on mountain bikes take a break beside a pond, with its autumn colours, on the Plateau des 1000 Etangs - Vosges du SudA couple on mountain bikes take a break beside a pond, with its autumn colours, on the Plateau des 1000 Etangs - Vosges du Sud
©Mountain biking at Les 1000 Etangs|Nicolas Gascard BFC Tourisme

Explore the Haute-Saône on mountain bikes An exceptional playing field

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Haute-Saône is a favourite region for mountain bikers. From deep forests to flower-filled valleys, from plains to plateaux, each route promises a complete change of scenery.

Mountain biking is the ideal way to discover the area, and we’re going to take you on a tour of some of them. Get ready for some thrills!

Two mountain bike bases to explore nature

The FFCT (Fédération française de cyclotourisme) has approved a number of mountain bike bases, two of which are starting points for exploring 100% natural areas: the 1000 Etangs and the Monts de Gy.

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
A mountain biker surveys the forests of the 1000 Etangs - Vosges du SudA mountain biker surveys the forests of the 1000 Etangs - Vosges du Sud
©Mountain biking in the 1000 Etangs|Etienne Kopp
The 1000 ponds, a mountain biker’s paradise

Even more routes

In the heart of unspoilt countryside, you’ll pass through dense forests, wild pastures and picturesque villages. Along the plateaux or up the hilltops, you’ll discover breathtaking views. Discover our ideas for mountain bike routes in Haute-Saône.

Panorama de la Chapelle Ste Anne
Panorama de la Chapelle Ste Anne
1- From the starting sign, turn left into the main street. At the exit of the village, turn to the left in the street "chemin du bois" and continue in the wood of Filain. 2-...
Voie Verte Lure - Vallée de l'Ognon
Voie Verte Lure - Vallée de l'Ognon
On foot, by bike, with a pushchair or on rollerblades, come and explore the Voie Verte de la Vallée de l'Ognon (54km). You'll pass through a number of villages: Lure,...
VTT 60 Le Grand Tour des Monts de Gy
VTT 60 Le Grand Tour des Monts de Gy
Circuit n°60 of 46 km allowing to make the tour of a part of the natural massif of the Monts de Gy. There are rolling parts, other more technical parts in the forest and in the...
Le Mont Varin
Le Mont Varin
La première partie de ce sentier est commune avec celui de La Pierre qui Vire, jusqu'au village d'Hugier. Ensuite, il part en direction de Bonboillon et Charcenne pour...
VTT n°51 - Le Plateau
VTT n°51 - Le Plateau
LA REDOUTE
LA REDOUTE
This 6.5km nature trail, which can also be explored by mountain bike, features a number of works of art along the way, including sculptures, photographs, graffiti and musical...
Circuit VTT - Du Planey à l'Hermitage
Circuit VTT - Du Planey à l'Hermitage
Departing from the town of Lupé (Saint-Loup), this route crosses the Vôge region and passes at the foot of the mysterious chasm of the Planey spring with its turquoise waters....
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 59 "Vauvenise"
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 59 "Vauvenise"
The Vauvenise circuit bears the number 59 and is a red circuit. There are two starting points for this trail, one at Gézier church and the other at Montboillon town hall. This...
Circuit VTT - La Vallée de l'Augronne
Circuit VTT - La Vallée de l'Augronne
Alternating between footpaths, lanes and small country roads, this route allows you to discover the picturesque hamlets of Fougerolles-Saint-Valbert. Take advantage of the walk...
Circuit VTT - Les Grandes Fontaines
Circuit VTT - Les Grandes Fontaines
Departing from Saint-Bresson, this route takes in the upper reaches of the commune on the edge of the Vosges department. It's a great way to enjoy the scenery! But before you...
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 57 "La ferme de Courbey"
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 57 "La ferme de Courbey"
This route has the number 57 and is signposted in red. It is 20 km long. The route starts from the village hall in Bucey-lès-Gy. Forest tracks, singles, white paths.... with...
VTT n°3 - Les Grilloux
VTT n°3 - Les Grilloux
Au coeur du Plateau des Mille Etangs, ce circuit de 17 km convient aussi bien aux randonneurs pédestres qu’aux vététistes. Du plateau des Grilloux, où vous pourrez...
La Balade des Vergers
La Balade des Vergers
1- From the sign "Départ rando", follow the narrow track which goes along the lake and the swimming-pool, then turn to the left in the street "rue de la Faïencerie". 2- Once...
Le grand huit
Le grand huit
Special feature: thanks to its 4 links, the circuit offers 8 possible variations 1- From Fondremand, go along the D192 towards Hyet for 1.3 kilometres, then turn right. 2- In...
Circuit VTT - Le Frais Puits
Circuit VTT - Le Frais Puits
What's worth a visit near Vesoul? The Frais-Puits. This vast funnel carries thousands of cubic metres of water in wet weather, creating a tumultuous 2km-long river. In dry...
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 54 "La Colombine"
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 54 "La Colombine"
Along the route, the village of Charcenne combines the art of vine-growing with that of cheese-making. The Guillaume family has been cultivating vineyards since 1732, while the...
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 58 "Le Captiot"
VTT dans les Monts de Gy : Circuit 58 "Le Captiot"
This route is number 58 and it's a blue route, which isn't very long but gives a good taste of adventure in the forest. Ideal for hot weather.
Circuit la Fontaine des Ormois - Lisey
Circuit la Fontaine des Ormois - Lisey
This itinerary will enable you to discover the washhouses of Soing and Cubry, and in particular the Ormois fountain, which was built in 1780. Built at the foot of a spring, it...
La Pierre qui Vire
La Pierre qui Vire
Itinéraire VTT qui vous emmènera à la découverte de quelques-uns des villages du Val Marnaysien, notamment Hugier, petit village viticole où l'on peut trouver quelques espèces...
VTT n°50 - Le Beuletin
VTT n°50 - Le Beuletin

Other desires

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
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
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
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
A mountain biker surveys the forests of the 1000 Etangs - Vosges du SudA mountain biker surveys the forests of the 1000 Etangs - Vosges du Sud
©Mountain biking in the 1000 Etangs|Etienne Kopp
The 1000 ponds, a mountain biker’s paradise
Cyclists in the sky on the Trace du Courlis linking V50 and EV6 - Vesoul - Val de SaôneCyclists in the sky on the Trace du Courlis linking V50 and EV6 - Vesoul - Val de Saône
©Cyclist |Maxime Naegely
The main roads of Haute-Saône
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 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
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
General view of meadows, a pond, forest and the Ballons des Vosges in the background - Plateau des 1000 Etangs, Vosges du SudGeneral view of meadows, a pond, forest and the Ballons des Vosges in the background - Plateau des 1000 Etangs, Vosges du Sud
©Pond at Ecromagny|Nicolas Bonne
The Echappée des 1000 Etangs and its landscape breaks