Hikers cross a pontoon bridge over a river in the middle of a forest - Haute-Saône — ©Forest walks| Régis Ravegnani

Haute-Saône In hiking mode

From unspoilt landscapes to picturesque villages, from breathtaking panoramas to remarkable heritage, Haute-Saône is a veritable paradise for lovers of outdoor activities. This hiking paradise par excellence offers a multitude of routes to suit all levels, from major itineraries to family outings.

Let the signposts guide you and follow the paths to follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims or explore the themed trails. Capture the essence of this authentic region by venturing into every nook and cranny.

The Via Francigena From Canterbury to Rome

What if you tried the adventure of itinerant hiking? In Haute-Saône, you can join the Via Francigena and the Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela, two emblematic routes that will take you through varied landscapes steeped in history. The Via Francigena, linking Canterbury to Rome, crosses the region over 75km. Follow in the footsteps of Sigeric, who was just elected Archbishop of Canterbury and travelled to Italy in 990.

Follow the Via Francigena

Pilgrims walk the Via Francigena trail - Vesoul - Val de Saône — ©Via Francigena|Maxime Naegely

Saint Jacques de Compostelle signposting: the yellow shell on a blue background — ©Compostelle

Santiago de Compostela In the footsteps of pilgrims

The Pilgrim’s Way to Santiago de Compostela takes you on a spiritual and cultural adventure in the footsteps of the pilgrims. Covering almost 200km of waymarked paths, this thousand-year-old route invites you to explore a variety of landscapes and offers a unique experience of sharing and discovery.

The Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela

Journey to Little Finland in the 1000 Etangs

The Plateau des 1000 Étangs offers an enchanting landscape of forests, meadows and ponds, ideal for hiking. It’s these stretches of water and forest that have earned it the nickname “Little Finland”. Experience a complete change of scenery, a disconnection from everyday life, and come and explore the Plateau’s trails. Les 1000 Étangs invites you to a timeless getaway, in the heart of a landscape worthy of the most beautiful Scandinavian postcards.

Les 1000 Etangs

The GR59

The GR59 In Haute-Saône

The GR59 is a 586km route, 98km of which is in Haute-Saône, designed for experienced hikers. From the Ballon d’Alsace to the Doubs border, the Haute-Saône section of this trail offers total immersion in unspoilt countryside and breathtaking panoramas. Between the summits of the Vosges mountains, hilltop villages and the UNESCO siteof Ronchamp chapel, the GR59 promises an unforgettable hike combining sporting challenge, cultural discovery and contemplation.

Our selection of walks

We’ve put together a selection of routes through the three escapades of Haute-Saône: the Southern Vosges, the Ognon Valley and Vesoul-Val de Saône.

A hiker at the bend in the path. He is carrying a red hiking bag and poles - Vesoul - Val de Saône — ©Hiking |Maxime Naegely

Selected tours Vesoul-Val de Saône

If you’re a keen rambler, the Vesoul-Val de Saône is the place for you, with trails along the Via Francigena. The area also offers a multitude of loop routes, combining...

A couple hiking on the Ballon de Servance - The 1000 Lakes Region - Southern Vosges — ©Hiking in the Ballon de Servance|Etienne Kopp Photographie

Vosges du Sud Tour suggestions

With its incredible diversity of landscapes, the Vosges du Sud is an ideal playground for hiking enthusiasts. With every step you take, you’ll discover new and...

Hikers stroll along a forest path - Vesoul - Val de Saône — ©Hiking |Maxime Naegely

Tour ideas Ognon Valley

The Vallée de l’Ognon is criss-crossed by two major itineraries – the Via Francigena and the Pilgrim ‘s Way to Santiago de Compostela – but it also has...

All signposted routes

Find all the routes in Haute-Saône on the dedicated page. There are around a hundred signposted routes throughout the region!
All you have to do is choose…

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