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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lüders
Athesans-Étroitefontaine

Tacot trail

Easy

4.8

(5)

13

hikers

Tacot trail

01:41

8.03km

60m

Hiking

In Athesans, the old railway line comes back to life beneath your feet. This easy trail, accessible to the whole family, follows the route of the "Tacot"—the name once given to the small rural trains that served the villages of Haute-Saône. They punctuated daily life until the mid-20th century.

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Last updated: May 26, 2025

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2.87 km

La voie du Tacot

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The Tacot route follows the former route of a secondary railway line that connected Troyes to Saint-Florentin. Commissioned at the beginning of the 20th century, it was used to transport …

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La Vergenne

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La Vergenne is a former industrial estate linked to pottery, located near Athesans. It still boasts a 19th-century kiln, typical of the region, as well as several buildings related to production.

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Athesans

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Athesans, a former pottery village, is characterized by this artisanal expertise. Kilns, traditional buildings, and remains related to ceramics production can still be found there.

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8.03 km

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5.13 km

2.57 km

314 m

Surfaces

4.70 km

1.74 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

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Monday 11 May

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4°C

19 %

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May 5, 2025

In Athesans, the old railway line comes back to life beneath your feet. This easy trail, accessible to the whole family, follows the route of the "Tacot"—the name once given to the small rural trains that served the villages of Haute-Saône. They punctuated daily life until the mid-20th century.



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