The banks of the Ognon

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Besançon

Rougemont

The banks of the Ognon

Moderate

4.6

(7)

hikers

The banks of the Ognon

02:56

11.1km

100m

Hiking

This pleasant loop invites you to discover the peaceful charm of the Ognon Valley. Here, the hills disappear into forest trails and quiet little roads. From the start in Rougemont, you'll be immersed in a lush green setting between ponds, forests, and rivers.

You'll discover the Moulin de Montferney, now…

by Destination 70

Last updated: May 26, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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73 m

Rougemont

Highlight • Settlement

Rougemont is an ancient fortified village with surviving ramparts, a medieval gate, and an ancient castle. The village also boasts a 13th-century collegiate church, a listed historic monument. Its history …

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5.94 km

Forge de Montagney

Highlight • Historical Site

The Montagney forge, founded in the 18th century, is a former ironworks in the Ognon Valley. It produced iron using hydraulic power supplied by the nearby mill race. Now abandoned, its ruins are well worth a visit.

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.05 km

2.62 km

2.15 km

1.16 km

129 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

3.74 km

2.37 km

179 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

6°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2025

This pleasant loop invites you to discover the peaceful charm of the Ognon Valley. Here, the hills disappear into forest trails and quiet little roads. From the start in Rougemont, you'll be immersed in a lush green setting between ponds, forests, and rivers.
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You'll discover the Moulin de Montferney

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