Montbozon, a Cité de Caractère in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, is characterized by serene natural landscapes and historical charm. The region is traversed by the Ognon River, whose valley provides an idyllic setting with riparian forests and a mix of fertile and sandy banks. This environment supports several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
Montbozon offers a range of outdoor activities for exploring its diverse landscapes. With 7 routes…
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12
hikers
11.1km
02:56
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.7km
04:49
230m
230m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.08km
01:47
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.34km
02:09
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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78
riders
64.1km
03:51
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.3km
02:24
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.0km
01:55
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.7km
02:12
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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62
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59.0km
02:31
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

15
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50.4km
02:25
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

19
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66.5km
02:54
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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12
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36.7km
01:37
380m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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11
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35.3km
03:01
540m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.4km
02:39
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.5km
01:38
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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40.0km
02:39
460m
460m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
02:31
380m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25.2km
01:42
310m
310m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.5km
01:08
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.3km
01:07
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.75km
01:06
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.4km
01:37
330m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montbozon offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscapes, featuring the Ognon River valley, forests, and plateaus, provide suitable terrain for these sports. There are 7 routes available across these activities.
Yes, Montbozon and the wider Haute-Saône area offer hiking opportunities. The natural environment of forests, valleys, and plateaus caters to walkers. For detailed routes, the Hiking around Montbozon guide provides options.
Touring cycling is particularly popular in Montbozon, with routes throughout the Ognon River valley. The area features mostly paved surfaces, including well-maintained cycle paths on converted railway lines. The Cycling around Montbozon guide details various options.
While specific mountain biking trails directly within Montbozon are not extensively detailed, the broader Haute-Saône region is suitable for mountain biking. It features deep forests, valleys, and plateaus. The MTB Trails around Montbozon guide offers more information on regional routes.
Notable touring cycling routes include the 'Lac de Vesoul-Vaivre Beach – Old Tacot Route loop from Thiénans,' which is 39.8 miles (64.1 km) long and uses a converted railway line. Another option is the 'Bridge over the Ognon – Beautiful Cycle Path loop from Bouhans-lès-Montbozon,' a 25.0 mile (40.3 km) path following the Ognon River. The 'Bonnal – Montbozon Bridge over the Ognon loop from Avilley' covers 19.2 miles (30.9 km) through the Ognon River valley.
Montbozon is traversed by the Ognon River, which creates an idyllic and tranquil atmosphere. The river's banks feature riparian forests. The region's geology includes a fertile right bank and a sandy left bank, historically used for growing potatoes and small Montbozon onions.
Montbozon is a 'Cité de Caractère' with historical and architectural richness. Sites include the former Rousselot house, a fortified house and former Jesuit college from the 16th century. The village also has a 19th-century fountain with a swan, remains of a Dominican convent, and the Church of the Nativity of Notre-Dame, which houses 16th-century sculpted wooden stalls.
Montbozon's outdoor routes have attracted more than 2,000 visitors on komoot. These routes have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars, based on over 360 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Montbozon. These include Hiking around Montbozon, Cycling around Montbozon, MTB Trails around Montbozon, and Gravel biking around Montbozon.
The official website for the municipality of Montbozon is montbozon.site. This site provides information about the local area and its services.
The Montbozon town hall (Mairie de Montbozon) can be contacted by phone. The phone number is +33 3 84 92 32 27. This is the primary contact for municipal inquiries.

