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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Vesoul
Valay

Between forges and forests

Moderate

Between forges and forests

04:10

19.7km

150m

Hiking

Departing from Valay, this trail invites you to discover iconic sites, including the forges, church, castle, and washhouse, surrounded by rural landscapes and forests, for a hike in the heart of nature and heritage.

The Fresse loop offers a first glimpse of the village's heritage gems, while crossing a forested…

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Last updated: May 26, 2025

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After 17.2 km for 1.01 km

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155 m

Valay

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Valay boasts a distinctive architectural heritage: stone farms, old workshops, and wash houses. The town was also home to a major pottery factory in the 19th century, some of whose remains still exist.

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8.16 km

La Résie-Saint-Martin

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In La Résie-Saint-Martin, you can still see traditional houses, wash houses, and elements related to agricultural life. The village also preserves its pottery heritage.

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10.7 km

Sainte-Cécile Hamlet

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The ruins of the Sainte-Cécile hermitage date back to the end of the 12th century. A former dependency of the Knights Templar, the site retains traces of its original architecture, such as ogival windows.

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19.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.91 km

4.69 km

4.69 km

2.37 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.02 km

1.78 km

1.35 km

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May 5, 2025

Departing from Valay, this trail invites you to discover iconic sites, including the forges, church, castle, and washhouse, surrounded by rural landscapes and forests, for a hike in the heart of nature and heritage.



The Fresse loop offers a first glimpse of the village's heritage gems, while crossing

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