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TERRITOIRE DE BELFORT: CITADEL AND MOUNTAIN FORTRESS

Fortress walls command the mountain. The lion statue roars defiant. Stone ramparts guard the valley. Belfort stands eternal, fully customizable.

≈ 9
Days
97
Km
8
Stops
📖 5 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Belfort commands with its citadel and Bartholdi's Lion. Giromagny opens access to Ballon d'Alsace landscapes and mountain valleys. Valdoie accompanies the valley's natural passage. Rougemont preserves its ancient stones and fortified heritage. The territory offers balance between alpine terrain and military heritage.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Belfort

citadel lion fortress symbol

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5 photos
Day 1
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Discover

1
Lion of Belfort (Bartholdi).
2
Brisach Gate.
3
Miotte Tower.
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Activities

→
Eurockéennes (July festival).
→
Savoureuse.
→
Forges Pond.
2
Day

Belfort

citadel lion fortress symbol

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5 photos
Day 2
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Discover

1
Keep.
2
Fort Dorsner.
3
Ballon d'Alsace (accessible summit).
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Activities

→
Nordic skiing (winter).
→
Vosges lakes.
→
GR5.
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Next stop
Distance: 15.6 km
Travel time: 31min
3
Day

Giromagny

mountain slope village valley

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4 photos
Day 3
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Discover

1
Summit (1247m).
2
Joan of Arc Statue.
3
Japy Museum.
4
Clockmaking heritage.
+2 Places visited
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Activities

→
Malsaucy leisure base.
→
Vendline Valley.
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Industrial history.
+3 Optional activities
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Next stop
Distance: 9.6 km
Travel time: 19min
4
Day

Valdoie

valley passage fortress gateway

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6 photos
Day 4
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Discover

1
Railway heritage.
2
Residential village.
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Activities

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Cycle route.
→
Nature.
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Next stop
Distance: 28.4 km
Travel time: 57min
5
Day

Beaucourt

river town industrial legacy

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3 photos
Day 5
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Discover

1
Vosges-Jura panorama.
2
Clockmaking heritage.
3
Church.
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Activities

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Family hikes.
→
Hiking trails.
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Next stop
Distance: 7.6 km
Travel time: 15min
6
Day

Delle

border town rampart walls

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4 photos
Day 6
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Discover

1
Swiss border.
2
Station.
3
Railway heritage.
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Activities

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Vosges villages.
→
Cross-border cycling circuits.
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Next stop
Distance: 3.7 km
Travel time: 7min
7
Day

Grandvillars

village market regional gateway

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4 photos
Day 7
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Discover

1
Saint-Martin Church.
2
Rural heritage.
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Activities

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Edge of the Jura.
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Cycle route.
→
Nature.
🚗
Next stop
Distance: 11.9 km
Travel time: 24min
8
Day

Chevremont

height rampart fortress stone

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Day 8
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Discover

1
Residential village.
2
Panorama.
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Activities

→
Forest.
→
Family hikes.
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Next stop
Distance: 19.8 km
Travel time: 40min
9
Day

Rougemont Le Chateau

castle ancient medieval rampart

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6 photos
Day 9
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Discover

1
Castle ruins.
2
Vosges-Jura panorama.
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Activities

→
Hiking trails.
→
Vosges villages.

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What weather should you expect?

Spring (April-June): Perfect weather, blooming countryside, ideal for all regions, moderate crowds, excellent value, romantic atmosphere.

Summer (July-August): Warmest weather, peak tourist season, highest prices, crowded attractions, perfect for Mediterranean coast, festival season.

Fall (September-October): Harvest season, comfortable temperatures, fewer crowds, wine regions spectacular, excellent photography, good value.

Winter (November-March): Christmas markets, ski season Alps, fewer crowds, lowest prices, cozy indoor attractions, cultural experiences.

How many days should I plan?

We believe you will enjoy this itinerary best by dedicating between 7 and 11 days. The next step will allow you to adjust the duration of your stay.

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