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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Vesoul
Pesmes

The Forges of Pesmes – Saint-Hilaire Gate loop from Pesmes

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Vesoul
Pesmes

The Forges of Pesmes – Saint-Hilaire Gate loop from Pesmes

Moderate

4.1

(16)

33

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The Forges of Pesmes – Saint-Hilaire Gate loop from Pesmes

02:08

8.23km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 11, 2026

Waypoints

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540 m

Château de Pesmes Terrace

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The terrace is located at the western end of the main building of the chateau. It occupies a strategic location in the landscape, on the heights overlooking the Ognon. The …

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785 m

It's definitely worth climbing the stairs behind the bridge to the old part of Pesmes. Once you reach the top you will be rewarded with a wonderful view

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3.18 km

Mutigney: the Castle

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Gothic fortified castle built in the 15th century, it is built on a promontory dominating the Ognon on the Jura side.

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4.37 km

The Forges of Pesmes

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The iron works are a monument of the industrial age. They are owned by the Municipality of Pesmes and house a museum.
For the "Musée des Forges" there are only …

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6.82 km

Access to the Forges

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Founded in 1660, this group of buildings were dedicated to the metallurgical industry. Weapons were produced there and the quality of the steel from the Forges de Pesmes was recognized. …

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6.83 km

A beautiful, small park with a bench, a spring and a former wash house.

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7.58 km

Saint-Hilaire Gate

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The 16th century Porte Saint-Hilaire is one of only two surviving gates out of the six known in Pesmes. The Saint-Hilaire gate, not benefiting from the natural protection of a rocky escarpment, was undoubtedly the most exposed to external attacks.

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7.78 km

Pesmes

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Pesmes is a medieval town in Comtoise, which became French in 1678, and which is recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Castles, historic gates, Saint-Hilaire church …

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8.23 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.70 km

2.56 km

952 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

2.49 km

1.82 km

510 m

135 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 12 May

17°C

4°C

36 %

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