Montessaux is a commune situated in the Haute-Saône department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in France. This area is characterized by its diverse and picturesque natural features, including its location within the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges and at the edge of the "plateau des mille étangs," a landscape known for its numerous small lakes and ponds. The terrain offers a mix of forests, rolling hills, and waterways like the Ognon River, making Montessaux suitable for several outdoor activities…
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26.9km
01:38
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35.4km
02:50
430m
430m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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34.2km
02:21
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.6km
03:32
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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53.4km
02:34
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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64.3km
02:59
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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44.6km
02:07
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39.8km
02:00
490m
490m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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47
runners
17.8km
02:07
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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12.3km
01:42
450m
450m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.80km
01:10
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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79
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35.4km
02:40
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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50.1km
04:22
730m
730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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22.3km
01:53
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33.0km
02:20
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
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13.0km
03:35
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.7km
03:42
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12.1km
03:25
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.7km
03:15
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22.6km
01:36
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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54.7km
03:39
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.8km
01:18
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.2km
01:09
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Montessaux offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse landscape, part of the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges and the "plateau des mille étangs," provides varied terrain for these pursuits.
Yes, Montessaux and the surrounding Haute-Saône area feature varied terrain suitable for road cycling, including quiet lanes. Specific routes and information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Montessaux guide.
The "Plateau des 1000 Étangs" surrounding Montessaux offers numerous circuits suitable for jogging. The Mont de Vannes is also identified as an area for trail running. Detailed running options are available in the Running Trails around Montessaux guide.
The "Plateau des 1000 Étangs" provides mountain bike trails, including routes like "Le Mont du Breuchin" and "Le Cygle." These trails traverse forests, ponds, and traditional farms, catering to various skill levels. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Montessaux guide.
Montessaux is surrounded by an environment rich in hiking trails, particularly within the "Plateau des 1000 Étangs." This area offers numerous circuits for exploration, including family-friendly walks. For more information, consult the Hiking around Montessaux guide.
The Montessaux region is characterized by the unique "Plateau des 1000 Étangs," a landscape with numerous small lakes and ponds. It is also part of the Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park, featuring diverse ecosystems from forests to rolling hills. The Ognon River and Ruisseau du Fourchon are primary waterways.
The region around Montessaux offers options suitable for families, particularly for hiking and cycling. The "Plateau des 1000 Étangs" has circuits for family walks, and the broader Haute-Saône area is known for gentle terrain and cycle paths. Specific guides can provide details on suitable routes.
Outdoor routes in Montessaux have been explored by more than 13,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,100 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Montessaux, including Road Cycling Routes around Montessaux, Running Trails around Montessaux, MTB Trails around Montessaux, Hiking around Montessaux, Cycling around Montessaux, and Gravel biking around Montessaux.
The official website for the commune of Montessaux is montessaux.fr. For direct inquiries, the Mairie (town hall) can be reached by phone at +33384208711.
Montessaux offers opportunities for touring cycling, leveraging the quiet lanes and scenic countryside of the Haute-Saône department. A dedicated guide, Cycling around Montessaux, provides information on suitable routes for touring cyclists.
Yes, the varied terrain around Montessaux, including paths through forests and alongside ponds, is suitable for gravel biking. Cyclists interested in this activity can consult the Gravel biking around Montessaux guide for route suggestions.

