Discover Raddon-Et-Chapendu

The 16 km Circuit des Pierres et des Etangs, horseback rides of varying lengths and the Fête du bois offer different ways to explore the area. You can plan your days around a hiking trail, a riding activity or a recurring event date, depending on your interests.

Hiking amid nature and heritage

The Circuit des Pierres et des Etangs starts in Raddon-Et-Chapendu and is 16 km long. It passes through forests, by ponds, erratic boulders and cherry orchards. It also showcases local heritage, including scattered houses, crosses, fountains, chalots, lava-stone roofs, traditional farms, a Lavière and a bread oven. Chalots are distinct from the houses and farms also mentioned: they are small grain stores attached to former farms.

For hiking enthusiasts, the route thus combines natural features and rural heritage. Its length provides a concrete planning measure, while the listed features also show what you can expect along the way. Check the latest route details before setting out, as they may change.

Local names and the Fête du bois

The communal forest contains stones locally known as “pierres aux sacrifices” (sacrificial stones). Another reason to visit is the Fête du bois: it takes place every two years on the last Sunday in July. The festival includes a lumberjack competition and a craft exhibition.

If you are planning your trip around the event, check the date for your intended year of travel before making plans. The recurring Sunday in July is the key date for the festival; the Circuit, by contrast, offers a specific distance as a planning guide.

Horseback rides of varying lengths

La Ferme du Petit Galop is in the hamlet of Les Forges in Raddon-Et-Chapendu and is both an equestrian centre and an educational farm. Thirty-minute rides are offered for young children; other rides last an hour or a full day. Multi-day itinerant rides are also available.

The options range from a short ride to multi-day outings. For young children, the explicitly offered half-hour ride is a useful reference point. As booking details may change, check in advance which option is available for your travel dates.

These different time frames can help narrow down your plans: the hiking route is defined by its 16 km distance, the short ride by its 30-minute duration, and the Fête by its biennial date on the last Sunday in July. Together, they offer different ways to plan around a route, a short outing or an event date.

Practical information for motorhome travellers

The Aire d'accueil de camping-cars is near the stadium and sports hall, on the edge of the forest. Facilities include a Campiflux service station with a 2-euro coin-operated system, as well as water and electricity. As services may not always be available, it is best to check before your trip.

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For an overview of the wider area, see: Haute-Saône.