Les Fessey is a commune located in the Haute-Saône department of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region, serving as a gateway to the unique Plateau des 1000 Étangs. This area features a landscape shaped by glacial retreat and medieval land management, characterized by a mosaic of forests, meadows, and numerous ponds. The varied altitude, ranging from 345m to 486m, contributes to diverse terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more. The river Breuchin also flows through…
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4.0
(9)
29
hikers
8.77km
02:28
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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63
hikers
12.9km
03:29
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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65
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13.2km
03:32
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
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9.29km
02:34
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
riders
23.6km
01:10
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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22
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51.0km
02:16
450m
450m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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20
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43.5km
01:56
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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215
riders
46.1km
03:15
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
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44.6km
02:44
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
riders
65.9km
04:21
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
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29.4km
02:35
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.2
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35
riders
29.1km
02:35
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
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25.8km
01:52
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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30
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47.4km
04:07
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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36
riders
41.2km
03:30
740m
740m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
7.01km
00:46
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.6km
01:45
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.4km
01:41
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.00km
01:09
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
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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1
riders
15.2km
01:09
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
riders
17.0km
01:11
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Les Fessey offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region serves as a gateway to the unique Plateau des 1000 Étangs, providing diverse terrain for these sports. More than 8,000 visitors have explored routes in Les Fessey.
Les Fessey provides access to road cycling routes, particularly through the "Échappée des 1000 Étangs" itinerary. This route allows exploration of the unique pond and forest landscapes on quiet country roads. Further details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Les Fessey guide.
Touring cyclists can explore the Les Fessey region, which is part of the broader Burgundy-Franche-Comté area known for its cycling routes. The "Échappée des 1000 Étangs" offers serene touring through ponds and forests. Information can be found in the Cycling around Les Fessey guide.
The region around Les Fessey is equipped for mountain biking, with various circuits available on the Plateau des 1000 Étangs. Nearby, the Monts de Gy mountain bike base provides over 130 km (80 miles) of signposted trails for all skill levels. The MTB Trails around Les Fessey guide offers additional information.
The Plateau des 1000 Étangs, accessible from Les Fessey, features a network of signposted hiking trails. Options range from easy family-friendly loops like "Entre étangs et prairies" (2.2 miles / 3.5 km) to longer excursions. The "Little Finland" route showcases the region's distinctive landscapes. The Hiking around Les Fessey guide provides more details.
Gravel biking is an available activity in the Les Fessey region. The diverse terrain of the Plateau des 1000 Étangs, with its mix of forests and meadows, is suitable for gravel exploration. The Gravel biking around Les Fessey guide offers specific route information.
Les Fessey is located at the gateway to the Plateau des 1000 Étangs, a vast area characterized by forests, meadows, and numerous ponds. This unique landscape was shaped by glacial retreat and medieval land management. The river Breuchin also flows through Les Fessey, adding to its natural beauty.
Routes in Les Fessey have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on contributions from more than 900 users. The region offers 3 routes for various outdoor activities.
For tourism information about Les Fessey and the surrounding Plateau des 1000 Étangs, the primary contact is the Office de Tourisme des 1000 Étangs. Their official website is https://www.les1000etangs.com. The Mélisey Bureau can be reached by phone at +33 (0)3 84 63 22 80.
Les Fessey is a commune situated in the Haute-Saône department of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region in France. Its altitude ranges from 345m to 486m, contributing to varied terrain. The commune is recognized as a gateway to the Plateau des 1000 Étangs.
Yes, Les Fessey offers options for jogging and running. The natural landscapes of the Plateau des 1000 Étangs provide suitable terrain for runners. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Les Fessey guide.

