Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, a region in the Haute-Saône department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in France, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. Situated within the Vosges mountains and encompassing the unique Plateau des Mille Étangs, also known as "Petite Finlande," the area features a terrain shaped by glacial melt, rich with ponds, forests, and prairies. This varied environment provides a suitable setting for several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois provides more than…
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5.0
(11)
104
riders
34.7km
01:53
720m
710m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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41
riders
23.6km
01:10
370m
370m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

49
riders
100km
05:39
2,030m
2,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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37
riders
56.5km
02:56
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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32
hikers
8.77km
02:28
190m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
hikers
18.0km
04:45
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
hikers
6.93km
01:53
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
hikers
11.4km
03:12
220m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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3
riders
44.6km
03:02
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
riders
44.6km
02:44
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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48
riders
25.1km
01:38
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
riders
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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4.3
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32
riders
29.1km
02:35
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
32.1km
02:48
610m
610m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
26.9km
01:40
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
39.1km
03:17
680m
680m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
runners
13.6km
01:45
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
27.1km
03:21
630m
630m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

6
runners
9.57km
01:12
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
5.14km
00:32
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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5
riders
23.0km
01:38
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
54.7km
03:39
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
27.0km
02:07
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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2
riders
15.8km
01:14
220m
220m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as the Vosges mountains and the Plateau des Mille Étangs. There are 29 routes available, with an average rating of 4.49 stars from over 8,000 visitors.
A notable hiking trail is the 'Route of the two chapels of Sainte-Marie-en-Chanois,' which is approximately 5.6 miles (8.98 km) long and of moderate difficulty. This route allows exploration of historical sites and views of the Breuchin Valley. The broader Plateau des Mille Étangs also provides numerous trails with varying difficulty levels. More information can be found in the Hiking around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois guide.
Yes, the Haute-Saône region, including Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, features 21 signposted cycling routes on low-traffic roads suitable for road and touring cyclists. These routes vary in length and difficulty, ensuring options for various skill levels. Challenging climbs like 'La Planche des Belles Filles' in the Southern Vosges are also accessible. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois guide for details.
Specific mountain biking trails exist in the area, such as the 'Rando VTT Les 1000 étangs depuis Sainte-Marie-en-Chanois.' The wider Vosges mountains also offer an extensive network of mountain biking trails with diverse difficulty levels. For more information, refer to the MTB Trails around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois guide.
The Plateau des Mille Étangs, also known as 'Petite Finlande' (Little Finland), is a unique landscape shaped by glacial melt. It is characterized by an abundance of ponds, lakes, and wetlands, along with peat bogs, forests, and prairies. This area offers a rich biodiversity and serves as a distinctive backdrop for outdoor activities.
The region's signposted cycling routes and hiking trails offer varying levels of difficulty, providing options for different preferences and skill levels. While specific beginner or family-friendly routes are not explicitly detailed, the diversity of 29 routes suggests options for less experienced outdoor enthusiasts. The Plateau des Mille Étangs offers generally accessible terrain.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, Cycling around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, MTB Trails around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, Hiking around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, Running Trails around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, and Gravel biking around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois.
Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois is a popular destination on komoot, with over 8,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The 29 available routes have an average rating of 4.49 out of 5 stars, based on 950 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
The region is characterized by the Vosges mountains and the unique Plateau des Mille Étangs, also known as 'Petite Finlande.' This glacial landscape features numerous ponds, lakes, wetlands, peat bogs, forests, and prairies. The Breuchin River also flows through the area, contributing to its natural charm.
For inquiries regarding Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, the local town hall (Mairie) can be contacted by phone at 03 84 94 64 36. Email correspondence can be directed to mairie@sainte-marie-en-chanois.fr or mairie.stemarie-enchanois@wanadoo.fr.
Yes, the region offers opportunities for gravel biking, particularly with connections to areas like 'La Planche des Belles Filles' in the Southern Vosges. The diverse terrain of the Plateau des Mille Étangs also provides suitable conditions for off-road cycling. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Sainte-Marie-En-Chanois, is available.

