Circuit Bourbaki
In January 1871, General Bourbaki’s Army of the East advanced towards the besieged town of Belfort. It halted here, along the Lizaine, in temperatures dropping below minus fifteen. Three days of fighting, then the retreat to Switzerland.
The trail follows this terrain for three kilometres, with five stops marking the positions, movements and experiences of the men. There is nothing spectacular to see: fields, a river, gentle slopes. That is precisely what makes the guide so useful.
The route starts from the Arche car park in Bethoncourt. Allow an hour and a half for a leisurely walk. The route is flat and accessible all year round; closed-toe shoes are recommended after rain. It’s a great outing for the whole family, provided you’re willing to stop and read.
The trail follows this terrain for three kilometres, with five stops marking the positions, movements and experiences of the men. There is nothing spectacular to see: fields, a river, gentle slopes. That is precisely what makes the guide so useful.
The route starts from the Arche car park in Bethoncourt. Allow an hour and a half for a leisurely walk. The route is flat and accessible all year round; closed-toe shoes are recommended after rain. It’s a great outing for the whole family, provided you’re willing to stop and read.
Parking de l'Arche
25200
BETHONCOURT
03 81 94 45 60
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Bourbaki circuit
