Festival Grandes Heures Nature

The moment has arrived! 🫵

Head to the Doubs, in the heart of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, for three days of pure sport outdoor in mid-June 🌿. If you can’t decide your favorite discipline among VTT, kayaking 🛶, trail running or swimming, don’t look any further: the Festival des Grandes Heures Nature lets you combine it all in one weekend 😎. Picture a base camp set up at the Chamars park, between green hills and the twists of the Doubs 💦, where nearly 10 different events cross paths. You know, a bit like elite athletes who go training for days in Font-Romeu 🫁. You’ll be able to devote yourself to sport for more than 72 hours 🥵. This festival, drawing thousands of participants every year, is a unique sharing and networking experience around the outdoor 👊 So don’t miss your chance! 🤘

If you’re from team sports, maybe you’ve heard of Ekiden? 🤝 This marathon distance is run in relay as fast as possible, with times referenced nationally 🇫🇷. You’ll be able to compare with all other results already recorded 📋. 42,195 km, it’s easier when split into small portions of 5 km and 10 km 🤪. For those who prefer mechanical efforts: a cross-country VTT route is also offered 🚵. With a loop of 50 km and 1 084 mD+, the ride won’t be easy, but you’ll get great scenery 🤩. The trails around Besançon are full of technical challenges, and we recommend keeping your eyes open 👀. The most adventurous among us will also find their joy: kayaking kayak, swimrun and even climbing are on site 🧗. It’s going to be a true celebration of diversity. Imagine if the sun shines ☀️. You’ll paddle, you’ll sunbathe, and you’ll meet people: wouldn’t that be a vacation in the making? 👙.

But we’re not done yet ❌. If, despite all these options, you still can’t find your perfect fit 👟, listen to what comes next: a 12 km gourmet hike with entry, main course 🍽️, cheese 🧀, dessert and drinks opens on Sunday morning.12 km with entry, main course 🍽️, cheese 🧀, dessert and drinks opens on Sunday morning. So you can follow your partner on their physical journey, then slip away to enjoy the small treats prepared with love by local caterers and restaurants 🤤. And the kids’ excuse doesn’t hold water either: multisport parcours kids multisport are organized on the Saturday and Sunday 😋. Bring the whole family and head to Grand-Besançon 🧭. That weekend, the atmosphere is truly special. The site hums with initiations and sports showcases 🥳. It’s an event that brings together the entire outdoor community outdoor 🏔️, from kayakers to climbers, guided by shared values of conviviality, of pursuit and of kindness.

Take a look around 👁️, you’ll see you’re not anywhere random: you’re at the foot of the Vauban fortifications 🏰, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage (that’s just the start). Besançon is also a true cultural city: a certain Victor Hugo was born here, and it’s a cinema-set backdrop that hosted iconic scenes from the film "Le Rouge et le Noir" 🎬. The forests and valleys surrounding the small city also give it natural charm 🌳. To extend the experience, take an unconventional visit to the zoo garden or go to the Time Museum, the city's icon 🏙️. If you still have some energy, improvise a stroll along the quais de Strasbourg. With sunset 🌇, you can be sure you won’t be disappointed 🕶️. And for post-event recovery, grab a piece of Comté or an authentic Morteau sausage 🌭: you’ll head back stronger ⛽️.

In the month of June, rendezvous in Besançon for a big breath of fresh air 🧘.