Bonvillet brings together the theme of sandstone, an easy hike and the Saône in the valley. The sandstone quarry can be visited free of charge all year round. On the Sentier des carriers (n°33), hikers pass several former stone extraction sites and see the Saône winding through the Bonvillet valley. A circular hike with a walking time of one hour gives the stroll a clear framework; the Boucle cyclosportive B5 – La source de la Saône also crosses the Saône in Bonvillet. The Fête du grès adds an annual event to the quarry’s history.
Sandstone Quarry and Fête du grès
The Bonvillet sandstone quarry was restored and enhanced by the Association Villageoise. It includes an educational trail that is accessible to everyone. This means the site can be experienced both by visiting the sandstone quarry and by following the educational trail. The Fête du grès takes place every year at the end of August and brings the quarry workers’ trade back to life. The festival date and the year-round free quarry visit offer different time frames: you do not need to plan your trip for the end of August to visit the quarry. If you want to experience the festival, check the exact event dates before booking.
On foot along the Sentier des carriers
The Sentier des carriers (n°33) starts at Impasse de La Forge Kaïtel in Bonvillet. It is an easy four-kilometre circular hike with a walking time of one hour. Along the way, the route leads to several former stone extraction sites; hikers also see the Saône winding through the Bonvillet valley. The trail thus brings together two different perspectives: traces of past stone extraction and the river flowing through the valley. For planning your day, the stated walking time provides a concrete timeframe, while the length and circular route describe a clearly defined hiking option.
The Saône on a hiking and cycling route
The Boucle cyclosportive B5 – La source de la Saône also passes through Bonvillet: here, it crosses the Saône. Travellers encounter the river in different ways on the two routes. On the Sentier des carriers, hikers see it winding through the valley; on the B5, crossing it is the specific connection to Bonvillet. This helps you choose your focus: the Sentier is an easy four-kilometre walk taking one hour, while the B5 is a cyclosportive route that crosses the Saône in Bonvillet.
Plan your stay and holiday rental
When looking for a holiday rental in Bonvillet, it is worth deciding first on your travel dates and preferred focus. If you want the Fête du grès to be part of your stay, plan for the end of August and check the exact festival dates. The sandstone quarry, however, can be visited free of charge all year round. If you want to include the Sentier des carriers, you can use its one-hour walking time as a concrete timeframe. This lets you plan your stay either around a festival date or around a visit to the quarry and a hike.
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