Colroy-la-Grande is shaped by the Fave Valley: the Fave flows through the village, and 76% of Colroy-la-Grande's area is forested. In Colroy-la-Grande, the Fave Valley widens considerably where it meets the Sainte-Catherine River. The Voyemont Massif forms the northern boundary of Colroy-la-Grande; its elevation is given as 793 m.
When planning a trip, the desire to rent a holiday apartment in Colroy-la-Grande may be the main consideration.
Culture and History
The historic settlement of Colroy-la-Grande is concentrated along the Fave. The parish church of Saint John the Baptist is located at Devant l'Eglise in Colroy-la-Grande and was rebuilt in 1772.
The Saint-Sébastien Chapel is located at 2 Faubourg Saint-Sébastien in Colroy-la-Grande and preserves statuettes of the saint. It was probably built in the 16th century to house an ossuary.
The series of ten boundary markers from the Ancien Régime also includes Colroy-la-Grande. The boundary markers from the Ancien Régime are made of pink sandstone.
The Railway Viaduct
The railway viaduct is located on Rue Cachée in Colroy-la-Grande. It has six arches, is 86 m long, and was built between 1923 and 1928 by the Compagnie de l'Est. The viaduct carries the railway across the valley of the Dirangoutte stream.
Hiking
The La Roche des Fées hiking trail is 8 km long and has an elevation gain of 290 m. It is signposted with a red ring marking. The La Roche des Fées hiking trail is designated with Colroy-la-Grande; Provenchères-et-Colroy is also mentioned.
Other places: Celles-Sur-Plaine, Liézey, Wisembach, Contrexéville, Sanchey, Travexin, Landaville, Darney
