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Montsec walks
Tour of Lake Madine from Montsec
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14.76 mi
+233 ft
-253 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montsec (Meuse)
This lake is a reserve with sensitive natural environments, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.It is a wild environment except on its northern shore, where there are leisure centres that are very pleasant during the summer months, but don't be put off by the crowds and don't hesitate to pay for parking.
Savonnières - Woinville route
9.61 mi
+938 ft
-925 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Valbois (Meuse)
A route combining rural forest landscapes and some interesting monuments from the Great War. There is also a lovely view of the Woëvre plain, Montsec and Lake Madine.
Forêt de la Reine - Lorraine region
10.16 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Broussey-Raulecourt (Meuse)
A beautiful bike ride in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park and, more specifically, the superb Forêt Domaniale de la Reine, which straddles the departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse.It is a so-called "wet" forest, containing more than a dozen natural ponds.
Above the Ruisseau de Marsoupe
5.91 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Mihiel (Meuse)
A beautiful walk near Saint-Mihiel on small paths where you can see orchids, a menhir and animals.
Old forts, springs, crosses and a chapel on the route from Gironville
10.93 mi
+1,237 ft
-1,227 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Geville (Meuse)
A landscape of woodland and farmland, springs and fountains, old forts, as well as a view of the Euville quarry.
A short sensory trail has been added along the path at point 10
A rest area, as idyllic as you could wish for, near the Gévaux chapel, or in the tranquillity of the Noblanvau valley: lovely picnic areas at both these points.
Please note: We will not be following any permanent signposting. Please follow this description carefully.
Jaulny and Jaunottes route
7.35 mi
+761 ft
-774 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jaulny (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy walk between Jaulny and its castle and Rembercourt-sur-Mad, through the surrounding forests and along the River Rupt de Mad.
Côte de Haye
9.43 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Domèvre-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant little walk in the Haye region and Petite Suisse Lorraine, in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Park.
Gros Caillou Route
7.47 mi
+512 ft
-531 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dompcevrin (Meuse)
Near the village of Dompcevrin, this 12 km Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the Meuse forest, where you can admire various works of art.
Lachaussée Pond and its satellite ponds
8.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lachaussée (Meuse)
Classified as a Regional Nature Reserve, the Lachaussée pond has remained in its natural state. Many birds have made their home here or stop here during their migration. It is a haven of peace for flora and fauna.
Please note that it is forbidden to leave the existing paths, particularly around the ponds, as you may be liable for a heavy fine.
The villages of the Toul coast and the surrounding area
12.69 mi
+1,053 ft
-1,083 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Lagney (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Tourist route through forests, vineyards and orchards. Discover typical Lorraine villages in the Côtes de Toul region, such as Lagney, Bruley and Laneuveville derrière Foug.
Route without any particular difficulties.
Mirabelle plums and grapes in the Toul region
5.67 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lucey (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk through vineyards and orchards, with beautiful views of the Lorraine vineyards and the chance to discover typical Lorraine villages and their unique characteristics.
No particular difficulty, walking on good paths
There are many trails and signposts in this region, but this route does not follow any particular signposting. It is therefore advisable to follow the description and map or GPS route carefully.
The Crête des Éparges
4.99 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Éparges (Meuse)
A memorial hike on a site where very deadly battles took place between February and April 1915, considered by some historians to be a prelude to the Battle of Verdun (nearby), which was triggered a year later. Several monuments and numerous remains mark the route, including impressive craters left by huge explosions.
Circuit around Mont St Michel on the hills above Toul
2.91 mi
+367 ft
-377 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Follow the contours of Mont St-Michel; no particular difficulty. It’s just a slight climb… a family hike.
Moderator’s note added on 20/07/2021: The car park at the start of this walk seems difficult to find (has it disappeared since 2012?). Suggestion: park near (5), close to the sports ground?
A circular bend in the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne
11.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Explore the circular bends of the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne, passing through:
- the old Marne–Rhine Canal,
- part of the fortifications at Villet-Saint-Etienne: Shelter No. 1, the Mordant Battery, the Bas du Chêne fortification and the East Vieux Canton fortification,
- a wayside shrine with an orientation board above Villey-Saint-Etienne,
- the bridges over the Terrouin,
Return along the Moselle, the wide-gauge canal and the Fontenoy lock.
