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The Chahalot resurgence
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6.74 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Allain (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from Allain, descend into a small valley in the heart of the forest, isolated from the noise of everyday life, where you can see wild boar piglets. Continue along the valley to a magnificent large oak tree and the Chahalot resurgence, which during high water periods bubbles with clear water from the Aroffe before flowing into the Bouvade. Return via a path lined with periwinkles and pass by a mirabelle plum orchard where you can see deer feasting.
La Deuille d'Ochey
6.25 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ochey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk starting from Ochey, mostly through the woods, allowing you to discover a very pleasant spot, the Fontaine d'Ochey, a pretty turquoise blue resurgence, pouring out a good volume of water at this time of year (early April), but also worth seeing at other times.
Between vineyards and forests around Bulligny
6.06 mi
+610 ft
-597 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Bulligny (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A route to discover the heritage of the wine-growing village of Bulligny, its vineyards, woods and mysterious "blue pond". With a beautiful view of the Côtes de Toul vineyards.
Deuille d'Ochey and Puits du Chahalot starting from Bicqueley
9.93 mi
+650 ft
-650 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bicqueley (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This walk allows you to discover, particularly in mid-winter (mid-January), the phenomenon of water resurgences near the small village of Bicqueley, a stone’s throw from the town of Toul.
Blue, pure waters, springing up amidst beautiful forests.
Very little elevation gain.
Circular from Bois de Bicqueley to Pierre-la-Treiche
7.62 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-la-Treiche (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This walk in the Toulois region at Pierre-la-Treiche will take you to the Deuille, a small stream in the Bicqueley forest, with a return trip along the Moselle.
Circular route of the Moselle between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul
9.43 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-la-Treiche (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Explore the Moselle circular loops between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul. Starting from the car park at Pierre-la-Treiche, head towards Chaudeney along a small path through the woods on the right bank of the Moselle. Visit the Chaudeney dam and the two locks at Toul. Return along the narrow-gauge canal, then via the hamlet of Gare-le-Cou and the Château de la Rochotte.
History and tags in the Bois de Charmes-la-Côte
6.73 mi
+407 ft
-420 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Domgermain (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This hike is located near the Côtes de Toul vineyards.
You will discover the old Fort de Charmes-la-Côte and many vestiges of the past.
Pretty tags created by a local graphic designer add to the charm of this hike.
The paths and trails are easy to follow and present no danger.
However, do not stray from the paths, as there are still many hazards in the undergrowth linked to the activity of the forts. Keep an eye on children and keep dogs on a leash.
Le Métay and the Faviéres lake
8.35 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lalœuf (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk around the Métay and the Favières leisure centre, with magnificent scenery.
The circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-le-Treiche.
6.27 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Explore the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche, passing by old military structures and caves.
From the car park at the Villey-le-Sec dam, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche to discover the military structures, then return along the old railway line and the Moselle to visit the caves.
Circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche
5.77 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Walk along the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche or the 'cave route'.
Start at the Villey-le-Sec dam car park, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and along the old railway line to see the caves.
Return on flat ground via the cycle path.
Maron - Pierre-la-Treiche
15.26 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sexey-aux-Forges (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A leisurely bike ride along the Moselle with a few stops to visit the caves carved out by the Moselle in the karst rock when its level was much higher.
Maron/Sexey-aux-Forges
4.58 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sexey-aux-Forges (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A beautiful walk through the forest and along the Moselle with a lovely viewpoint halfway along the route, complete with a bench.
Domgermain Plateau and Val-de-Passey from Choloy-Ménillot
5.14 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Choloy-Ménillot (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular route starting with a fairly long climb through meadows, orchards and woodland towards the summit of the Domgermain Plateau. Cross its meadow, a Natura 2000 ecological site, along a hillside path where you will see the remains of fortifications dating from 1876, then descend towards the Val de Passey with a detour to the hamlet of Les Sept Sources (where you can quench your thirst with spring water from the forest) and its ponds.
The Brénon Valley
3.48 mi
+151 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ognéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From the valley floor, right by the Brénon, up to the top of the plateau where the view opens out onto a distant horizon, this peaceful walk offers a wide variety of landscapes.
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.
Between Gondreville and Villey-le-Sec
3.74 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
For a day’s hike, you can combine this route with the one covering Gondreville and the canalised Moselle, which offers a fine view of Villey-le-Sec and the hills around Toul.
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?
Through forests and meadows via Chaligny
4.85 mi
+404 ft
-420 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Maron (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A hike on the outskirts of Nancy offering a variety of landscapes, with forest sections and open areas around Chaligny.
The Bois de Grammont from the Savonnières farm
8.07 mi
+804 ft
-810 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Foug (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This pleasant circuit crosses the communal forest of Foug from the Savonnières farm.
The crosses of Aroffe
5.16 mi
+440 ft
-410 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aroffe (Vosges)
This easy little route, straddling the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle departments, will take you through woods and farmland in rolling, bucolic countryside. Enjoy the fresh air among the ploughed fields and pastures in this little-visited region.
Gondreville and the Canalised Moselle
6.08 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Route starting from Gondreville, one of the oldest towns in Lorraine, with beautiful views of the canalised Moselle.
Around Velaine-en-Haye via the Greenway
3.57 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Velaine-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk through the countryside and forest, with a chance to discover the old village of Velaine-en-Haye.
Barrès Brunehaut route on the Hill of Sion
5.17 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saxon-Sion (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This superb route offers an exceptional view of the Saintois and Xaintois regions from the Monument Barrès, as well as beautiful panoramas throughout the route, which is exclusively on footpaths. It also allows you to discover the very pretty medieval village of Vaudémont and its ramparts.