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Arches (Vosges) walks
Grand Arches Historical Circular Route
Visorando Member
11.65 mi
+682 ft
-656 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Arches (Vosges) (Vosges)
This route runs alongside the supply canal to the Bouzey reservoir and takes you past numerous historic sites, including the American Cemetery at Épinal, the Bois d'Arches intermediate military depot, the Bois d'Arches M59 battery, and Redoubts No. 2 and No. 1 at Bois d'Arches.
Southern route of the Epinal fortress
11.88 mi
+1,161 ft
-928 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arches (Vosges) (Vosges)
4th stage of the tour of the Épinal stronghold via the Forts, taking you from Arches via the Réduit du Bois d’Arches, the Bois d’Arches intermediate depot, Fort du Bambois, the Étang du Bult intermediate depot, Fort des Friches and finishing at Fort du RoulonThis is a linear walk, so please leave a car at the Morevoid pond after Roulon on the road to Uzemain. Make your way to the starting point in Arches via Nayemont, Uriménil, Dounoux and Hadol.
East-East-South route of the Épinal Fortress
11.48 mi
+912 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
Third part of the tour of the forts of the Épinal stronghold.A walking route linking Fort de La Mouche to Arches via Fort d’Arches, built by General Séré de Rivières.
Bambois Route
Tourist office
5.75 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dounoux (Vosges)
Come and enjoy this invigorating hike and discover the Fort de Bambois at the same time.
The Saint-Laurent hillside
5.04 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.
Route des Grands Bois in Deyvillers
12.54 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.
Haut-du-Bois circular
8.69 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,237 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Docelles (Vosges)
This route winds through beautiful deciduous forests and allows you to discover the Haut-du-Bois maquis site, a symbol of the actions of many maquisards during the Second World War. On 9 September 1944, this maquis of around thirty people was attacked by German forces. Following their leader's order to retreat, more than 20 were saved, but 10 lost their lives.
Route des Dix in Épinal
6.13 mi
+840 ft
-814 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.
Panoramic route at the Tête des Cuveaux
2.85 mi
+741 ft
-712 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Éloyes (Vosges)
An easy and very pleasant walk, winding through the undergrowth, which will take you to La Roche des Cuveaux, an unusual place and natural gem with a magnificent panorama, but also other beautiful viewpoints along the route, including one from the Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint: a 9-metre-high wooden promontory with an orientation table at the top. As a bonus, there are impressive rocks along the way. A real treat in autumn.
The historic centre of Épinal
0.75 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
The town of Épinal has over a thousand years of history. Recent archaeological excavations confirm human presence dating back to the Carolingian period. However, the historic centre developed under the impetus of the bishops of Metz, who settled in the town around 980. This neighbourhood also bears witness to the lives of the canonesses who occupied beautiful mansions around the basilica between the 13th century and the Revolution. Natural resources (water and timber) fostered the emergence of major industries such as paper and earthenware, followed by textiles.
The century-old Douglas firs of the Épinal Forest
5.75 mi
+466 ft
-466 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse.
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As forestry machinery is present, ruts are to be expected; as with all hikes, wear sturdy footwear and don’t be afraid of the mud.
Saint-Laurent, Étang du Bult, Ferme du Humbertois and Roches d’Olima
10.93 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,138 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
A signposted walk through the forest between Chantraine and Saint-Laurent offering a quick view of Épinal from the Olympe. The walk follows the Bouzey Lake water supply canal twice, passing by the Étang du Bult and the Étang du Riéfaing, as well as the Roches d’Olima after following a small stream.
Walk from La Passée to the Roches d'Olima
3.39 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
This walk starts from the Passée car park in Chantraine, joins and follows the Bouzey reservoir supply canal and passes at the foot of the Roches d'Olima. The route is mainly under the cover of trees.
West of Chantraine between the forest and the lake
9.59 mi
+682 ft
-689 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.
Roulier Loop
8.65 mi
+846 ft
-833 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Roulier (Vosges)
A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.
Route of the Three Soldiers Fountains
4.76 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
Legend attributes the name of the fountain to an event during the war in the time of Charles the Bold. Lorraine partisans, loyal to Duke René, harassed the Burgundians besieging Epinal and managed to lure a detachment of Burgundians into an ambush not far from the fountain. They killed many of the soldiers in the detachment and left the bodies of three of them there.
Belvedere and Cuveaux rocks
1.69 mi
+292 ft
-292 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Éloyes (Vosges)
A short hike full of surprises in a forest environment among sandstone rocks. A viewpoint equipped with a promontory offering a beautiful view of the Moselle valley.The circular route can be done in either direction, but the suggested direction allows you to better appreciate the elevation gain.There are markings (yellow diamonds) but they are not always easy to spot.
From Épinal to Lac de Bouzey
15.89 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,936 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A good day's hike west of Épinal to Lac de Bouzey, without any difficulties, with plenty of picnic spots. Much of the route is marked by the Club Vosgien.
The heights of Saint-Nabord
9.35 mi
+1,243 ft
-1,230 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nabord (Vosges)
A short, easy walk in the hills above Saint-Nabord (except for the climb at the start...). Ideal for getting back into shape after winter.
On the heights of Saint-Étienne de Remiremont
7.57 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,132 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont (Vosges)
A beautiful hike in the forest with no viewpoints except for the Roches de Thin. Worth doing in hot weather, as the scent of the pine trees makes it worthwhile.
Saint-Mont and the Chapel of Vieux Saint-Amé
5.24 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,598 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont (Vosges)
A waterfall, religious sites and a beautiful view of the town of Remiremont.
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Saint-Mont via Vieux Saint-Amé
3.45 mi
+955 ft
-948 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont (Vosges)
A beautiful shaded walk in the Fossard Forest, which has no shortage of points of interest: the beautiful Chapelle du Vieux Saint-Amé, the magnificent Saint-Mont esplanade, the Pont des Fées and the Miraumont waterfall. At the summit of Saint-Mont, a vast grassy area is ideally suited for a picnic break and offers, as a bonus, a magnificent 360° panorama of the Moselle and Moselotte valleys.