Arches (Vosges) walks

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.

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.

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.

Come and enjoy this invigorating hike and discover the Fort de Bambois at the same time.

This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.

A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.

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.

A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.

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.

A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse. Make sure to download the map before you lose mobile signal. 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. 

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.

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.

A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.

A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A waterfall, religious sites and a beautiful view of the town of Remiremont. For changes to the route, see the reviews

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.

Tour of the Fossard Massif, passing through Saint-Mont, Sainte-Sabine and Saint-Arnould.