Art-sur-Meurthe walks

An urban walk along a cycle path starting from the Bois de Badonfosse. Starting from Saulxures-lès-Nancy, heading to the Chartreuse de Bosserville via the Bois de Badonfosse, continuing towards the Marne-Rhine Canal at Laneuveville, just outside Nancy, crossing the Meurthe via the Bosserville footbridge. The walk continues along the canal towards the port of Nancy, passing through Jarville-la-Malgrange and the outskirts of Nancy. Junction with the Meurthe at Saint-Max, followed by a walk along the Meurthe. Return via Avenue Eugène Pottier and Rue Salvador Allende.

A pleasant walk taking you past Saulxures Castle, the pretty village of Saulxures and its surroundings.

An urban hike and cycle path on the outskirts of Saulxures-lès-Nancy, Pulnoy, Seichamps and Tomblaine.A circular route to discover this urban area, passing through town centres, shopping areas and new housing developments.

Varangéville is the last town in France with an active mine. This mine extracts rock salt. This hike offers views of the mine facilities and the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port.

A circular walk starting from the Orée du Bois housing estate in Fléville-devant-Nancy, heading to the hamlet of Clos Cardinal via the connecting canal, the Roman bridge and the hamlet of Gerardcourt, and returning via the plain.

Start at the L’Orée du Bois housing estate, walk a short distance along the diversion canal, then take a short climb towards the Bois des Convers for the view of Nancy, and descend into Laneuveville-devant-Nancy to reach the Marne-Rhine Canal. Return via the cycle path along the diversion canal.

A short route of about 2 hours, through fields and woodland, very pleasant, with little elevation gain.

A pleasant walk around Fléville, Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy, combining the countryside (panoramic view of the surrounding towns) and walking along the canal with its locks and birds.

A pleasant walk around Fléville and Laneuveville in front of Nancy, combining the countryside with panoramic views of the surrounding towns, and returning along the Marne-Rhine Canal with its junctions, locks and birds.

On the Moselle circular route, along the Meurthe between Jarville-la-Malgrange and Malzéville. A hike mainly on cycle paths or specially designed trails to discover the meanders of the tranquil Meurthe with its birds, passing by the Old Mills of Nancy and the historic monument "La Douera" in Malzéville.

An easy walk through part of the Greater Nancy urban area without leaving the countryside.

Moderator update on 25/05/2020: Please note! This walk is currently being updated. A pleasant and easy route exploring a “rurban” commune on the right bank of Nancy and its main attractions, around the golf course, its recreational forest and its lake, whilst avoiding roads as much as possible. There is also a beautiful viewpoint overlooking the whole of the Nancy conurbation.

Moderator update on 25/05/2020: Please note! This walk is currently being updated. A pleasant and easy route exploring a “rurban” commune on the right bank of Nancy and its main attractions, around the golf course, its recreational forest and its lake, whilst avoiding roads as much as possible.

A route combining a visit to Fléville-devant-Nancy with its Renaissance castle and the rolling landscapes of the Vermois; it follows some sections used in the distant past (a Gallo-Roman road) or more recently (harnessed horses at the beginning of the 20th century). Route updated in January 2026.

Starting from Houdemont, head towards the Chapelle des Pauvres and its orientation table, passing through the Bois Le Duc. Walk through the paths and viewpoint of the Parc de Brabois and take a tour of the Jardin du Montet with its chapel. Then return via the orientation table above the cemetery, descend into the old village and walk through the gardens of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy. Return to Houdemont via the Château de la Ronchère.

Alternative route if it has rained heavily in the previous days, if the footbridge over the pond is under water and therefore impassable.

A short walk offering a glimpse of the Solvay factory, the port which once received barges for the factory, a pond and the Notre-Dame de Grâce Chapel in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe.

An easy family walk around Dombasle-sur-Meurthe with varied landscapes and views.

A tour of Nancy city centre, starting from the famous Place Stanislas.

A circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance, towards the village of Réméréville. Pass through the Bois de Champenoux, steeped in history from the First World War, then head towards Réméréville along country lanes. Return via small roads, passing in front of Romémont Castle and the Chapelle de Froide Terre chapel.

A circular starting from the village of Velaine-sous-Amance, taking a small road to the village of Cerville, passing the old castle and church, then heading towards Laneuvelotte along field paths and small roads, crossing the underground gas storage facility and enjoying views of the Château de Voirincourt. Arrival in Laneuvelotte, then return to Velaine-sous-Amance via the quiet D86 road, passing in front of Tremblois Castle.

Many fruit trees to see along the way. Departure from Coyviller, then visit Manoncourt-en-Vermois, the Charles Sonnoni memorial and return to Coyviller.

A pleasant route on the Malzéville Plateau at the Porte de Nancy, offering a change of scenery while skirting around an aerodrome. The circuit features a variety of natural environments, with sections through woods, along the edge of woods, and across grassy fields and moorland.

A very varied route for those who enjoy long hikes or training in the mountains or on trails. Hikers will appreciate the views, while trail runners will enjoy the alternation between flat sections and steep slopes. The route is designed to achieve a relatively high elevation gain/length ratio for this region. There are numerous shortcuts available if needed.Updated in December 2025.

Circular starting from Ludres, crossing the old village, with panoramic views of the Moselle valley above Messein and crossing the Cité d'Affrique (Camp Leuque). A gentle section on the plateau but also some steep passages. Route designed to accumulate elevation gain (well suited to Nordic walking) but with possible detours. Route modified at the end of 2025 to take into account previously issued opinions.

On the lands of Charles-Nicolas-Sigisbert Sonnini de Manoncourt, french naturalist, born on1 February 1751 in Lunéville and died on 9 May 1812 in Paris.

Departure from the Plateau des Loisirs for this very shady hike in the undergrowth around Camp d'Affrique.

A roller coaster ride around the Grand Canyon with beautiful views of Nancy, the south of the conurbation, the Vermois and the Vosges (Donon). The route is designed as two circular loops with a viewpoint in the middle. An easy section (start and finish) through the classic forest of the Plateau de Haye, but also a beautiful limestone lawn; a passage by the Fonteno stream in the heart of the old village of Houdemont and a more technical section on the hillside, with alternating flat sections and sometimes steep climbs. Route updated in December 2025.

The route runs mainly across the plateau with a detour halfway up the hillside to the outskirts of Houdemont. In between, it passes a viewpoint offering a fine view of Nancy, the southern part of the conurbation, the Vermois region and the Vosges (the Donon is visible on a clear day).

Meurthe-et-Moselle in all its splendour: water, meadows, farmland and forest!

This is an easy hike, passing by the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique, mainly in the woods, offering beautiful views of the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Moselle valley, and allowing you to explore the ruins of the Cité (also known as Camp) d'Affique, a Gallic archaeological site dating from the early Iron Age, around 500 BC. The Visorando app is recommended.

Discover the landscapes of the Coteaux de Ludres!

To complete the triptych covering the Ludres plateau (see also Ludres-Houdemont and Ludres-Messein), this circular route mainly covers the commune of Chavigny and takes in the three highlights of the plateau: Camp Leuque, traces of mining activity and a beautiful view of the Vosges mountains.

A route of four villages with magnificent views of the countryside (Pain de Sucre, start of the Seille valley) and the Vosges mountains on a clear day. Pass by the Priory of Blanzey, which is private property but accessible on foot.

On the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular route between Dommartin-sous-Amance and the Priory of Blanzey in Bouxières-aux-Chênes. Set off along a country lane to reach Laître-sous-Amance with its medieval church. Climb up to Amance via a small, well-maintained path, taking in the village, the listed church, the hilltop of the old fortified castle and the views over the towns north of Nancy, then over the valley of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and Leyr. Follow a track to reach part of the village of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and head to the Priory of Blanzey. Then, via a woodland path, take a short walk through the Bois de Blanzey to visit the tower and the old orchards of Crany. Return to the starting point via a field path and a stony track.

A circular starting from Dommartin-sous-Amance to the hillside village of Eulmont with its castle, returning via Agincourt and the Pain de Sucre tour. A short detour can be made to visit the Blanzey chapel, a historic monument.

A getaway from the centre of Richardménil to its neighbouring towns: Méréville, Messein, Ludres and Fléville. This almost triangular route follows or runs alongside the old freight routes: the Canal de l'Est, now the Canal des Vosges, the Canal de Jonction and the old railway lines serving the Ludres-Fléville industrial zone. If you cross this industrial zone during the week, you will understand why barges and trains no longer run in the area... Route updated in January 2026.

If you love old buildings, this pleasant hike in the commune of Eulmont will allow you to discover the historic village of Eulmont, see numerous fountains and the church wall, climb the hillsides through orchards to reach the Tour du Crany and enjoy breathtaking views of the Amezule valley!

A hike around the village of Richardménil, passing through the Bois Leleau, the Bois Impérial, the Tombouctou plateau with a view of Ludres and Nancy, a visit to the Saint Georges Church before returning via the Canal des Vosges.

A walk in search of the locations of the batteries in the woods of Côte Jadelot and Grand Mont in Amance. These batteries defended the soldiers in the Amance en Contrebas State Forest. Return via the old Amance iron mine. Circular route that can be classified as moderate despite short forays deep into the forest with a few off-trail sections in search of military structures.

A beautiful walk through orchards, with views of the Vosges mountains and Nancy. This walk is particularly interesting in April when the mirabelle plum trees are in bloom.

A pleasant hike on the forest plateau above Lay-Saint-Christophe. It crosses the Bois d'Eulmont and the Forêt Communale d'Eulmont and offers a very natural route on the outskirts of the city of Nancy. Hikers will be accompanied by the song of numerous birds throughout the route. The village of Lay-Saint-Christophe has 17 fountains, some of which are on or near the path.

A circular, rural loop with beautiful views and a stop at the Groupe Lorraine 42 monument. Pass by the mirabelle plum orchards.

A pleasant hike near the city of Nancy, allowing you to discover the natural beauty of the Meurthe-et-Moselle hillside. This route is quite challenging as the ascents and descents of the hillside are straight and fairly steep. The path through the plateau forest allows you to get close to nature in a wooded environment. Numerous birds will brighten up your walk and, with a bit of luck, you may even see deer in the forest.

A circular route along roads, field paths and woodland tracks between the villages of Erbéviller-sur-Amezule and Sornéville. Passing through the woods of Faulx and Grignan. A beautiful distant view of the countryside as you leave the Bois de Faulx. Passing an observation post with its small sentry box, a remnant of the First World War, at a place called Les Hauts Royaux in Réméréville.

Bouxières-aux-Dames, from the top of its hill, overlooks the A31 motorway.Rich in surprising and bucolic listed sites, come and discover the small heritage of this commune, which recalls the life and beliefs of our ancestors.Just 15 km north of Nancy, this area is well worth exploring.The banks of the Étang de Mérrey and the lawn offer peace and greenery, perfect for a short break. Please note that the route has been temporarily changed (forest hazard), follow this description.