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Bainville-sur-Madon walks
On the hillsides between Bainville and Viterne. Back to the lowlands and Maizières
Starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, head up the hillside, passing through the Bois Fossé and the Viterne quarry; take a detour via the orientation table to see the impressive quarry.
Head down towards Viterne through the woods, passing through the village with its fountain, washhouse and church.
Return across the plain, passing through the village of Maizières with its wash house, church and Stations of the Cross.
A short walk between Bainville-sur-Madon and Xeuilley
A circular walk starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, through the meadows alongside the River Madon to reach Xeuilley, then along a small road to join the D974 and up the hillside to admire the view over Xeuilley.
Moselle circulars: between Neuves-Maisons and Maron
Start between the canal and the Moselle, then follow the right bank to the Maron. Return along the left bank via Sexey-aux-Forges and Pont-Saint-Vincent. Discover how iron ore was transported from the old mines at Sexey-aux-Forges.
Between the Sainte-Barbe plateau and the forest at Pont-Saint-Vincent
A very easy walk with little elevation gain and two distinct landscapes: a very open woodland and the Sainte-Barbe plateau, which allows you to finish an autumn walk a little later in the day whilst still enjoying good visibility.
Double circular loop starting from Frolois
A double circular route through the Madon valley to visit the villages of Frolois, Pierreville, Autrey-sur-Madon and Pulligny.
Passing through Pont Saint-Vincent, Bainville and Frolois from Méréville
Starting from Méréville, a circular walk to see the does in the Bois du Moulin woods, a short stroll along the Madon before it joins the Moselle.
A stretch beneath Fort Pelissier with views over the Madon valley and the hillsides of Messein and Ludres
On Rue de la Gare in Bainville-sur-Madon, a stop at the Saint-Martin Fountain.
Return along the Madon before the climb up to Frolois and back to Méréville.
Boucles de la Moselle: between Messein and Neuves-Maisons
Start from Messein and return via the village of Méréville. A circular route with easy conditions, mostly on cycle paths.
The cliffs of Bois des Roches from Chavigny
Complete tour of the cliffs overlooking the commune of Messein, following them along the top and at their foot. Beautiful views of the natural evolution of the sedimentary massifs. Caution is advised on the cliff edge.
Chavigny Forest
A short walk through the woods on the outskirts of Nancy. No roads to cross. Easy parking next to the forester’s lodge on Route Charlemagne. Take care when setting off again, as the road from the University Hospital towards Chavigny is very busy.
History of iron
Discover the history of iron around Neuves-Maisons.
Greater Nancy between Chavigny and Clairlieu
On the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular stage between Chavigny and Clairlieu, returning via Chaligny and the Neuves Maisons iron mine
The walk is largely through woodland.
An urban section takes you through Chaligny and its historic gardens, and part of Neuves Maisons to reach the iron mine.
Tour of the Ludres plateau via the cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique
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.
Circular Moselle route between Maron and Villey-le-Sec
Follow the circular course of the Moselle between Maron and Villey-le-Sec.
Starting from Maron, at the car park by the old station, the route takes you through the Maron Forest and the Gondreville Forest, then down towards the Moselle via the Bois L’Évêque. The paths are in good condition and, at times, you might feel as though you’re in the Hautes Vosges.
Cross the Moselle via the dam and the large-capacity lock.
Return on flat ground via the cycle path along the Moselle.