Bar-le-Duc walks

A short route that will take you to the Plateau de Resson. You can enjoy a full 360° panorama.

This 9km circular takes you to the Belvédère de Tannois and offers exceptional views over the Ornain valley.

A hike through the Trois Fontaines Forest will allow you to discover the karstic relief of the area with its numerous chasms, sinkholes and resurgences, and offer a historical glimpse of the region with its Trois Fontaines Abbey and the monument to those shot on 29 August 1944 in Robert-Espagne.

This 24 km circular is quite difficult with an elevation gain of 400 m, hence its name. Picnic tables are available in all the villages along the route. The route takes 6 hours (including a picnic). 40% of the route is shaded. In Stainville, visit the 16th-century Saint-Mathieu Church with its baldachin altar, oil paintings of Christ, the Château de Choiseul and the 19th-century stone fountain.

Well-marked hike mainly in the forest, passing near the developed chasms (wooden barriers). Yellow, white and redPR® markings for theGR® 14 and 14B.

Route around the town of Saint-Dizier, along the Marne and the canals. Markings: large blue dots on the pavements, pedestrian crossings marked "La grande boucle" and blue circle wooden markers.

This route offers panoramic views of several villages in the Marne Valley and takes you on a tour of several archaeological sites.

Close to the village of Dompcevrin, this Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the works of various artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.

A very pretty walk through the forest and then along the canal, with a slightly steep climb at the beginning but which quickly becomes easier with the descent towards Sommeville. Picturesque spot: the passage under the railway line, then over the river on a metal footbridge.

A beautiful summer walk along the canal, then discover the pretty village of Curel and climb through the forest to reach Chevillon. Beautiful views of the Marne Valley and the Châtonrupt Viaduct (in good weather).

Near the village of Dompcevrin, this 12 km Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the Meuse forest, where you can admire various works of art.

A beautiful walk near Saint-Mihiel on small paths where you can see orchids, a menhir and animals.

Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula. Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).

Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment. Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.

Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.

A route combining rural forest landscapes and some interesting monuments from the Great War. There is also a lovely view of the Woëvre plain, Montsec and Lake Madine.

Promenade champêtre dans la Forêt Domaniale du Der avec une partie en sous-bois, une partie autour d'un étang et une partie sur le GR®14B.

From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.

A short, bucolic walk in the forest between Bailly-aux-Forges and Laneuville-à-Rémy. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer. In winter, the southern part can be a little damp.

A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.

Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.

Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.

A memorial hike on a site where very deadly battles took place between February and April 1915, considered by some historians to be a prelude to the Battle of Verdun (nearby), which was triggered a year later. Several monuments and numerous remains mark the route, including impressive craters left by huge explosions.

A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.

A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.