Bouconville-sur-Madt walks

A short, easy walk along a dirt track. Best enjoyed early in the morning or at sunset to make the most of the abundant wildlife at these times and a sunset over the pond!

A beautiful bike ride in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park and, more specifically, the superb Forêt Domaniale de la Reine, which straddles the departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse.It is a so-called "wet" forest, containing more than a dozen natural ponds.

This lake is a reserve with sensitive natural environments, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.It is a wild environment except on its northern shore, where there are leisure centres that are very pleasant during the summer months, but don't be put off by the crowds and don't hesitate to pay for parking.

A landscape of woodland and farmland, springs and fountains, old forts, as well as a view of the Euville quarry. A short sensory trail has been added along the path at point 10 A rest area, as idyllic as you could wish for, near the Gévaux chapel, or in the tranquillity of the Noblanvau valley: lovely picnic areas at both these points. Please note: We will not be following any permanent signposting. Please follow this description carefully.

This route takes in the villages of Buxerulles, Buxières-sous-les-Côtes and Woinville. It passes through vineyards, orchards and woodland. It can be regarded as the ‘balcony of the Côtes’, overlooking Lake Madine. There are lovely views over the plain, the Côtes de Meuse and the Montsec hill.

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.

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

Tourist route through forests, vineyards and orchards. Discover typical Lorraine villages in the Côtes de Toul region, such as Lagney, Bruley and Laneuveville derrière Foug. Route without any particular difficulties.

A walk to explore Remenauville, a village destroyed during the First World War, with an extension southwards along the edge of ‘Petite Suisse lorraine’ and through the fields.

A pleasant little walk in the Haye region and Petite Suisse Lorraine, in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Park.

A lovely walk along good paths; the route passes through Laneuveville behind Foug with its lovely rest area, picnic tables, stream and the Prensieux fountain. Laneuveville, behind Foug, stands out for its fountains, its colourful shutters and, more unusually, its electricity poles and a few items of street furniture legally decorated by artists. The route leaves Laneuveville via a small tarmac road which quickly turns into the ‘Grand Chemin Blanc’. This section is completely unshaded until you return to the forest after the ‘Faux Moulin’. NOTE: this route follows numerous signposts and, in particular, the Yellow Rings. These are specified in this description.

A lovely walk through vineyards and orchards, with beautiful views of the Lorraine vineyards and the chance to discover typical Lorraine villages and their unique characteristics. No particular difficulty, walking on good paths There are many trails and signposts in this region, but this route does not follow any particular signposting. It is therefore advisable to follow the description and map or GPS route carefully.

A peaceful walk around the Meuse and Troussey, with the added bonus of crossing the Mazagran Canal Bridge.

A route through the Kœur State Forest, which takes in a little gem: the Étang des Moines, right in the heart of the forest. This route can also be easily completed on foot.

An easy walk between Jaulny and its castle and Rembercourt-sur-Mad, through the surrounding forests and along the River Rupt de Mad.

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.

This pleasant circuit crosses the communal forest of Foug from the Savonnières farm.

Follow the contours of Mont St-Michel; no particular difficulty. It’s just a slight climb… a family hike. Moderator’s note added on 20/07/2021: The car park at the start of this walk seems difficult to find (has it disappeared since 2012?). Suggestion: park near (5), close to the sports ground?

A circular route that follows open paths with views overlooking Rembercourt-sur-Mad, crosses the forests of the Villecey-sur-Mad communal woodland, runs alongside the Grand Fontaine stream with views of the old ponds, follows part of the Metz-Madine path and runs alongside old buried blockhouses.

A circular route starting with a fairly long climb through meadows, orchards and woodland towards the summit of the Domgermain Plateau. Cross its meadow, a Natura 2000 ecological site, along a hillside path where you will see the remains of fortifications dating from 1876, then descend towards the Val de Passey with a detour to the hamlet of Les Sept Sources (where you can quench your thirst with spring water from the forest) and its ponds.

This route follows the ancient valley of the Moselle, which used to flow into the Meuse at Pagny-sur-Meuse before it was diverted, some 200,000 years ago, towards the Meurthe due to the accumulation of alluvial deposits at the Foug weir. Starting from Toul, you follow the Ingressin valley, which runs along the former course of the Moselle; you then cross the Foug weir to emerge into the Val de l’Asne and arrive at Pagny-sur-Meuse at the former confluence of the two rivers.

Listed as a Regional Nature Reserve, the Lachaussée pond has remained in its natural state. Many birds have made their home there or stop off during their migration. It is a haven of peace for flora and fauna.Please note: it is forbidden to stray from the existing paths, particularly around the ponds, otherwise you may be liable for a hefty fine.

Follow the circular course of the Moselle between Dommartin-lès-Toul and Gondreville. Visit the Dommartin redoubt and the Chaudeney battery. Walk through the old village of Gondreville, passing the Maison des Dîmes and along a short stretch of a small road to reach the Marne–Rhine Canal. Return to the car park along the canal.

Explore the circular bends of the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne, passing through: - the old Marne–Rhine Canal, - part of the fortifications at Villet-Saint-Etienne: Shelter No. 1, the Mordant Battery, the Bas du Chêne fortification and the East Vieux Canton fortification, - a wayside shrine with an orientation board above Villey-Saint-Etienne, - the bridges over the Terrouin, Return along the Moselle, the wide-gauge canal and the Fontenoy lock.

This route forms the basis for the gourmet walk organised on 27 April 2025. This walk allows you to discover three typical villages in the southern Toulois region: Domgermain, Charmes-la-Côte and Mont-le-Vignoble. Signposting has been put in place along the entire route for the day of the gourmet walk. The route described on Visorando complements this signposting and will subsequently allow you to complete this circular route at your leisure. You will simply need to omit the stages listed in the description. 

A walk that will take you through the Grandfontaine valley, a Sensitive Natural Area. The route runs mainly through woodland and along the bottom of a cool valley with its distinctive flora. You’ll also come across a protohistoric rampart, a few blockhouses and a lovely walk through an arboretum.

For a day’s hike, you can combine this route with the one covering Gondreville and the canalised Moselle, which offers a fine view of Villey-le-Sec and the hills around Toul.

Explore the Moselle circular loops between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul. Starting from the car park at Pierre-la-Treiche, head towards Chaudeney along a small path through the woods on the right bank of the Moselle. Visit the Chaudeney dam and the two locks at Toul. Return along the narrow-gauge canal, then via the hamlet of Gare-le-Cou and the Château de la Rochotte.

This walk in the Toulois region at Pierre-la-Treiche will take you to the Deuille, a small stream in the Bicqueley forest, with a return trip along the Moselle.