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Bouxières-aux-Bois walks
Virine route
Visorando Member
8.25 mi
+764 ft
-781 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouxières-aux-Bois (Vosges)
A varied hike through woods, meadows and valleys.
Please note: the section of the route from point (10) is currently impassable due to fallen trees along the stream. To return to the starting point, head towards Circourt by following the road (D39) to the right, then turn left into Rue de la Chapelle, which passes in front of the church, and continue straight on along the road that extends from it to join the D39a. Cross it to find the path you took at the start and follow it to the left to return to the car park.
Route de Circourt
4.49 mi
+636 ft
-636 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Circourt (Vosges)
A pleasant little walk through woods, fields and paths, with some gentle hills. Starting from Virine, you’ll head down to Circourt, walk around the village and climb back up through the woods to return to Virine, passing a 360° viewpoint! Ideal in summer with plenty of shaded areas, though there are a few fairly steep slopes.
Frizon Springs Trail
Local authority
6.42 mi
+377 ft
-387 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
A stroll through the heart of Frizon. You will find information boards dedicated to the village’s heritage, spread across the three walking routes starting from the church car park. The Blue Circular Route allows you to explore the forest, as well as its flora and fauna. It takes you to the Fontaine Valère, where you can learn more about its history and taste its iron-rich mineral water.
Barban Trail
3.55 mi
+217 ft
-226 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
A stroll through the heart of Frizon. You will find information boards about the heritage of the village of Frizon, spread across the three walking routes starting from the car park by the church.
The circular loop is the most family-friendly and the shortest. Suitable for pushchairs with good wheels: it is recommended that there be at least two people.
Valère Fountain Circular in Frizon
6.53 mi
+394 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
This is an easy walk that follows the blue chestnut leaf markings and takes you to the Fontaine Valère fountain.
Circular route around Domèvre-sur-Avière
4.87 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Domèvre-sur-Avière (Vosges)
An easy walk following the Club Vosgien’s ‘Green Ring’ signposts. The route takes you through deciduous woodland (oak, beech, birch), fields and meadows.
Essegney lake
2.42 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Essegney (Vosges)
A short, flat walk in the shade by the water, relatively easy to navigate (suitable for a "cross" pushchair)... around a lake.
Tour of the Bouzey Reservoir
Tourist office
5.18 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sanchey (Vosges)
The Bouzey Reservoir, a natural gem situated a stone’s throw from the town of Épinal, is a multifaceted site, perfect for relaxation and ideal for clearing your head. Its lush green surroundings offer a complete change of scenery and it is the perfect place to enjoy a range of sporting and leisure activities. Immerse yourself in idyllic landscapes where you can get active, go for a swim or simply laze on the beach!
Étang de la Comtesse
7.34 mi
+725 ft
-699 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sanchey (Vosges)
This walk will take you through the Ban d'Uxegney National Forest, starting with the Étang de la Comtesse and its peat bog, where you can discover the little "firefly nymph", frogs, water lilies, marsh marigolds, yellow bladderwort and floating bulrush. Not to mention the sundew, which is an insectivorous plant.
Throughout this walk, you will also discover the Roches d'Olima, its powder magazine and the supply canal for the Bouzey reservoir.
The Portieux Glassworks and the Glassmakers’ Trail
3.83 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Portieux (Vosges)
Starting from the annexe of the Marie de la Verrerie in Portieux, take a detour through the forest, discover a remarkable tree and return via the old glassmakers’ railway line.
Route between Madon and the forest
6.08 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Maroncourt (Vosges)
The Madon and its tributaries are waterways that are important to preserve and maintain, both to limit flooding and for the environment, as they are sources of biodiversity and are responsible for the landscapes you will pass through on this walk.
Amidst vineyards and church spires, starting from Charmes
10.00 mi
+676 ft
-673 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charmes (Vosges) (Vosges)
A scenic trail offering magnificent views of the Moselle Valley, the blue ridge of the Vosges, the Hill of Sion and the Saintois region. There are also many cultural and natural attractions to discover: churches, wash houses, fountains, the Canal de l’Est, ponds and the Moselle.
The historic centre of Épinal
0.75 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
The town of Épinal has over a thousand years of history. Recent archaeological excavations confirm human presence dating back to the Carolingian period. However, the historic centre developed under the impetus of the bishops of Metz, who settled in the town around 980. This neighbourhood also bears witness to the lives of the canonesses who occupied beautiful mansions around the basilica between the 13th century and the Revolution. Natural resources (water and timber) fostered the emergence of major industries such as paper and earthenware, followed by textiles.
Route of the Three Soldiers Fountains
4.76 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
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.
Walk from La Passée to the Roches d'Olima
3.39 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
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.
West of Chantraine between the forest and the lake
9.59 mi
+682 ft
-689 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.
Saint-Laurent, Étang du Bult, Ferme du Humbertois and Roches d’Olima
10.93 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,138 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
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.
Around Renauvoid
7.28 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Renauvoid (Vosges)
An easy walk combining nature and history, near Épinal, mostly through woodland, on a route signposted by the Club Vosgien. During this walk, you will discover the source of the Avière, then the memorial stone erected in memory of the airmen shot down in July 1944, and further on, the Fontaine de la Couleuvre, built by the military to water their horses.
Route des Dix in Épinal
6.13 mi
+840 ft
-814 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.
The Source de l’Avière in Renauvoid
3.56 mi
+299 ft
-315 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Renauvoid (Vosges)
A hilly rural and woodland route within the Renauvoid municipal area, passing by fountains, springs and rivers.
From Épinal to Lac de Bouzey
15.89 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,936 ft
9h 00
Difficult
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
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.
The Saint-Laurent hillside
5.04 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.
East-East-South route of the Épinal Fortress
11.48 mi
+912 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
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.
Bambois Route
5.75 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dounoux (Vosges)
Come and enjoy this invigorating hike and discover the Fort de Bambois at the same time.
Sources of the Saône and Madon rivers, Saint-Martin cave
9.53 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Escles (Vosges)
A small, discreet corner of the Vosges, but one full of beautiful discoveries. Among others, the sources of the Saône and Madon rivers. We recommend that you read the description beforehand to identify the specific points of interest on the route in advance.