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Canal de l'Est walks
Le Grand Rozot
Visorando Member
4.43 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Crévéchamps (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Pleasant walk along the canal on the way there and back around the ponds.
Around Richardménil through the woods and along the canals
5.30 mi
+151 ft
-128 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Richardménil (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Around Richardméil
5.63 mi
+361 ft
-371 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Flavigny-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Sedan, the lake and the canal
4.64 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
A walk around the lake in November, shrouded in mist, with a detour through the town centre and the renovated old quarters, then back along the canal, admiring the reflections of the bourgeois houses in its dark waters.
The wild Moselle from Mangonville
7.15 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mangonville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This is a pleasant walk offering beautiful views of the Moselle and allowing you to discover the ruins of the medieval castle of Bainville-aux-Miroirs, as well as an old nail factory and its large wheel, an industrial relic in a rural setting. In the second part of the route, a path through a nature reserve allows you to get close to the wild Moselle and its surroundings before following the Canal de l'Est (southern branch) along the shaded towpath.
History of iron
13.35 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,319 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chavigny (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the history of iron around Neuves-Maisons.
Route Bains – Hautmougey – La Colosse – Bains
8.08 mi
+686 ft
-653 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
An easy circular route visiting the Canal des Vosges and the “La Colosse” sandstone quarry.
The Piot Cross at the start of the route from Wadelincourt
11.01 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wadelincourt (Ardennes)
A route with very few sections through woodland which, throughout the walk, offers hikers sweeping panoramic views over the Bar and Meuse valleys.
The Tuileries Route in Passavant-la-Rochère
Tourist office6.57 mi
+371 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Passavant-la-Rochère (Haute-Saône)
From Étang Neuf, a natural area featuring chalets and huts for hikers who have retained their childlike spirit, the route reveals the industrial past of Passavant-la-Rochère as it passes close to six former tile works, three of which were still in operation in the 1950s. However, the advent of cement tiles hastened the closure of the last remaining tile works, causing the village’s population to halve over the same period.
Tour of the Bouzey Reservoir
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!
Around Flavigny-sur-Moselle
8.02 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Flavigny-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Walk around the village of Flavigny-sur-Moselle, passing through the village, along the Canal de l'Est and through the Bois de Benney.
Canal de l’Est between Corre and Demangevelle
6.14 mi
+253 ft
-253 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Corre (Haute-Saône)
Discover the village of Corre, its church, the harbour on the Saône and its many boats, the locks between Demangevelle and Corre by following the Charles le Téméraire cycle route, a viewpoint over the valley from the path linking Corre to Demangevelle via the suburb, and the village of Demangevelle, overlooked by two towers (private property).
Exploring the bocage of Fontenoy-le-Château
6.66 mi
+230 ft
-253 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fontenoy-le-Château (Vosges)
The commune of Fontenoy-le-Château still boasts a fine network of hedgerows and remarkable trees. This path winds its way through this rural landscape, amidst meadows and hedgerows. A bucolic atmosphere is guaranteed. In spring, it offers a great opportunity to watch and listen to the birds that use these vegetation formations to nest.
Discovering the heritage of Bains-les-Bains
6.21 mi
+456 ft
-430 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
This walk combines exploring historical and natural heritage with a wooded route running alongside the Canal des Vosges, before finally skirting the site of the Manufacture Royale de Bains-les-Bains (see practical information).
03/08/2023 Moderator’s note: hike modified at point 6.
"Blue Lily" loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains
3.74 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Hike starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a magnificent 18th-century industrial site. Follow the blue fleurs-de-lis signs
Les Baraques, the Canal de l'Est, the Manufacture Royale
3.08 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale car park in Bains-les-Bains. After crossing lock 32, you will climb gently through the woods towards the hamlet of Les Baraques, then reach lock 31 and finish on the towpath between the river and the canal.
(Please note that hunting is permitted on a small section of the route on Thursdays and Sundays.)
"Orange Fleur de Lys" circular starting from the Manufacture Royale
8.62 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in La Vôge-les-Bains, this trail marked with orange fleurs-de-lis first runs alongside the Coney and the Canal de l’Est, then through Fontenoy-le-Château, before making a wide circular route across the plateau to reach the Maison Forestière de la Pipée. The return route follows the Ruisseau de Gruey to rejoin the Coney and return to the Manufacture Royale.
“Fleur de Lys Violette” circular walk: Manufacture – Chemin Noir – Canal de l’Est
3.73 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale, a circular route crosses the estate, passing by the chapel, the ice house and the woods. Following the purple fleur-de-lis markings, you then reach the small forest track known as “le Chemin Noir” by local residents. After crossing the D164, you’ll join a small path through the forest to reach the old Roman road, which descends towards the “Pont du Coney” and then onto the Voie Bleue, the canal cycle path, to return to the Manufacture Royale.
From the Meuse Valley to the banks of the Meuse
9.25 mi
+909 ft
-896 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Doulcon (Meuse)
Starting from Doulcon, you will discover the typical landscapes of the Meuse coast. A detour through the pretty village of Mont-devant-Sassey has some beautiful architectural surprises in store for you! You will then reach the village of Sassey-sur-Meuse via the coast before reaching Dun-sur-Meuse and then Doulcon via the towpath along the navigable Meuse. Passing through four municipalities: Dun-sur-Meuse, Doulcon, Mont-devant-Sassey and Sassey-sur-Meuse, you can start your walk from any of them. You can also split this walk to shorten it or avoid the forest during the hunting season.
Around Neuviller-sur-Moselle
7.13 mi
+89 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Neuviller-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Hike between the wild Moselle, ponds and the Canal de l'Est (southern branch). A very pleasant route in spring or summer. Beautiful views of the wild Moselle and the canal.
"White Fleur de Lys" brooch, Manufacture Royale - la Pipée - Les Baraques
3.75 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a walk along the towpath between the Canal de l’Est and the River Coney. La Pipée footbridge, Bois de la Pipée and through the hamlet of Les Baraques. Down through the woods to lock no. 32. Marked with white fleurs-de-lis
Loop - Manufacture Royale - Hautmougey - Canal de l'Est
6.41 mi
+292 ft
-308 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains, through the forest, the fields on the Plateau de la Fosse le Loup and along the Canal de l'Est.
Private hunting is permitted in part of the forest on Thursdays and Sundays.
"Red fleur-de-lys" loop of the Manufacture Royale de Bains
1.99 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Between the towpath and the forest, a short loop following the red fleurs-de-lis starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains.
(You may encounter a private hunt on Thursdays and Sundays)
Very difficult 