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Chaligny walks
Moselle circulars: between Neuves-Maisons and Maron
Visorando Member
10.25 mi
+26 ft
-23 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Neuves-Maisons (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Through forests and meadows via Chaligny
4.85 mi
+404 ft
-420 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Maron (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A hike on the outskirts of Nancy offering a variety of landscapes, with forest sections and open areas around Chaligny.
The cliffs of Bois des Roches from Chavigny
3.93 mi
+728 ft
-745 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chavigny (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Maron/Sexey-aux-Forges
4.58 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sexey-aux-Forges (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A beautiful walk through the forest and along the Moselle with a lovely viewpoint halfway along the route, complete with a bench.
Maron - Pierre-la-Treiche
15.26 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sexey-aux-Forges (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A leisurely bike ride along the Moselle with a few stops to visit the caves carved out by the Moselle in the karst rock when its level was much higher.
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.
Boucles de la Moselle: between Messein and Neuves-Maisons
7.84 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Messein (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Start from Messein and return via the village of Méréville. A circular route with easy conditions, mostly on cycle paths.
Tour of the Ludres plateau via the cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique
4.58 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Grand tour of Camp d'Affrique
5.01 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Departure from the Plateau des Loisirs for this very shady hike in the undergrowth around Camp d'Affrique.
From Ludres to Houdemont – Short route
5.00 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The route runs mainly across the plateau with a detour halfway up the hillside to the outskirts of Houdemont. In between, it passes a viewpoint offering a fine view of Nancy, the southern part of the conurbation, the Vermois region and the Vosges (the Donon is visible on a clear day).
From Ludres to Chavigny via the Bois de la Grande Fraize
6.06 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
To complete the triptych covering the Ludres plateau (see also Ludres-Houdemont and Ludres-Messein), this circular route mainly covers the commune of Chavigny and takes in the three highlights of the plateau: Camp Leuque, traces of mining activity and a beautiful view of the Vosges mountains.
From the Ludres plateau to the Houdemont hillsides
6.83 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A roller coaster ride around the Grand Canyon with beautiful views of Nancy, the south of the conurbation, the Vermois and the Vosges (Donon). The route is designed as two circular loops with a viewpoint in the middle. An easy section (start and finish) through the classic forest of the Plateau de Haye, but also a beautiful limestone lawn; a passage by the Fonteno stream in the heart of the old village of Houdemont and a more technical section on the hillside, with alternating flat sections and sometimes steep climbs.
Route updated in December 2025.
In the heart of the Coteaux de Ludres
1.54 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the landscapes of the Coteaux de Ludres!
Circuit de Ludres par Messein
5.95 mi
+866 ft
-843 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Circular starting from Ludres, crossing the old village, with panoramic views of the Moselle valley above Messein and crossing the Cité d'Affrique (Camp Leuque). A gentle section on the plateau but also some steep passages. Route designed to accumulate elevation gain (well suited to Nordic walking) but with possible detours.
Route modified at the end of 2025 to take into account previously issued opinions.
Entrainement montagne ou trail autour du plateau de Ludres
14.09 mi
+2,356 ft
-2,329 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A very varied route for those who enjoy long hikes or training in the mountains or on trails. Hikers will appreciate the views, while trail runners will enjoy the alternation between flat sections and steep slopes. The route is designed to achieve a relatively high elevation gain/length ratio for this region. There are numerous shortcuts available if needed.Updated in December 2025.
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.
Double circular loop starting from Frolois
7.77 mi
+371 ft
-394 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Frolois (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A double circular route through the Madon valley to visit the villages of Frolois, Pierreville, Autrey-sur-Madon and Pulligny.
The Chapelle des Pauvres and the Parc de Brabois.
8.63 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Houdemont (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from Houdemont, head towards the Chapelle des Pauvres and its orientation table, passing through the Bois Le Duc.
Walk through the paths and viewpoint of the Parc de Brabois and take a tour of the Jardin du Montet with its chapel.
Then return via the orientation table above the cemetery, descend into the old village and walk through the gardens of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy.
Return to Houdemont via the Château de la Ronchère.
Around L’Asnée and Laxou-Village
3.52 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Laxou (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Follow the Asnée stream for a while and, if you wish, cross through the Domaine de l’Asnée. You can then extend your walk and explore the gardens and vegetable patches along the various paths winding through the village of Laxou.
Circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche
5.77 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Walk along the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche or the 'cave route'.
Start at the Villey-le-Sec dam car park, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and along the old railway line to see the caves.
Return on flat ground via the cycle path.
The circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-le-Treiche.
6.27 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Explore the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche, passing by old military structures and caves.
From the car park at the Villey-le-Sec dam, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche to discover the military structures, then return along the old railway line and the Moselle to visit the caves.
In the Parc de l’Embanie
3.56 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Heillecourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy, short walk with no significant elevation gain, suitable for all seasons in the village of Heillecourt, on the outskirts of Nancy. You can explore the beautiful Parc de l’Embanie; although this route passes through or around residential areas, you remain surrounded by nature as you follow footpaths.
Les Deux Malpierre
6.83 mi
+358 ft
-351 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Velaine-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
NEW ROUTE
Mostly in the Haye forest near Nancy, this route partly uses unmarked but perfectly passable trails. Follow the instructions as you go along.
After the Second World War, the site was home to an air base, used for 15 years by the US Army, as evidenced by the old concrete paths and buildings.
During the tour, you will also discover a memorial to the Resistance during World War II.
From Fléville to Lupcourt in the footsteps of the past
7.74 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A route combining a visit to Fléville-devant-Nancy with its Renaissance castle and the rolling landscapes of the Vermois; it follows some sections used in the distant past (a Gallo-Roman road) or more recently (harnessed horses at the beginning of the 20th century).
Route updated in January 2026.
Around Velaine-en-Haye via the Greenway
3.57 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Velaine-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk through the countryside and forest, with a chance to discover the old village of Velaine-en-Haye.
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.
