Champenoux walks

The Battle of the Grand Couronné in September 1914 in the Bois de Champenoux. On the lookout for shell holes and trenches at the edge of the woods.A walk partly along paths and partly off-track through the heart of the forest; best undertaken with a GPS or a good sense of direction.This walk can be complemented by exploring other remains from the Battle of the Grand Couronné.

Forest walk in the Bois des Maires and Bois des Barres areas of the Amance National Forest, following the traces of trenches, concrete shelters and blockhouses from the Battle of Grand Couronné during the 1914–1918 war. Circular route that could be classified as difficult, as it involves walking deep in the forest, mostly off-trail, in search of military structures. Please note that this walk presents navigation difficulties. See the recommendations in: practical information.

A circular route along roads, field paths and woodland tracks between the villages of Erbéviller-sur-Amezule and Sornéville. Passing through the woods of Faulx and Grignan. A beautiful distant view of the countryside as you leave the Bois de Faulx. Passing an observation post with its small sentry box, a remnant of the First World War, at a place called Les Hauts Royaux in Réméréville.

A circular starting from the village of Velaine-sous-Amance, taking a small road to the village of Cerville, passing the old castle and church, then heading towards Laneuvelotte along field paths and small roads, crossing the underground gas storage facility and enjoying views of the Château de Voirincourt. Arrival in Laneuvelotte, then return to Velaine-sous-Amance via the quiet D86 road, passing in front of Tremblois Castle.

A circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance, towards the village of Réméréville. Pass through the Bois de Champenoux, steeped in history from the First World War, then head towards Réméréville along country lanes. Return via small roads, passing in front of Romémont Castle and the Chapelle de Froide Terre chapel.

A border village from 1870 to 1914, Brin-sur-Seille was completely razed to the ground at the start of the First World War. This walk will allow you to discover views of the Seille valley from the top of the village, its forest and its pond, which has long been used for restocking the region’s rivers and ponds.

A lovely walk, partly in the shade and partly in the sun, which will take you to the edge of the Étang de Brin in its forest setting. A birdwatching hide will allow you to discover the wildlife that lives around the lake. A pair of binoculars may prove very useful.

Visit the Brin-sur-Seille pond and watch the birds.

A walk in search of the locations of the batteries in the woods of Côte Jadelot and Grand Mont in Amance. These batteries defended the soldiers in the Amance en Contrebas State Forest. Return via the old Amance iron mine. Circular route that can be classified as moderate despite short forays deep into the forest with a few off-trail sections in search of military structures.

A circular walk starting from the church in Réméréville, passing through the Bezange-la-Grande State Forest, then through the Bois Raon and the Bois du Coin Saint-Martin. A stop at the Hoéville orientation point with a 360° view. In the Bois du Coin Saint-Martin, passing a beautiful stone marker and the grave of Captain Henri Brugère, and finally a visit to the Courbesseaux National Necropolis.

A circular walk on the northern outskirts of Moncel-sur-Seille to visit the Bois de Rosebois, the Gare Impériale and the Chapelle Saint-Roch de Chambrey, the Bois Saint-Roch, the Moulin de Sainte-Marie and the Bois de Sainte-Marie. As you enter the Bois de Rosebois and exit near the old railway line, you can see remnants of the First World War.

A circular route to visit the German remains from the 1914-1918 war in the Bois Haut de Chaumont in Moncel-sur-Seille. In the woods, it's a walk off the beaten track in search of remains. This hike is best done with a GPS or a good sense of direction. It is possible that there are still remains to be found: if you find any others, please post the photos and send me the GPS coordinates to complete this hike.

On the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular route between Dommartin-sous-Amance and the Priory of Blanzey in Bouxières-aux-Chênes. Set off along a country lane to reach Laître-sous-Amance with its medieval church. Climb up to Amance via a small, well-maintained path, taking in the village, the listed church, the hilltop of the old fortified castle and the views over the towns north of Nancy, then over the valley of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and Leyr. Follow a track to reach part of the village of Bouxières-aux-Chênes and head to the Priory of Blanzey. Then, via a woodland path, take a short walk through the Bois de Blanzey to visit the tower and the old orchards of Crany. Return to the starting point via a field path and a stony track.

A circular starting from Dommartin-sous-Amance to the hillside village of Eulmont with its castle, returning via Agincourt and the Pain de Sucre tour. A short detour can be made to visit the Blanzey chapel, a historic monument.

A route of four villages with magnificent views of the countryside (Pain de Sucre, start of the Seille valley) and the Vosges mountains on a clear day. Pass by the Priory of Blanzey, which is private property but accessible on foot.

This route spans two forests (Raon and Ranzey). The site is steeped in history, with remnants of soldiers' passage during the First World War and a monument paying tribute to the Ranzey maquis (1939-45). Numerous educational panels provide details about the various points of interest. There is also a truly impressive panorama to discover at the gigantic orientation table at La Croisette, which is the starting point for this hike.

A beautiful hike in the Faulx woods.

A circular walk starting from the church, mainly through woodland. Passing the Hoéville orientation table at a place called La Croisette. Throughout the walk, you’ll pass the remains from the First World War. And finally, a walk along the Roche aux Fées. The walk follows wide woodland tracks and well-maintained footpaths.

A loop between Grémecey and Vic-sur-Seille, starting on the GR®5, mainly in the woods, returning on minor roads. You'll need a GPS, as the signposting is poor in places and there are many false trails. By false trails, we mean beautiful, wide paths where you can walk happily, forgetting to turn off onto small paths where the start is hard to see. The start through the woods is pleasant and shady, after the visit to Vic-sur-Seille, which is well worth the effort. You have to get back by the shortest route, and the small roads make this possible. An attempt to return via the old railway line proved impossible. Before entering the Forêt Domaniale de Grémecey, there are some very fine views.

This route offers superb panoramic views and consists mainly of forest tracks. In the Saulnois region, the village of Grémecey is associated with the Gallo-Roman villa located in the communal forest. It was unearthed in 1960 and then reburied some thirty years later. This route pays tribute to Paul Beugnette, from Fresnes-en-Saulnois, who collected numerous artefacts. He set up a small museum which delighted many schoolchildren in the Saulnois region.

A hike along small roads, stone tracks and wood paths between Chambrey and Bezange-la-Grande, starting in the Bezange-la-Grande national forest.Along the route: the Saint-Roch Chapel, the Imperial Station and the church of Chambrey, a German memorial monument in the national forest.

This walk offers a beautiful view of Nancy and the Château de Saulxures-les-Nancy. You’ll pass through the Cerville underground storage facility and have the chance to see the surroundings of Essey-les-Nancy aerodrome.

A short route of about 2 hours, through fields and woodland, very pleasant, with little elevation gain.

An urban hike and cycle path on the outskirts of Saulxures-lès-Nancy, Pulnoy, Seichamps and Tomblaine.A circular route to discover this urban area, passing through town centres, shopping areas and new housing developments.

A pleasant walk taking you past Saulxures Castle, the pretty village of Saulxures and its surroundings.

A circular walk starting from Montenoy with views of the Natagne and Mauchère valleys. The route alternates between countryside and forest landscapes.

An urban walk along a cycle path starting from the Bois de Badonfosse. Starting from Saulxures-lès-Nancy, heading to the Chartreuse de Bosserville via the Bois de Badonfosse, continuing towards the Marne-Rhine Canal at Laneuveville, just outside Nancy, crossing the Meurthe via the Bosserville footbridge. The walk continues along the canal towards the port of Nancy, passing through Jarville-la-Malgrange and the outskirts of Nancy. Junction with the Meurthe at Saint-Max, followed by a walk along the Meurthe. Return via Avenue Eugène Pottier and Rue Salvador Allende.

This route offers a variety of landscapes typical of the Grand Couronné coastline. Orchards and vineyards at the start of Moivrons, then discover the magnificent panorama of the Seille and Natagne valleys from the limestone lawns of Mont Saint-Jean or at the edge of the Bois de la Dame.

Panoramic view of the Seille and Mauchère valleys and beautiful views of the Amance coast and beyond. Route combining challenging climbs and peaceful paths on the plateau.

It's all in the title. The views along the route are breathtaking. When you reach the Sivry valley, you'll find yourself in a truly enchanting landscape. This hike is full of discoveries, including animals (llamas, mouflons, etc.) whose presence is unexpected at the site of the former microlight flying club. What's more, there is great variety, with part of the route in the forest and the other in open fields. Remember to bring a pair of binoculars, as they will come in handy.

A circular route allowing you to discover the Seille, Natagne, Moselle and Mauchère valleys, starting from Moivrons. A varied and very pleasant route allowing you to hike on the plateaus with superb views. Halfway along the route, refreshments are available in Custines.

A lovely circular route offering a variety of scenery; valleys and plateaus are on the itinerary, with some beautiful views.

Setting off from Moivrons (54760) towards Leyr, join the Mauchère Greenway (cycle path), which links Montenoy to Custines whilst passing through pretty villages in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department. North of Custines, you’ll cycle alongside the Moselle as far as the village of Millery, then head further north before turning east to return to Moivrons via the quiet D10 and the villages of Belleau (with an optional visit to Morey and its Romanesque church) and Sivry.

A very pleasant walk offering magnificent views stretching over 100 km in all directions, depending on weather conditions (before a spell of rain).

A short route that passes by the pleasant Jeandelaincourt pond.