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The Pheasant Walk from Châtel-Saint-Germain
Local authority
4.41 mi
+525 ft
-495 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Germain (Moselle)
From the town hall, the walk leads to the Square du Saulcy and then to the Promenade de Montvaux, a former railway line. The botanical trail then leads to the Route de Guerre and passes through the forests of Forey and Flutôt, where there is a remarkable service tree. At the edge of the woods, a path leads back down towards the Chemin de Lorry. Passing by the Saint-Georges farm, the descent along the Chemin de Vazelle offers a view of an old lime kiln before returning to the town hall via the Rue de Lorry.
The Lièvre Walk in Châtel-Saint-Germain
5.22 mi
+600 ft
-577 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Germain (Moselle)
From the town hall, the route follows the stream then climbs towards Rue Jean d’Apremont and the footpath linking Châtel to Rozérieulles. It joins the Route de Guerre, crosses the Bois du Reposoir and passes close to the Mont Saint-Germain site before descending towards the Montvaux valley. The return route takes you via the Pas d’Âne, then through the village and along the Chemin des Fourrières.
The 360 steps of Châtel-Saint-Germain
Visorando Member5.89 mi
+928 ft
-928 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Germain (Moselle)
A walk around Châtel-Saint-Germain, exploring the remains of the fortifications surrounding the city of Metz, including the famous 360 steps of a gigantic staircase! The highlight is the archaeological site at Châtel and its sarcophagi. And, as always, the forest, with a stretch exposed to the wind on the plateau.
Nature and heritage around Châtel-Saint-Germain
8.47 mi
+853 ft
-850 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Châtel-Saint-Germain (Moselle)
A superb walk in the woods of Châtel-Saint-Germain and Rozérieulles.
Walk through the enchanting ruins on the heights of Châtel, pass by the Jeanne d'Arc and François de Guise Fortified Groups built by the Germans, and admire the magnificent Hêtre des Batailles (Battle Beech) and a few graves from the 1870 war.
The battle beech tree
7.56 mi
+581 ft
-568 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Rozérieulles (Moselle)
A walk with varied landscapes. A gentle route through forest, grassland and cultivated areas. This route is strongly imbued with a former military presence.
The Battle Beech (1870)
6.19 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rozérieulles (Moselle)
Head up through the woodland along the Route de Guerre to the battlefields of 1870, then walk round the Moscou farm to see the ‘Hêtre des Batailles’ (Battle Beech), which is around 200 years old and has naturally propagated by layering. Head back down via the Route du Fort Jeanne d’Arc.
Mont Saint-Quentin - The little loop
5.88 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Scy-Chazelles (Moselle)
Enjoy a breath of fresh air on the heights of Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from the Col de Lessy. Cross the plateau to the Saint-Georges farm, then Vazelle, and return via Lessy
Mont Saint-Quentin - The big loop
10.27 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Scy-Chazelles (Moselle)
Loop around Mont Saint-Quentin, starting from Col de Lessy, through the villages of Lorry and Vigneules, via Ferme Saint-Maurice, Notre-Dame du Gros Chêne and Châtel-Saint-Germain.
Nature and heritage around Mont Saint-Quentin
4.26 mi
+486 ft
-489 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Plappeville (Moselle)
A short historical and wooded walk on Mont Saint-Quentin.
Vaux - Les Sept Nains (fortifications)
7.43 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vaux (Moselle) (Moselle)
A mountain bike ride between Vaux and Gravelotte through an area fortified by the Germans between 1912 and 1916 to protect Metz. Remember that at that time (from 1870 until 1918), Alsace and Moselle were part of the German Empire.
Sainte-Brigide Church and the Lovers’ Path
3.72 mi
+397 ft
-410 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Plappeville (Moselle)
A short walk of one hour and thirty minutes, accessible to all and suitable for all seasons. It will take you on a tour of part of the village of Plappeville, its church (dating from the 11th to the 15th century) and some of its most beautiful narrow streets.
From the Messine conurbation to Toul station
49.83 mi
+676 ft
-758 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Lorry-lès-Metz (Moselle)
The V50 cycle route (Luxembourg - Lyon) crosses the Messine conurbation, running alongside the Moselle from La Maxe to Augny. Like the author, who set off from Lorry-lès-Metz, it is easy to join the route and follow it to Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson, between ponds and wetlands, riding mostly on dedicated cycle paths. Then you cross "Little Lorraine Switzerland" on quiet roads to rejoin the Moselle at Liverdun, nestled in one of its beautiful meanders. Following the river along the V533 greenway, you soon come into view of Toul Cathedral, the first stop on the journey.
The banks of the Moselle in Montigny-lès-Metz
6.64 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
30 mins
Easy
Departure from Montigny-lès-Metz (Moselle)
Along the banks of the Moselle, starting from Montigny-lès-Metz.
Route de Saulny Bas in Saulny
2.58 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
This easy route takes you through the streets and alleys of the village, allowing you to enjoy a pleasant, effortless walk with dry feet and get to know this village near Metz better.
Fort de Plappeville
6.82 mi
+682 ft
-679 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
Starting from Saulny, cross through Lorry-lès-Metz, walk around Fort de Plappeville, a fortified structure dating from the 1870 war, and return via the limestone plateau and the Bois des Prussiens.
Route panoramique de Saulny
6.20 mi
+804 ft
-791 ft
3h 35
Easy
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
A fairly easy circular route which, starting from the village of Saulny, takes you up onto the limestone plateau, offering a panoramic view – in good weather – of the village of Lorry-lès-Metz and the city of Metz. This panoramic view also takes in Saint-Étienne Cathedral and the Centre Pompidou (museum) with its white sail. A walk through the limestone grasslands and the surrounding woods.
Route de Vigneulles à Saulny
2.92 mi
+243 ft
-236 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
This circular route, through the paths and lanes of the village of Saulny, will give you a better understanding of this village, situated 7 km west of the city of Metz. A varied route through woods, farmland and urban streets.
Saulny Village route
2.42 mi
+207 ft
-200 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
An easy route starting from the village centre, allowing you to see different aspects of this village of 1,500 inhabitants located about 10 km west of the city of Metz. Through narrow streets and paths, you can enjoy an unobstructed view of Saint-Brice Church, cross a market garden area and then walk along the Saulny Stream.
Around Saulny, Plesnois and Norroy-le-Veneur
6.91 mi
+902 ft
-876 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saulny (Moselle)
Ten kilometres from Metz, enjoy this walk along the banks of the Moselle through woods, orchards and vineyards.
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