Route panoramique autour de Moivrons

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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 269 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 269 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 402 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 233 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Moivrons (54760)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.823545° / E 6.255625°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3414O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Start at the intersection of the D10 and D70f. You can park on the grass verge next to the recycling bins.

(S/E) Take the Voie Verte northbound and at the first intersection, turn left to join the D70f.

(1) Cross over and take the small cul-de-sac on your right. Continue straight ahead on a grassy path that turns left and climbs slightly through the orchards, then continues between the vineyards.

(2) Turn right onto the gravel path that climbs uphill and follow it on the left-hand side until you reach the next four-way intersection.

(3) Take the Chemin de la Côte on the right, which climbs gradually towards the plateau and arrives at a flat area between the crops. Continue straight ahead towards the forest. The path becomes steeper again and reaches a crossroads.

(4) Ignore the paths on your left and continue along the main path, which will lead you to the limestone grasslands of Mont Saint-Jean and offer you a beautiful view of the Seille valley. This path then descends to a crossroads.

(5) Turn left onto a wide, flat path and continue straight ahead, ignoring the paths on your right.

(6) At the T-junction, take the path on your left that passes between the fields heading east.

(7) Continue on your left to climb up towards Mont Saint-Jean. The path continues along the edge of the forest and leads to the D10.

(8) Cross carefully and take the path on the right (not shown on the IGN map) at the small pass. When the path enters the forest, ignore the paths on the right and take the path on the left at the start of the hill.

The narrow, flat forest path runs alongside the steep slope on your right and eventually leads to a meadow at the Col de Vassuchamp.

(9) Take the wide path on your left for about ten metres, then turn onto the path on your right to enter the Bois de la Dame. Turn left at the first intersection and continue straight ahead for 1 km; the path is quite wide and pleasant.

(10) Take the first wide path on your left that leads out of the forest and offers a beautiful view of Moivrons and the Seille valley. At the entrance to the village of Villers-les-Moivrons, turn left, go down past the church and then turn left onto Rue des Gaunattes. Then turn right to join the D10, which you cross to head towards the Étang du Jardinet and the Voie Verte.

(10) At the antenna, turn left; the pond is now on your right, where you can stop and enjoy the picnic tables. Return to the Voie Verte and head back to the starting point in Moivrons (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 234 m - Greenway
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 235 m - Route D70f
  3. 2 : km 1.06 - alt. 255 m - Vineyard trail
  4. 3 : km 1.47 - alt. 265 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.87 - alt. 401 m - Mont Saint-Jean (397m)
  6. 5 : km 4.24 - alt. 360 m - Panoramic view of the Seille valley, on the left
  7. 6 : km 5.46 - alt. 318 m - Panoramic view of the Natagne valley, on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.25 - alt. 323 m - Grassy slope on the left
  9. 8 : km 7.82 - alt. 358 m - Route D10
  10. 9 : km 9.49 - alt. 357 m - Col de Vassuchamps
  11. 10 : km 10.34 - alt. 365 m - Descent towards Villers-les-Moivrons
  12. 11 : km 12.21 - alt. 234 m - Étang du Jardinet (picnic area)
  13. S/E : km 12.72 - alt. 234 m - Greenway

Notes

The Jardinet pond at the end of the hike is a pleasant spot for a picnic or a short break.

Worth a visit

There are beautiful panoramic views over the Seille and Natagne valleys and, in good weather, you can clearly see the Vosges mountains.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely afternoon walk. Some forestry work has caused the path to disappear in places after PI No. 8, but it is impossible to get lost on the heights.
It's best to do this walk on a clear day.

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RESSANON
RESSANON

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with magnificent scenery and views, particularly at point 5 from the limestone grasslands of Mont Saint Jean.
Fairly steep slope before reaching point 4. Partly wooded route, perfect in hot weather. Between points 4 and 5, be careful as indicated by signs due to the possibility of falling trees in windy conditions (conifers in poor condition attacked by bark beetles). Between points 9 and 10, magnificent trees.
Note the presence of quad bikes on the limestone grasslands of Mont Saint Jean.
Also note the presence of large piles of manure between points 6 and 7, which are undoubtedly beneficial for crops but detract from the beauty of the landscape and are unpleasant to the nose.
Despite all this, the hike is well worth the detour.

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godasse57
godasse57

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hesitation at point no. 2.
It's a shame that the summit of Mont St Jean is closed for eco-grazing.
A varied walk, best done in spring or late summer (orchards, vineyards, etc.).

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jc30150
jc30150

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike where the view is the highlight. A beautiful rolling landscape where the harvester was in action that day. How lucky to see this spectacle with buzzards circling overhead. Where I come from, it's mostly vineyards and olive trees, so wheat fields are... beautiful. The natural, unspoilt meadowland adds a touch of poetry if you are lucky enough to spot some beautiful butterflies. I would definitely recommend this hike, even if it does involve a bit of climbing. Thank you again.

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franchie
franchie

No worries, Nathalie, the fruit wasn't picked, it was gathered! A resident of Villers en Moivrons even encouraged me, because no one gathers quinces and they rot on the ground.

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franchie
franchie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

This walk, which I had already done last October, was as beautiful as ever. However, ticks were swarming on the grassy paths, and trees had fallen across the paths in the Bois de la Dame (point 9), forcing us to climb up to a parallel path 80 metres higher up.

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Tolmai
Tolmai

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A varied route with beautiful views, passing through fields, woods and orchards.
No particular difficulties.
Don't miss the war relic on the left as you leave Mont Saint-Jean. There is an information panel a few metres further on, on the right.

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TEXIER
TEXIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful hike, wonderful views of the surrounding area, not very busy, but be careful in hot weather between points 5 and 8, as the path goes through fields and there is no shade. Nice place to stop at the gardener's pond, with tables and benches available for walkers.

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grandin
grandin ★

Thank you for your honest opinion

but our code of conduct states: "Respect crops and meadows, do not pick or gather fruit."

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franchie
franchie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It was my last hike before lockdown. In addition to the magnificent autumn scenery, this walk has the advantage of passing through numerous orchards which, at this time of year, are bursting with delicious fruits. My rucksack was soon filled with pears, quinces and walnuts. Thank you, Visopilote!

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