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Courbesseaux walks
A circular route through the woods around Réméréville
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9.56 mi
+643 ft
-643 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Réméréville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Circular walk starting from Hoéville towards the Bois de Raon and the Forêt de Ransey
7.18 mi
+633 ft
-636 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hoéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Ranzey Maquis Route
4.71 mi
+364 ft
-358 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hoéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Circular route between the villages of Erbéviler-sur-Amezule and Sornéville
9.07 mi
+305 ft
-308 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Erbéviller-sur-Amezule (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Naveaux - Petit Vezin route
5.31 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Crévic (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk with no particular difficulties between the villages of Crévic and Maixe and along the Canal de l'Est.
Circular route from La Petite Saline to Sommerviller – Crévic
7.71 mi
+653 ft
-640 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Sommerviller (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Meurthe-et-Moselle in all its splendour: water, meadows, farmland and forest!
Circular between the villages of Velaine-sous-Amance and Réméréville
9.60 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Velaine-sous-Amance (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance towards Cerville and Laneuvelotte.
8.15 mi
+440 ft
-410 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Velaine-sous-Amance (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Following the trail of the 1914–18 trenches in the Bois de Champenoux
6.86 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from Laneuvelotte (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Between Athienville and Arracourt, passing through the Bois de Bénémont
7.48 mi
+515 ft
-531 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Athienville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Circular route between the villages of Athienville and Arracourt, returning via the Bois de Bénamont. Beautiful views at the start along the path on the edge of the Bois les Jumelles. A shaded walk through the Bois de Bénamont. Best undertaken with a GPS as, at the start in the Bois de Bénamont, the paths are difficult to see in places and the IGN map is out of date.
Dombasle Chemin du Sot
3.21 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy family walk around Dombasle-sur-Meurthe with varied landscapes and views.
Circular route along the Marne Canal at Dombasle
3.75 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Alternative route if it has rained heavily in the previous days, if the footbridge over the pond is under water and therefore impassable.
Port, pond and Notre-Dame de Grâce Chapel
3.45 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Dombasle-sur-Meurthe (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A short walk offering a glimpse of the Solvay factory, the port which once received barges for the factory, a pond and the Notre-Dame de Grâce Chapel in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe.
Around Bezange-la-Grande
8.50 mi
+617 ft
-607 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bezange-la-Grande (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Hike around the village of Bezange-la-Grande along woodland paths, field tracks and small roads.
Between points (5) and (9), the paths are very quiet, so it is advisable to have a GPS.
On the Varangéville plateau
6.77 mi
+407 ft
-404 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Varangéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Varangéville is the last town in France with an active mine. This mine extracts rock salt.
This hike offers views of the mine facilities and the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port.
German remains from the First World War in the Bois Haut de Chaumont
1.52 mi
+577 ft
-574 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Moncel-sur-Seille (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Around Moncel-sur-Seille
9.65 mi
+423 ft
-427 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Moncel-sur-Seille (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Bezange-la-Grande and its daffodils
4.57 mi
+344 ft
-338 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Bezange-la-Grande (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Mid-March is daffodil season, and there's no need to go into town to find them in abundance.
This route will allow you to find plenty of them without the crowds.
World War I structures in the Bois des Maires and Bois des Barres in the Amance Forest
3.88 mi
+98 ft
-105 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Amance (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Le Léomont and the three surrounding villages
9.72 mi
+541 ft
-541 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Hudiviller (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk combining open countryside, superb views and the surrounding forest.Partly shaded, partly sunny.
This route passes numerous signposts but does not follow any of them consistently. Follow this description.We recommend consulting the map of this route to familiarise yourself with the directions, particularly in the forest.
Between Chambrey and Bezange-la-Grande
10.06 mi
+676 ft
-696 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chambrey (Moselle)
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.
In the land of salt, the salt pans and the hills above Rosières-aux-Salines
12.92 mi
+827 ft
-830 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nicolas-de-Port (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This long circular walk, which starts at the Saint-Nicolas-de-Port Leisure Park, takes you along a section of the ballast track of a recently disused SNCF railway line and will first lead you to discover the brackish lagoons between the river and the settling basin.
Thesecond part moves away from the valley and takes you westwards through woods, pastures, orchards and farmland, before leading you back to your starting point along a ridge path.
Via the Saint-Gengoult Fountain and the Brin Pond
8.96 mi
+430 ft
-404 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Brin-sur-Seille (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Forest and pond at Brin-sur-Seille
10.53 mi
+413 ft
-413 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Brin-sur-Seille (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Le Léomont
5.30 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Vitrimont (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A beautiful route for the whole family, which will take you in the footsteps of the Great War and through the Lunéville countryside, where you can admire a 360° landscape. Magnificent view of the blue line of the Vosges mountains.
Brin-sur-Seille pond and forest
7.14 mi
+302 ft
-299 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Brin-sur-Seille (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Visit the Brin-sur-Seille pond and watch the birds.
Sentier des Folies in Lunéville
1.91 mi
+144 ft
-144 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Lunéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A short path in the hills above Lunéville. This path offers a panoramic view of Lunéville, with its castle and churches. Furthermore, in fine weather, you’ll enjoy a splendid view of the foothills of the Vosges.
The path is lined with fruit trees (mirabelle plums, cherries, apples) and numerous horses and other animals.
World War I structures in the Bois du Grand Mont at Amance
3.83 mi
+282 ft
-295 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Amance (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
