Coyviller walks

Part of the Tour du Grand Nancy route, a circular stage between Coyviller and Rosières-aux-Salines. A walk mainly along gravel tracks, except in the Bois de la Blanche Croix. Setting off from the village of Coyviller along a lovely track, the route arrives above Rosières-aux-Salines with a view of the salt pans, then descends into the village to visit these three monuments: the church, the fountain and the fortified tower. Climb back up onto the plateau to reach the Bois de la Blanche Croix, where you’ll find a blockhouse with its shelter and trenches – a remnant of the First World War – offering a stunning view over the Meurthe valley. Return via tracks and a short stretch of road to reach the two ponds at Coyviller.

Many fruit trees to see along the way. Departure from Coyviller, then visit Manoncourt-en-Vermois, the Charles Sonnoni memorial and return to Coyviller.

A lovely little walk through fields and a small patch of woodland with a view of Nancy in the distance, not to mention the view of the orchards at Coyviller.  No signposting

On the lands of Charles-Nicolas-Sigisbert Sonnini de Manoncourt, french naturalist, born on1 February 1751 in Lunéville and died on 9 May 1812 in Paris.

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.

A beautiful walk through orchards, with views of the Vosges mountains and Nancy. This walk is particularly interesting in April when the mirabelle plum trees are in bloom.

A circular, rural loop with beautiful views and a stop at the Groupe Lorraine 42 monument. Pass by the mirabelle plum orchards.

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.

This easy walk will take you to a Romanesque-style church rebuilt in 1870, featuring a tower and a triple nave.You will also come across a draisine that could pull small wagons, after passing through the Plain’s sensitive natural area. This protected area is rich in flora and fauna.

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.

Alternative route if it has rained heavily in the previous days, if the footbridge over the pond is under water and therefore impassable.

A pleasant walk around Fléville and Laneuveville in front of Nancy, combining the countryside with panoramic views of the surrounding towns, and returning along the Marne-Rhine Canal with its junctions, locks and birds.

A pleasant walk around Fléville, Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy, combining the countryside (panoramic view of the surrounding towns) and walking along the canal with its locks and birds.

An easy family walk around Dombasle-sur-Meurthe with varied landscapes and views.

An easy walk through part of the Greater Nancy urban area without leaving the countryside.

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.

Pleasant walk along the canal on the way there and back around the ponds.

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.

Starting from Flavigny-sur-Moselle, the route follows the Canal de l’Est, climbs through the woods towards Burthécourt-aux-Chênes, crosses the plain to reach Azelot and the railway line, then returns through the woods

Walk around the village of Flavigny-sur-Moselle, passing through the village, along the Canal de l'Est and through the Bois de Benney.

A circular walk starting from the Orée du Bois housing estate in Fléville-devant-Nancy, heading to the hamlet of Clos Cardinal via the connecting canal, the Roman bridge and the hamlet of Gerardcourt, and returning via the plain.

Start at the L’Orée du Bois housing estate, walk a short distance along the diversion canal, then take a short climb towards the Bois des Convers for the view of Nancy, and descend into Laneuveville-devant-Nancy to reach the Marne-Rhine Canal. Return via the cycle path along the diversion canal.

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.

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.

An undulating, easy circuit among the mirabelle plum trees on the heights of the Moselle.

Meurthe-et-Moselle in all its splendour: water, meadows, farmland and forest!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hike between the wild Moselle, ponds and the Canal de l'Est (southern branch). A very pleasant route in spring or summer. Beautiful views of the wild Moselle and the canal.

On the Moselle circular route, along the Meurthe between Jarville-la-Malgrange and Malzéville. A hike mainly on cycle paths or specially designed trails to discover the meanders of the tranquil Meurthe with its birds, passing by the Old Mills of Nancy and the historic monument "La Douera" in Malzéville.

Discover the castles of the Saintois region in Haroué and Tantonville, the moulded lintels in the villages, the churches and the 360° views.

A pleasant walk which, in its first section, offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside as you head towards Voinémont and, on the return journey, winds its way along the many bends of the Madon with magnificent colours, varying with the seasons, and made even more sublime by the autumn sun.

A circular walk to visit the villages in the north of the Saintois region: Voinémont, Benney and Lemainville, passing through the Benney forest, the plain between Benney and Lemainville and following the Madon river on the return journey.