Discover Plombières-les-Bains

This short discovery route offers views of the spa resort from the hillside. It features information panels on architecture, thermal baths and the water system. Views of the church steeple, the town's rooftops, the Vierge hillside and Saint-Joseph Chapel.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 78 m
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    Descent: - 78 m

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    Highest point: 483 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 405 m

Description of the walk

Departure from the casino.

(S) Walk up Rue Eugène Delacroix to the crossroads.

(1) Cross the road and go up to the right along a path to reach Tivoli Park. Walk along the hedge on the left. The first station is located on the left of the path behind the hedge, after the steps. It provides information about the Métropole Hotel, built in 1905 in the Art Nouveau style of the Nancy School.
Go up Allée Théophile Gauthier and then turn right at the hairpin bend. The second station is located on a terrace built on the Tivoli reservoir, which supplies the thermal facilities with cold water. A display shows how the temperature of the thermal waters is regulated.

(2) Turn left at an acute angle, then cross the D157 and take the path directly opposite. A third station is located at the first bend. The explanations concern the Vierge du Coteau and its chapel, which can be seen on the other side of the hill.

(3) At the old Jacquot Farm, station no. 4 provides information on the history of this farm, where spa guests could enjoy themselves to the sound of the spinet, as they later did at Dorothée's, at La Feuillée Nouvelle or at Père Vincent's. Go down a tarmac path, passing a magnificent fountain, and take a hairpin bend to the left.

(4) Take the path on the right. A fifth station tells the story of lava roofs and numerous attics. Further on, station no. 6 shows the road to Épinal, built in 1762. At the end of the tarmac road, station no. 7 allows you to discover the church in all its splendour. A dirt track crosses the terraced gardens. These had been abandoned for decades. They are now being developed and cultivated by an association. A final station focuses on the construction of dry stone walls. You can return at your leisure, taking the shortest route via Rue Grillot, Avenue Louis Français and Avenue des Etats-Unis.

(1) Turn right onto Rue Eugène Delacroix and continue to the casino.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 405 m - Departure from - Casino (Plombières-les-Bains)
  2. 1 : km 0.15 - alt. 412 m - Crossroads, after the - Augronne (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 0.68 - alt. 449 m - On the left at the sharp angle.
  4. 3 : km 0.86 - alt. 454 m - La Grange Jacquot
  5. 4 : km 1.77 - alt. 455 m - Take the path on the right.
  6. S/E : km 3.34 - alt. 405 m - Car park at the start - Parc des miniatures de Plombières-les-Bains

Notes

Before you go: check the weather forecast, wear sturdy shoes, check the contents of your bag, and remember to take your rubbish with you.
Shelter at the Terraced Gardens.

Worth a visit

- Plombières Casino.
- The Terraced Gardens and the tree-top adventure course.
- Saint-Amé Church in Plombières.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
OT Remiremont Plombières
OT Remiremont Plombières

Hello,
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are delighted that you enjoyed this beautiful route and that you found a suitable itinerary for your four-legged friends. Your variation is an excellent idea for enjoying both the forest and the terraced gardens.
We look forward to welcoming you back to discover other trails around Plombières!

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geraldineth
geraldineth

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I did the route with two dogs. I changed the itinerary a bit after point 3 to go back into the forest and come out at the terraced gardens, which made the loop 5 km long and allowed the dogs to run free for a bit. Then I followed the advice and took the small street parallel to the departmental road in the old town.
A very nice route, very easy and fairly comprehensive in terms of places of interest in Plombière

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Pala
Pala

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route to discover Plombières
Perhaps change the end of the route: go through the centre rather than along the main road, as there are more old buildings to see.

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INDYJOHN
INDYJOHN

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route for exploring Plombières-les-Bains. Easy hike.

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laurentdomi
laurentdomi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

This walk is less interesting now that all the information boards have disappeared! However, there are still some beautiful views of Plombières-les-Bains!

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evajulia
evajulia

POOR SIGNAGE AND TOO MUCH ROAD TRAVEL.

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Chrisdem
Chrisdem

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A nice little hike with children, discovering a tree-top adventure route along the way, which we will definitely visit next time.

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jabloma
jabloma

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The description is rather confusing and unreliable. It is better to follow the yellow trail markers no. 7. Superb terraced gardens at the end of the route.

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noelle martin
noelle martin

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful view of Plombières from above.
The gardens are lovely.
We combined it with a walk in the imperial park and Stanislas Fountain to extend our visit a little.

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OTVosgesMéridionales
OTVosgesMéridionales

Hello,
Thank you for posting a review of this Plombières discovery route (yellow markings No. 7).
We have forwarded your comments to the Community of Communes, which is responsible for the markings.

We look forward to welcoming you back as one of our visitors.
Yours sincerely,

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bibi
bibi ★

We do not encourage people to mention the markings because, as you said, they can disappear, and then all it takes is one missing mark and the hike is over... However, we can mention it in the descriptions when it is present, but also specify the rest of the information... Furthermore, we are not responsible for the markings, so we cannot intervene even if they are defective...

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Michèle&JM
Michèle&JM

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Why not mention the signposting, as it's the only negative point worth noting: the first station has disappeared.
No matter, just keep climbing, it's hard to get lost!
The end of the trail is very picturesque, with café terraces on the old vegetable gardens, before descending back into the village.

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