Domrémy-la-Pucelle walks

With the Jubilee Year of Hope, since November 2024, our Catholic Church in the Vosges has developed a proposal: "Saprée Vadrouille, travel journal for paths of hope", with three issues per year focusing on liturgical times and the saints of the Vosges.Several itineraries are proposed in the Vosges as local pilgrimages and paths of hope. This is an opportunity to rediscover our region and our local saints throughout the Vosges department. Each itinerary can be done independently of the others, at any time of year. "Dans le pays de Jeanne" (In the Land of Joan) is the itinerary proposed in the second issue of "Saprée Vadrouille", which you can discover here.

A short walk in the heart of the forest near Domrémy-la-Pucelle. Greux is a small village near Neufchâteau.

A rich and varied route, starting from the Joan of Arc Basilica, taking you to see the strange, twisted beech trees of Sionne (much less famous, and therefore less popular than the Faux de Verzy), through beautiful, unspoilt forests and a few pastures, to discover a well-hidden dolmen. The tour concludes with a visit to Domrémy-la-Pucelle.

This stage follows the southern part of the Eurovélo 19 "La Meuse à vélo" route (1,050 km from Langres to Rotterdam). From Neufchâteau, we follow the meandering Mouzon, a tributary of the Meuse. We then leave it behind, taking less travelled but more direct roads that avoid the meanders of the Meuse. We rejoin the EV19 just before the "Source de la Meuse" site, on the Langres plateau crossed by three watersheds. With the plateau reaching a height of 450 m, the gradients are not significant, but on arrival, you will need to make a little effort to climb the promontory on which the Citadel of Langres is perched. Your reward: a splendid view at dusk!

A lovely walk, offering remarkable views over the Mouzon valley. The route is straightforward for the majority of the walk. The only slightly technical sections requiring your attention are: - Near the landmark (3), the stony descent towards the Grotte de l’Enfer, - After the waypoint (8), the descent down the rudimentary staircase, facing the drop, is a little dizzying.

A circular route in a region dotted with springs and streams, offering the chance to discover Bonnet, a village with a rich history.

This easy little route, straddling the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle departments, will take you through woods and farmland in rolling, bucolic countryside. Enjoy the fresh air among the ploughed fields and pastures in this little-visited region.

An easy walk in the land of Joan of Arc, taking in two castles in the region: Tusey Castle and the feudal castle of Gombervaux.

Club Vosgien route where you will see crosses and calvaries, an altarpiece, a chapel, a church and an ancient Roman road, through the shimmering countryside and deciduous woods.

A route to discover the heritage of the wine-growing village of Bulligny, its vineyards, woods and mysterious "blue pond". With a beautiful view of the Côtes de Toul vineyards.

Balade en Meuse, sympathique au milieu des bois, offrant une belle vue sur Rigny-la-Salle et ses alentours.

Starting from Allain, descend into a small valley in the heart of the forest, isolated from the noise of everyday life, where you can see wild boar piglets. Continue along the valley to a magnificent large oak tree and the Chahalot resurgence, which during high water periods bubbles with clear water from the Aroffe before flowing into the Bouvade. Return via a path lined with periwinkles and pass by a mirabelle plum orchard where you can see deer feasting.

This hike is located near the Côtes de Toul vineyards. You will discover the old Fort de Charmes-la-Côte and many vestiges of the past. Pretty tags created by a local graphic designer add to the charm of this hike. The paths and trails are easy to follow and present no danger. However, do not stray from the paths, as there are still many hazards in the undergrowth linked to the activity of the forts. Keep an eye on children and keep dogs on a leash.

This route forms the basis for the gourmet walk organised on 27 April 2025. This walk allows you to discover three typical villages in the southern Toulois region: Domgermain, Charmes-la-Côte and Mont-le-Vignoble. Signposting has been put in place along the entire route for the day of the gourmet walk. The route described on Visorando complements this signposting and will subsequently allow you to complete this circular route at your leisure. You will simply need to omit the stages listed in the description. 

A pleasant walk starting from Ochey, mostly through the woods, allowing you to discover a very pleasant spot, the Fontaine d'Ochey, a pretty turquoise blue resurgence, pouring out a good volume of water at this time of year (early April), but also worth seeing at other times.

This pleasant circuit crosses the communal forest of Foug from the Savonnières farm.

A route that takes you to the Cul du Cerf, a limestone cirque 200 metres wide and 65 metres high, at the bottom of which flows the underground spring known as La Manoise. A Natura 2000-listed site notable for its flora, where you can admire the spring gushing from the ground, protected by a metal grille. A fairly technical route with some difficulties due to the nature of the terrain.

This walk allows you to discover, particularly in mid-winter (mid-January), the phenomenon of water resurgences near the small village of Bicqueley, a stone’s throw from the town of Toul. Blue, pure waters, springing up amidst beautiful forests. Very little elevation gain.

A circular route starting with a fairly long climb through meadows, orchards and woodland towards the summit of the Domgermain Plateau. Cross its meadow, a Natura 2000 ecological site, along a hillside path where you will see the remains of fortifications dating from 1876, then descend towards the Val de Passey with a detour to the hamlet of Les Sept Sources (where you can quench your thirst with spring water from the forest) and its ponds.

A peaceful walk around the Meuse and Troussey, with the added bonus of crossing the Mazagran Canal Bridge.

A fairly easy, tree-lined route between two towns renowned for their lakes.

Explore the Moselle circular loops between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul. Starting from the car park at Pierre-la-Treiche, head towards Chaudeney along a small path through the woods on the right bank of the Moselle. Visit the Chaudeney dam and the two locks at Toul. Return along the narrow-gauge canal, then via the hamlet of Gare-le-Cou and the Château de la Rochotte.

This walk in the Toulois region at Pierre-la-Treiche will take you to the Deuille, a small stream in the Bicqueley forest, with a return trip along the Moselle.

Follow the circular course of the Moselle between Dommartin-lès-Toul and Gondreville. Visit the Dommartin redoubt and the Chaudeney battery. Walk through the old village of Gondreville, passing the Maison des Dîmes and along a short stretch of a small road to reach the Marne–Rhine Canal. Return to the car park along the canal.

Suitable for everyone, this route will allow you to discover the diversity of the landscapes and the rich variety of flora and fauna found in the aquatic and woodland environments.

With a variety of landscapes and natural environments, a rich heritage and a dip to cool off after your walk, here’s what’s in store on this lovely hike!

A trail linking the two spa towns, accessible to all, on foot or by bike.

A pleasant circular route around the spa town, the racecourse and Vittel Golf Club.

Throughout this walk, you’ll discover two spa towns (Vittel and Contrexéville) and all they have to offer. You’ll also pass through Bulgnéville, Mandres-sur-Vair and Norroy-sur-Vair, before returning to your starting point.

Explore the circular bends of the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne, passing through: - the old Marne–Rhine Canal, - part of the fortifications at Villet-Saint-Etienne: Shelter No. 1, the Mordant Battery, the Bas du Chêne fortification and the East Vieux Canton fortification, - a wayside shrine with an orientation board above Villey-Saint-Etienne, - the bridges over the Terrouin, Return along the Moselle, the wide-gauge canal and the Fontenoy lock.

For a day’s hike, you can combine this route with the one covering Gondreville and the canalised Moselle, which offers a fine view of Villey-le-Sec and the hills around Toul.