Between Seille and Mauchère, starting from Moivrons

A beautiful circular offering a variety of pleasures, with valleys and plateaus on the agenda and beautiful views.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 182 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 190 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 405 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 234 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Moivrons (54760)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.823061° / E 6.249804°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3315ET, 3414O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park next to the church (around ten spaces available) in Moivrons.
(S/E) Join the Grande Rue (D10) south of the church.

(1) Turn right, then turn left onto Chemin du Breuil about 50 metres further on. At the first intersection, turn right to join the D90f (Rue de Villers).

(2) Opposite Chemin du Breuil, slightly to the left, take Chemin de Bratte towards Col de Vassuchamp. Ignore a turn-off to the right and continue to a fork with a sign marking Col de Vassuchamp.

(3) Take the path on your left at the edge of the forest and climb it without turning right or left. Keep heading south-southwest.

(4) On the plateau, take the path in front of you and continue to Montenoy. In the village, go straight ahead and cross the D90 to join the path that connects the villages of Faulx and Leyr (Voie Verte de la Mauchère: former railway line).

(5) Take it on your left. At the junction with the D90, cross carefully and continue straight ahead on the Voie Verte. Continue straight ahead to go around Leyr and arrive a few metres before the D90f, north of the village.

(6) Turn left to follow the departmental road, then cross it and continue by turning left. Continue straight ahead, following the Étang du Jardinet on your right, and reach the junction with the D10.

(7) Turn left onto Grande Rue.

(1) Then turn right towards the church to return to your vehicle (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 243 m - Rue de la Gare
  2. 1 : km 0.04 - alt. 241 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.37 - alt. 246 m - D90f: opposite on Chemin de Bratte
  4. 3 : km 1.98 - alt. 359 m - Col de Vassuchamp, on the left
  5. 4 : km 3.11 - alt. 364 m - Crossroads, straight ahead
  6. 5 : km 4.55 - alt. 262 m - Voie Verte, on the left
  7. 6 : km 7.74 - alt. 251 m - Crossroads, left onto the greenway. View of the - Seille (Affluent de la Moselle)
  8. 7 : km 9.48 - alt. 234 m - Moivrons, D10: left then right
  9. S/E : km 9.93 - alt. 243 m - Rue de la Gare

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Sporact
Sporact

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
A varied route that we followed on the trail
A bit too much white road for me, but lovely scenery

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MCBM
MCBM

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Varied landscapes including forests, fields and villages, beautiful views. The route can be done in either direction, starting from Montenoy or Moivrons.

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RESSANON
RESSANON

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Personally, we did the route starting from Montenoy in the following order: points 5-4-3-2-1-7-6-5, for several reasons. Starting from Montenoy makes the elevation gain easier to manage, as the slope is less steep. After point 7, you can stop at the Jardinet pond, a great place to quench your thirst and perhaps enjoy a picnic halfway through the route. The rest of the route is easy and flat.

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Résistance
Résistance

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very good time, thank you Visorando!
Thanks also to the smartphone app, which wasn't essential on this route but is always reassuring to have.
Beautiful views, highly recommended route!

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randonnees
randonnees
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely route between fields and forest!

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Na54Fle71
Na54Fle71

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

In some places, there are a few concerns about getting lost. Would it be possible to provide some landmarks: GR signposts, for example?
Otherwise, a very interesting route, especially the greenway section.

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nine412
nine412

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

We did the route backwards...
Starting from the church, you simply have to start opposite it...
because south of the church...?
Not everyone has a compass...
It's true, the paths are rutted by motorbikes... and for the beech tree... it's possible to get through...
Beautiful views... a slight incline to clear your head... when you take the reverse route
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Thank you VISORANDO...

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renardeau54
renardeau54

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

Hello everyone
I wanted to give you some information about this hike
Once you reach point number 3, the Vassuchamp pass, it is impossible to return to the edge of the forest
There is a large beech tree right in the middle of the path that is impossible to get around. There is a small path on the right
on the right, but it has been ruined by motorbikes. The easiest thing to do is to go down towards Bratte to
catch up with Montenoy Thank you for the hikes Renardeau54

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Susann
Susann

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

A beautiful hike, with a good portion on the greenway. Even though I prefer the forest, we were well sheltered from hunting – I would also recommend this hike for autumn/winter! Near the church, I didn't see any signs for the Chemin du Breuil ("Rue de l'église"), but I was able to reach the Chemin de Bratte via the main road without any problems. As I was walking with children, the small picnic area on the greenway at the exit of Montenoy was very welcome!

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Jimmylorr
Jimmylorr

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I did the route backwards. At the start, there were lots of old railway tracks, so it was easy. The 180 m elevation gain comes at the very end and is almost all in one go! So for "Sunday hikers" like me, it's better to do it in the recommended direction. Apart from that, there are some very beautiful views. A recommended route.

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moi Nino
moi Nino

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Beautiful place, pleasant hike

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mtc
mtc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A beautiful route that gives an idea of what the region is like: not so flat after all!

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