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Épinal walks
Route des Dix in Épinal
A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.
Walk from La Passée to the Roches d'Olima
This walk starts from the Passée car park in Chantraine, joins and follows the Bouzey reservoir supply canal and passes at the foot of the Roches d'Olima. The route is mainly under the cover of trees.
West of Chantraine between the forest and the lake
A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.
Route of the Three Soldiers Fountains
Legend attributes the name of the fountain to an event during the war in the time of Charles the Bold. Lorraine partisans, loyal to Duke René, harassed the Burgundians besieging Epinal and managed to lure a detachment of Burgundians into an ambush not far from the fountain. They killed many of the soldiers in the detachment and left the bodies of three of them there.
Saint-Laurent, Étang du Bult, Ferme du Humbertois and Roches d’Olima
A signposted walk through the forest between Chantraine and Saint-Laurent offering a quick view of Épinal from the Olympe. The walk follows the Bouzey Lake water supply canal twice, passing by the Étang du Bult and the Étang du Riéfaing, as well as the Roches d’Olima after following a small stream.
The Saint-Laurent hillside
This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.
Route des Grands Bois in Deyvillers
A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.
From Épinal to Lac de Bouzey
A good day's hike west of Épinal to Lac de Bouzey, without any difficulties, with plenty of picnic spots. Much of the route is marked by the Club Vosgien.
Étang de la Comtesse
This walk will take you through the Ban d'Uxegney National Forest, starting with the Étang de la Comtesse and its peat bog, where you can discover the little "firefly nymph", frogs, water lilies, marsh marigolds, yellow bladderwort and floating bulrush. Not to mention the sundew, which is an insectivorous plant.
Throughout this walk, you will also discover the Roches d'Olima, its powder magazine and the supply canal for the Bouzey reservoir.
Bambois Route
Come and enjoy this invigorating hike and discover the Fort de Bambois at the same time.
The century-old Douglas firs of the Épinal Forest
A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse.
Make sure to download the map before you lose mobile signal.
As forestry machinery is present, ruts are to be expected; as with all hikes, wear sturdy footwear and don’t be afraid of the mud.
Roulier Loop
A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.
Haut-du-Bois circular
This route winds through beautiful deciduous forests and allows you to discover the Haut-du-Bois maquis site, a symbol of the actions of many maquisards during the Second World War. On 9 September 1944, this maquis of around thirty people was attacked by German forces. Following their leader's order to retreat, more than 20 were saved, but 10 lost their lives.
Valère Fountain Circular in Frizon
This is an easy walk that follows the blue chestnut leaf markings and takes you to the Fontaine Valère fountain.
Girecourt Castle Loop
This hike with little elevation gain allows you to discover the villages of Girecourt-sur-Durbion, Gugnécourt and Méménil. This circuit, mostly on roads, is ideal on a beautiful spring or autumn day.
Virine route
A varied hike through woods, meadows and valleys.
Please note: the section of the route from point (10) is currently impassable due to fallen trees along the stream. To return to the starting point, head towards Circourt by following the road (D39) to the right, then turn left into Rue de la Chapelle, which passes in front of the church, and continue straight on along the road that extends from it to join the D39a. Cross it to find the path you took at the start and follow it to the left to return to the car park.