Épinal walks

A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.

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.

A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.

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.

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.

This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.

A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.

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.

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.

Come and enjoy this invigorating hike and discover the Fort de Bambois at the same time.

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. 

A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.

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.

This is an easy walk that follows the blue chestnut leaf markings and takes you to the Fontaine Valère fountain.

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.

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.

A short, easy walk in the hills above Saint-Nabord (except for the climb at the start...). Ideal for getting back into shape after winter.

A beautiful hike in the forest with no viewpoints except for the Roches de Thin. Worth doing in hot weather, as the scent of the pine trees makes it worthwhile.