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Escles walks
Sources of the Saône and Madon rivers, Saint-Martin cave
Visorando Member
9.53 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Escles (Vosges)
A small, discreet corner of the Vosges, but one full of beautiful discoveries. Among others, the sources of the Saône and Madon rivers. We recommend that you read the description beforehand to identify the specific points of interest on the route in advance.
Maquisards Trail and Étang des Cailloux from Grandrupt-de-Bains
7.15 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Grandrupt-de-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the pretty village of Grandrupt-de-Bains with its beautiful old houses, this hike will take you to a place where the Resistance fighters lived and trained in August and September 1944, but above all a place of remembrance. You will also discover: petroglyph rocks, boundary stones bearing coats of arms, ponds, picnic and rest areas and views of the Vosges mountains. A few sections on the road allow us to pass through forests, meadows and farmland, as well as rural areas.
Grand tour of Thunimont via the Francogney valley
8.63 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Harsault (Vosges)
A hike that winds through a wide variety of forests, both coniferous and deciduous. The hedgerow landscape creates a special atmosphere that makes for a pleasant hiking experience.
Méloménil – Relanges
23.56 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,424 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Uzemain (Vosges)
The trail continues through the forests of the Vôge and follows the Saône’s original course from its source.
Between woods and ponds in Gruey-lès-Surance
7.20 mi
+722 ft
-722 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gruey-lès-Surance (Vosges)
Discover two ponds hidden within a large forest complex. Most of this hike takes place on well-maintained forest tracks. Only a few passages, secondary trails, may be overgrown with grass and young trees in spring and summer.
Autour du Verbamont en suivant les ruisseaux et rivières
Tourism professional
3.57 mi
+381 ft
-410 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Claudon (Vosges)
La randonnée débute sur le plateau du Verbamont. Vous traverserez les chênaies puis descendrez dans une première vallée d'un ruisseau sauvage, en saison quelques petites cascades et un paysage de mousses verte. Découverte d'un bel étang à Senennes, puis votre parcours se poursuit surplombant la rivière Ourche toujours sur des petits sentiers forestiers.
La majeure partie de cette boucle se fait sur des chemins forestiers, parfois difficiles d'accès, et hors des sentiers. Il est fortement conseillé de se munir de l'application Visorando afin d'éventuellement se géolocaliser.
The wild Ourche in the heart of the Attigny forest
6.17 mi
+525 ft
-528 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Claudon (Vosges)
Circular route mainly through woodland, where you’ll hike through forests covered in green moss. Highlights include impressive rocks, a river, streams and small waterfalls.
The surroundings of Relanges
11.77 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Relanges (Vosges)
An easy hike on the edge of the Vôge, in the Darney forest. A double circular to be done in a day, featuring monuments and ruins from different periods.
The Saône and the Ourche
10.04 mi
+909 ft
-906 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Attigny (Vosges) (Vosges)
A lovely walk with plenty of points of interest, including Pont Tatal with its climbing and bungee jumping site, and Froideval Abbey set in lush green surroundings.
Many other points of interest await you along the route.
The Sentier des Pierres towards Les Voivres
Tourist office
5.63 mi
+528 ft
-548 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Voivres (Vosges)
The Étang Lallemand, created in 1572 to supply the neighbouring Quenot Forge, is an ideal starting point for exploring the Sentier des Pierres, an unusual walk steeped in history. You walk alongside the pond and then follow the signs marked with footprints, which are also indicated by pretty wicker posts topped with a terracotta head.
Route between Madon and the forest
6.08 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Maroncourt (Vosges)
The Madon and its tributaries are waterways that are important to preserve and maintain, both to limit flooding and for the environment, as they are sources of biodiversity and are responsible for the landscapes you will pass through on this walk.
Les Baraques, the Canal de l'Est, the Manufacture Royale
3.08 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale car park in Bains-les-Bains. After crossing lock 32, you will climb gently through the woods towards the hamlet of Les Baraques, then reach lock 31 and finish on the towpath between the river and the canal.
(Please note that hunting is permitted on a small section of the route on Thursdays and Sundays.)
"Blue Lily" loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains
3.74 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Hike starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a magnificent 18th-century industrial site. Follow the blue fleurs-de-lis signs
Loop - Manufacture Royale - Hautmougey - Canal de l'Est
6.41 mi
+292 ft
-308 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains, through the forest, the fields on the Plateau de la Fosse le Loup and along the Canal de l'Est.
Private hunting is permitted in part of the forest on Thursdays and Sundays.
“Fleur de Lys Violette” circular walk: Manufacture – Chemin Noir – Canal de l’Est
3.73 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale, a circular route crosses the estate, passing by the chapel, the ice house and the woods. Following the purple fleur-de-lis markings, you then reach the small forest track known as “le Chemin Noir” by local residents. After crossing the D164, you’ll join a small path through the forest to reach the old Roman road, which descends towards the “Pont du Coney” and then onto the Voie Bleue, the canal cycle path, to return to the Manufacture Royale.
"White Fleur de Lys" brooch, Manufacture Royale - la Pipée - Les Baraques
3.75 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a walk along the towpath between the Canal de l’Est and the River Coney. La Pipée footbridge, Bois de la Pipée and through the hamlet of Les Baraques. Down through the woods to lock no. 32. Marked with white fleurs-de-lis
"Red fleur-de-lys" loop of the Manufacture Royale de Bains
1.99 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Between the towpath and the forest, a short loop following the red fleurs-de-lis starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains.
(You may encounter a private hunt on Thursdays and Sundays)
"Orange Fleur de Lys" circular starting from the Manufacture Royale
8.62 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in La Vôge-les-Bains, this trail marked with orange fleurs-de-lis first runs alongside the Coney and the Canal de l’Est, then through Fontenoy-le-Château, before making a wide circular route across the plateau to reach the Maison Forestière de la Pipée. The return route follows the Ruisseau de Gruey to rejoin the Coney and return to the Manufacture Royale.
Exploring the bocage of Fontenoy-le-Château
6.66 mi
+230 ft
-253 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fontenoy-le-Château (Vosges)
The commune of Fontenoy-le-Château still boasts a fine network of hedgerows and remarkable trees. This path winds its way through this rural landscape, amidst meadows and hedgerows. A bucolic atmosphere is guaranteed. In spring, it offers a great opportunity to watch and listen to the birds that use these vegetation formations to nest.
Route Bains – Hautmougey – La Colosse – Bains
8.08 mi
+686 ft
-653 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
An easy circular route visiting the Canal des Vosges and the “La Colosse” sandstone quarry.
Discovering the heritage of Bains-les-Bains
6.21 mi
+456 ft
-430 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
This walk combines exploring historical and natural heritage with a wooded route running alongside the Canal des Vosges, before finally skirting the site of the Manufacture Royale de Bains-les-Bains (see practical information).
03/08/2023 Moderator’s note: hike modified at point 6.
Route de Circourt
4.49 mi
+636 ft
-636 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Circourt (Vosges)
A pleasant little walk through woods, fields and paths, with some gentle hills. Starting from Virine, you’ll head down to Circourt, walk around the village and climb back up through the woods to return to Virine, passing a 360° viewpoint! Ideal in summer with plenty of shaded areas, though there are a few fairly steep slopes.
Virine route
8.25 mi
+764 ft
-781 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouxières-aux-Bois (Vosges)
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.
The Tuileries Route in Passavant-la-Rochère
6.57 mi
+371 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Passavant-la-Rochère (Haute-Saône)
From Étang Neuf, a natural area featuring chalets and huts for hikers who have retained their childlike spirit, the route reveals the industrial past of Passavant-la-Rochère as it passes close to six former tile works, three of which were still in operation in the 1950s. However, the advent of cement tiles hastened the closure of the last remaining tile works, causing the village’s population to halve over the same period.