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The Brénon Valley
Visorando Member
3.48 mi
+151 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ognéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From the valley floor, right by the Brénon, up to the top of the plateau where the view opens out onto a distant horizon, this peaceful walk offers a wide variety of landscapes.
On the plain to the west of Sion Hill
8.82 mi
+630 ft
-623 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chaouilley (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Along small roads and country lanes across the plain to the west of Sion Hill, visiting the villages of Eulmont, Dommarie, Thorey Lyautey and Étreval, before returning to Chaouilley.
Through the villages of Ognéville, Étreval, Vroncourt, Quevilloncourt and Vézelise
8.49 mi
+433 ft
-417 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ognéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The route starts at the edge of the woods in the Brénon Valley and returns via the Rabogey plateau, offering a 360° view of the Saintois region.
To the west of the Saintois region to visit the villages of Vandeléville and Battigny
8.42 mi
+630 ft
-627 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thorey-Lyautey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Through fields and woods to visit the villages of Vandeléville and Battigny to the west of the Saintois region.
Castle, churches, wash house, fountain and calvaries.
Le Métay and the Faviéres lake
8.35 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lalœuf (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk around the Métay and the Favières leisure centre, with magnificent scenery.
Barrès Brunehaut route on the Hill of Sion
5.17 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saxon-Sion (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This superb route offers an exceptional view of the Saintois and Xaintois regions from the Monument Barrès, as well as beautiful panoramas throughout the route, which is exclusively on footpaths. It also allows you to discover the very pretty medieval village of Vaudémont and its ramparts.
Long walk around Sion Hill
9.56 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,152 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Praye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From Praye, head to the Maurice Barrès monument via the Bois de Plaimont. Visit the village of Vaudémont.
Return via the plain, passing beneath the hill and the village of Chaouilley. Return to Praye via the path halfway up the hillside, passing beneath the statue of the Virgin Mary.
A circular walk between Hammeville and Parey-Saint-Césaire
9.13 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hammeville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk between the villages of Hammeville and Parey-Saint-Césaire, passing through the Govillers and Serres state-owned forests
Remarkable oak trees and scenic views await
Unfortunately, some of the paths have disappeared, so you’ll need to take a few minor roads.
Mountain bike loops on Sion Hill
13.42 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,637 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Forcelles-sous-Gugney (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The inspiring hill is rich in history and geology and is a geographical landmark in this area known as the Saintois.
Between Dolcourt and Favières, returning via the Croix du Capitaine
8.48 mi
+692 ft
-692 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Dolcourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk starting from Dolcourt to Favières, offering a stunning view at Le Dahout, passing through Saulxerotte and returning via the Bois de Selaincourt to the Croix du Capitaine, ending at the Saint-Jean de Cotance Chapel.
Around Haroué
8.46 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Haroué (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A hilly circuit where you can enjoy the Saintois countryside and the nearby Madon, with breathtaking views of the Château d'Haroué (9) and the hill of Sion.
Route of hot springs in Xirocourt
5.06 mi
+367 ft
-354 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Xirocourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This route takes us to the large Arpontois Oak via a pretty path in the Bois d'Arpontois, climbs above the Blanches Côtes to take us to Bralleville via the plateau with magnificent views of the Vau farm and the Saintois. From Bralleville to Xirocourt, the return journey is via a path between fields and the river.
The grand tour of the village of Crépey
10.97 mi
+689 ft
-656 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Crépey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The grand tour of the village of Crépey via the Bois des Cotes, the Bois de Charme, the Bois de la Champelle, the Bois Corrot, the village of Germiny, the Prairie de Souvraincourt, Sainte-Lucie with its viewpoint over part of the Saintois region and, in the distance, the Vosges mountains.
A circular route to the north of the Saintois region via Voinemont, Benney and Lemainville
9.72 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Voinémont (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk to visit the villages in the north of the Saintois region: Voinémont, Benney and Lemainville, passing through the Benney forest, the plain between Benney and Lemainville and following the Madon river on the return journey.
Route des villages starting from Ceintrey
9.29 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ceintrey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A tour of the villages of the Saintois region, in the canton of Vézelise.
A walk across the plains with scenic views.
Places of interest: chapels, wayside crosses, churches, wash houses
Along the Madon between Lemainville and Voinémont
5.12 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lemainville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk which, in its first section, offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside as you head towards Voinémont and, on the return journey, winds its way along the many bends of the Madon with magnificent colours, varying with the seasons, and made even more sublime by the autumn sun.
South-east of Saintois
12.33 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lemainville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the castles of the Saintois region in Haroué and Tantonville, the moulded lintels in the villages, the churches and the 360° views.
The crosses of Aroffe
5.16 mi
+440 ft
-410 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Aroffe (Vosges)
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.
Double circular loop starting from Frolois
7.77 mi
+371 ft
-394 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Frolois (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A double circular route through the Madon valley to visit the villages of Frolois, Pierreville, Autrey-sur-Madon and Pulligny.
The Madon Trail in Ambacourt
3.08 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambacourt (Vosges)
A pleasant little walk around Ambacourt, starting on the banks of the Madon, with lovely, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside, interspersed with refreshing stretches through the woodland.
Between the Saintois and the Moselle
11.69 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Benney (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A walk through the rolling countryside and woods on the edge of the Saintois region, passing through the villages of Benney, Crévechamps and Saint-Remimont.
Author’s note, 2 January 2020: Access to this private woodland is permitted subject to certain conditions. See practical information below
The Chahalot resurgence
6.74 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Allain (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
A short walk between Bainville-sur-Madon and Xeuilley
6.05 mi
+466 ft
-453 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bainville-sur-Madon (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, through the meadows alongside the River Madon to reach Xeuilley, then along a small road to join the D974 and up the hillside to admire the view over Xeuilley.
On the hillsides between Bainville and Viterne. Back to the lowlands and Maizières
10.07 mi
+692 ft
-686 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bainville-sur-Madon (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, head up the hillside, passing through the Bois Fossé and the Viterne quarry; take a detour via the orientation table to see the impressive quarry.
Head down towards Viterne through the woods, passing through the village with its fountain, washhouse and church.
Return across the plain, passing through the village of Maizières with its wash house, church and Stations of the Cross.
Around Flavigny-sur-Moselle
8.02 mi
+499 ft
-502 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Flavigny-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Walk around the village of Flavigny-sur-Moselle, passing through the village, along the Canal de l'Est and through the Bois de Benney.
La Deuille d'Ochey
6.25 mi
+358 ft
-354 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ochey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Victor Hugo trail to Thiraucourt
7.14 mi
+653 ft
-656 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Domvallier (Vosges)
Follow in the footsteps of Victor Hugo's ancestors on a beautiful trail offering magnificent views in a varied landscape of pastures, crops and forests.This route has little shade, so take care in hot weather.
A circular walk starting from Flavigny and passing through Burthécourt and Azelot
10.96 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Flavigny-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from Flavigny-sur-Moselle, the route follows the Canal de l’Est, climbs through the woods towards Burthécourt-aux-Chênes, crosses the plain to reach Azelot and the railway line, then returns through the woods
Around Richardméil
5.63 mi
+361 ft
-371 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Flavigny-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A hike around the village of Richardménil, passing through the Bois Leleau, the Bois Impérial, the Tombouctou plateau with a view of Ludres and Nancy, a visit to the Saint Georges Church before returning via the Canal des Vosges.
Around Richardménil through the woods and along the canals
5.30 mi
+151 ft
-128 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Richardménil (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A getaway from the centre of Richardménil to its neighbouring towns: Méréville, Messein, Ludres and Fléville. This almost triangular route follows or runs alongside the old freight routes: the Canal de l'Est, now the Canal des Vosges, the Canal de Jonction and the old railway lines serving the Ludres-Fléville industrial zone. If you cross this industrial zone during the week, you will understand why barges and trains no longer run in the area...
Route updated in January 2026.