Fleury-devant-Douaumont walks

Connect, in 9 km, the memorial, the destroyed village of Fleury, the ossuary, the Zigzag Trench and Fort Douaumont.

This history-filled route allows you to discover structures, shelters, command posts, entrenchments and an intermediate ammunition shelter still in good condition, as well as some remains of trenches and isolated combat posts.

A memorial hike on a site where very deadly battles took place between February and April 1915, considered by some historians to be a prelude to the Battle of Verdun (nearby), which was triggered a year later. Several monuments and numerous remains mark the route, including impressive craters left by huge explosions.

Starting from Doulcon, you will discover the typical landscapes of the Meuse coast. A detour through the pretty village of Mont-devant-Sassey has some beautiful architectural surprises in store for you! You will then reach the village of Sassey-sur-Meuse via the coast before reaching Dun-sur-Meuse and then Doulcon via the towpath along the navigable Meuse. Passing through four municipalities: Dun-sur-Meuse, Doulcon, Mont-devant-Sassey and Sassey-sur-Meuse, you can start your walk from any of them. You can also split this walk to shorten it or avoid the forest during the hunting season.

Close to the village of Dompcevrin, this Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the works of various artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.

Near the village of Dompcevrin, this 12 km Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the Meuse forest, where you can admire various works of art.

Classified as a Regional Nature Reserve, the Lachaussée pond has remained in its natural state. Many birds have made their home here or stop here during their migration. It is a haven of peace for flora and fauna. Please note that it is forbidden to leave the existing paths, particularly around the ponds, as you may be liable for a heavy fine.

A route combining rural forest landscapes and some interesting monuments from the Great War. There is also a lovely view of the Woëvre plain, Montsec and Lake Madine.

Fancy a walk that combines architectural prowess and forest? The Ariethal trail is for you. From Fléville, venture into an enchanting forest setting to admire the curves of the famous stone giant nestled in its green setting, the Ariethal Viaduct. This route will also invite you to enter the memorial plantation dedicated to the Big Red One, a living, green tribute that links this land to history.

A beautiful walk near Saint-Mihiel on small paths where you can see orchids, a menhir and animals.

This hilly mountain bike trail takes you to the heart of an authentic region combining forests, countryside and vast fields. Starting from Nouart, the birthplace of General Chanzy, the route passes through several villages and hamlets: Tailly, Barricourt, Les Petites Censes, Les Forgettes, Les Tuileries... where remarkable stone buildings, witnesses to the local heritage, can be seen. A varied and rhythmic trail, ideal for mountain bikers in search of nature, hills and historical discoveries.

This hilly mountain bike trail takes you into the heart of an authentic region combining forests, countryside and vast fields. Starting from Nouart, the birthplace of General Chanzy, the route passes through several villages and hamlets: Tailly, Barricourt, Les Petites Censes, Les Forgettes, Les Tuileries, Rémonville... where remarkable stone buildings, witnesses to the local heritage, can be seen. A varied and fast-paced trail, ideal for mountain bikers in search of nature, hills and historical discoveries.

Starting from Sivry-les-Buzancy, the trail winds through fields and villages, passing through Bayonville and Imécourt, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The highlight of the route, Landreville Castle, reveals itself as you walk, adding a touch of heritage to this accessible and rejuvenating hike. Ideal for lovers of nature, tranquillity and local discoveries.

This lake is a reserve with sensitive natural environments, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.It is a wild environment except on its northern shore, where there are leisure centres that are very pleasant during the summer months, but don't be put off by the crowds and don't hesitate to pay for parking.

This very natural route takes you on a journey of discovery through the wooded hills on the border between the Batte (Belgium) and Coulmy (France) valleys.Anyone with even a passing interest in the region's industrial history will also discover its mining and steel-making past, highlighted by the Transfrontier Iron Mines Trail and a number of information panels along the route.The trail passes by some of the iron mines that brought prosperity to the region in the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as the Musson slag heap, which over time collected all the slag from the mines on the Musson and Halanzy sides. Now cleaned up, it has been turned into a nature reserve managed by the DNF (Nature and Forestry Division).

Gaume, this beautiful hilly region in southern Belgium, is known for its mild climate. However, I have no idea if the area is popular with hikers... There are hiking markers all along the route. It is possible that you will encounter few or no people.

A beautiful bike ride in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park and, more specifically, the superb Forêt Domaniale de la Reine, which straddles the departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse.It is a so-called "wet" forest, containing more than a dozen natural ponds.

A pleasant walk in Gaume, even in gloomy weather, through countryside and forests.The route begins by climbing up to the plateau overlooking Rachecourt before descending into the depths of the Batte valley.After the small reed pond, the route crosses the country ridge before descending to Battincourt, where the playground offers a few benches and a welcome picnic table.In Battincourt, the walk follows the marked "Les Sept Sources" trail in the opposite direction until just beyond the Battincourt ponds.On the way back, the route passes through a lovely arboretum!Please note that some sections, such as the Bois de Pertot, can be very muddy.

The mines, the mines of yesterday, the iron mines... this is the main theme of this hike.Fond-de-Gras is the most informative site on this subject: it was the station where narrow-gauge trains converged to unload iron ore into standard-gauge wagons bound for the steelworks and blast furnaces of Pétange, Differdange and others in Belgium and Germany.