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Fontaine des Poilus walks
Following the trail of the 1914–18 trenches in the Bois de Champenoux
Visorando Member
6.86 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
3h 20
Difficult
Departure from Laneuvelotte (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The Battle of the Grand Couronné in September 1914 in the Bois de Champenoux. On the lookout for shell holes and trenches at the edge of the woods.A walk partly along paths and partly off-track through the heart of the forest; best undertaken with a GPS or a good sense of direction.This walk can be complemented by exploring other remains from the Battle of the Grand Couronné.
Circular between the villages of Velaine-sous-Amance and Réméréville
9.60 mi
+371 ft
-371 ft
4h 45
Average
Departure from Velaine-sous-Amance (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance, towards the village of Réméréville. Pass through the Bois de Champenoux, steeped in history from the First World War, then head towards Réméréville along country lanes. Return via small roads, passing in front of Romémont Castle and the Chapelle de Froide Terre chapel.