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Fontenay (Vosges) walks
Route du Chalet Boucher
Tourist office
7.03 mi
+581 ft
-581 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fontenay (Vosges) (Vosges)
A walk to discover the village of Fontenay and the forest that borders it. A chalet, a remarkable beech tree and a memorial stone paying tribute to a quarry worker who died on the job mark the route.
Girecourt Castle Loop
6.79 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Girecourt-sur-Durbion (Vosges)
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.
The century-old Douglas firs of the Épinal Forest
Visorando Member
5.75 mi
+466 ft
-466 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse.
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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.
Hike no. 12 - The sources of the Durbion
5.32 mi
+787 ft
-771 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lépanges-sur-Vologne (Vosges)
Hike in the heart of the Dompierre Communal Forest. Let yourself be carried away by the sound of water and birdsong.
Haute Verrière loop
5.39 mi
+728 ft
-719 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Lépanges-sur-Vologne (Vosges)
A hike through the woods separating the villages of Lépanges-sur-Vologne and Viménil. You will be accompanied by deciduous trees (oaks and beeches) and conifers (fir, spruce and even larch).
Roulier Loop
8.65 mi
+846 ft
-833 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Le Roulier (Vosges)
A hike starting from Le Roulier that offers two variations on the route.
Pierrepont-Nonzeville circular loop
3.48 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Pierrepont-sur-l'Arentèle (Vosges)
A walk to explore the villages of Pierrepont-sur-l’Arentèle and Nonzeville, passing through the forest and fields that separate them.
Circuit des Forfeleuses
6.68 mi
+846 ft
-833 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Fays (Vosges) (Vosges)
In the Vologne Valley at the foot of the Montagne du Village, Fays is a small, characterful village in the Vosges mountains, surrounded by greenery.
Route des Grands Bois in Deyvillers
12.54 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.
Haut-du-Bois circular
8.69 mi
+1,247 ft
-1,237 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Docelles (Vosges)
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.
Fiménil loop
3.44 mi
+305 ft
-325 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Fiménil (Vosges)
This walk is accessible to all, alternating between paved roads and forest trails.
Stéaumont loop
4.27 mi
+259 ft
-285 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Fiménil (Vosges)
This hike will appeal to forest lovers. It passes through a variety of forests: young and old, deciduous and coniferous, dense and sparse. Depending on the time of day or the season, you will be accompanied by birdsong.
East-East-South route of the Épinal Fortress
11.48 mi
+912 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
Third part of the tour of the forts of the Épinal stronghold.A walking route linking Fort de La Mouche to Arches via Fort d’Arches, built by General Séré de Rivières.
Mont Saint-Jean and the ruins of Saint-Jean Castle
6.06 mi
+735 ft
-748 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from La Neuveville-devant-Lépanges (Vosges)
This route is best enjoyed in autumn so you can take in the views of the villages of Saint-Jean-du-Marché, La Neuveville-devant-Lépanges, Lépanges-sur-Vologne, Le Boulay, Xamontarupt and Faucompierre, culminating in a visit to the castle ruins.
Southern route of the Epinal fortress
11.88 mi
+1,161 ft
-928 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Arches (Vosges) (Vosges)
4th stage of the tour of the Épinal stronghold via the Forts, taking you from Arches via the Réduit du Bois d’Arches, the Bois d’Arches intermediate depot, Fort du Bambois, the Étang du Bult intermediate depot, Fort des Friches and finishing at Fort du RoulonThis is a linear walk, so please leave a car at the Morevoid pond after Roulon on the road to Uzemain. Make your way to the starting point in Arches via Nayemont, Uriménil, Dounoux and Hadol.