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Heillecourt walks
In the Parc de l’Embanie
Visorando Member
3.56 mi
+69 ft
-72 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Heillecourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy, short walk with no significant elevation gain, suitable for all seasons in the village of Heillecourt, on the outskirts of Nancy. You can explore the beautiful Parc de l’Embanie; although this route passes through or around residential areas, you remain surrounded by nature as you follow footpaths.
The Chapelle des Pauvres and the Parc de Brabois.
8.63 mi
+1,040 ft
-1,037 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Houdemont (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from Houdemont, head towards the Chapelle des Pauvres and its orientation table, passing through the Bois Le Duc.
Walk through the paths and viewpoint of the Parc de Brabois and take a tour of the Jardin du Montet with its chapel.
Then return via the orientation table above the cemetery, descend into the old village and walk through the gardens of Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy.
Return to Houdemont via the Château de la Ronchère.
Circular route between Fléville-devant-Nancy and Laneuveville-devant-Nancy
6.40 mi
+141 ft
-154 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Start at the L’Orée du Bois housing estate, walk a short distance along the diversion canal, then take a short climb towards the Bois des Convers for the view of Nancy, and descend into Laneuveville-devant-Nancy to reach the Marne-Rhine Canal.
Return via the cycle path along the diversion canal.
The Clos Cardinal circular walk via the canal and the Roman bridge
9.09 mi
+243 ft
-259 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk starting from the Orée du Bois housing estate in Fléville-devant-Nancy, heading to the hamlet of Clos Cardinal via the connecting canal, the Roman bridge and the hamlet of Gerardcourt, and returning via the plain.
Circular route of the Moselle via the Meurthe between Jarville and Malzeville
7.83 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Jarville-la-Malgrange (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
On the Moselle circular route, along the Meurthe between Jarville-la-Malgrange and Malzéville.
A hike mainly on cycle paths or specially designed trails to discover the meanders of the tranquil Meurthe with its birds, passing by the Old Mills of Nancy and the historic monument "La Douera" in Malzéville.
Fléville circular
6.33 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy walk through part of the Greater Nancy urban area without leaving the countryside.
Around Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy
7.52 mi
+335 ft
-335 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk around Fléville, Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy, combining the countryside (panoramic view of the surrounding towns) and walking along the canal with its locks and birds.
The canals of Laneuveville in front of Nancy.
6.19 mi
+233 ft
-230 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk around Fléville and Laneuveville in front of Nancy, combining the countryside with panoramic views of the surrounding towns, and returning along the Marne-Rhine Canal with its junctions, locks and birds.
From Fléville to Lupcourt in the footsteps of the past
7.74 mi
+184 ft
-171 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Fléville-devant-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A route combining a visit to Fléville-devant-Nancy with its Renaissance castle and the rolling landscapes of the Vermois; it follows some sections used in the distant past (a Gallo-Roman road) or more recently (harnessed horses at the beginning of the 20th century).
Route updated in January 2026.
Grand tour of Camp d'Affrique
5.01 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Departure from the Plateau des Loisirs for this very shady hike in the undergrowth around Camp d'Affrique.
From the Ludres plateau to the Houdemont hillsides
6.83 mi
+564 ft
-564 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A roller coaster ride around the Grand Canyon with beautiful views of Nancy, the south of the conurbation, the Vermois and the Vosges (Donon). The route is designed as two circular loops with a viewpoint in the middle. An easy section (start and finish) through the classic forest of the Plateau de Haye, but also a beautiful limestone lawn; a passage by the Fonteno stream in the heart of the old village of Houdemont and a more technical section on the hillside, with alternating flat sections and sometimes steep climbs.
Route updated in December 2025.
From Ludres to Houdemont – Short route
5.00 mi
+417 ft
-417 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The route runs mainly across the plateau with a detour halfway up the hillside to the outskirts of Houdemont. In between, it passes a viewpoint offering a fine view of Nancy, the southern part of the conurbation, the Vermois region and the Vosges (the Donon is visible on a clear day).
Tour of the Ludres plateau via the cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique
4.58 mi
+161 ft
-161 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This is an easy hike, passing by the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique, mainly in the woods, offering beautiful views of the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Moselle valley, and allowing you to explore the ruins of the Cité (also known as Camp) d'Affique, a Gallic archaeological site dating from the early Iron Age, around 500 BC.
The Visorando app is recommended.
Entrainement montagne ou trail autour du plateau de Ludres
14.09 mi
+2,356 ft
-2,329 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A very varied route for those who enjoy long hikes or training in the mountains or on trails. Hikers will appreciate the views, while trail runners will enjoy the alternation between flat sections and steep slopes. The route is designed to achieve a relatively high elevation gain/length ratio for this region. There are numerous shortcuts available if needed.Updated in December 2025.
Circuit de Ludres par Messein
5.95 mi
+866 ft
-843 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Circular starting from Ludres, crossing the old village, with panoramic views of the Moselle valley above Messein and crossing the Cité d'Affrique (Camp Leuque). A gentle section on the plateau but also some steep passages. Route designed to accumulate elevation gain (well suited to Nordic walking) but with possible detours.
Route modified at the end of 2025 to take into account previously issued opinions.
Route of the city starting from Saulxures-lès-Nancy towards Nancy
8.84 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Saulxures-lès-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An urban walk along a cycle path starting from the Bois de Badonfosse.
Starting from Saulxures-lès-Nancy, heading to the Chartreuse de Bosserville via the Bois de Badonfosse, continuing towards the Marne-Rhine Canal at Laneuveville, just outside Nancy, crossing the Meurthe via the Bosserville footbridge.
The walk continues along the canal towards the port of Nancy, passing through Jarville-la-Malgrange and the outskirts of Nancy.
Junction with the Meurthe at Saint-Max, followed by a walk along the Meurthe.
Return via Avenue Eugène Pottier and Rue Salvador Allende.
In the heart of the Coteaux de Ludres
1.54 mi
+305 ft
-289 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the landscapes of the Coteaux de Ludres!
Discovering Nancy
3.56 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A tour of Nancy city centre, starting from the famous Place Stanislas.
Around L’Asnée and Laxou-Village
3.52 mi
+354 ft
-351 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Laxou (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Follow the Asnée stream for a while and, if you wish, cross through the Domaine de l’Asnée. You can then extend your walk and explore the gardens and vegetable patches along the various paths winding through the village of Laxou.
From Ludres to Chavigny via the Bois de la Grande Fraize
6.06 mi
+846 ft
-846 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ludres (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
To complete the triptych covering the Ludres plateau (see also Ludres-Houdemont and Ludres-Messein), this circular route mainly covers the commune of Chavigny and takes in the three highlights of the plateau: Camp Leuque, traces of mining activity and a beautiful view of the Vosges mountains.
In the middle of the six woods of Saulxures-lès-Nancy
7.64 mi
+266 ft
-289 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Saulxures-lès-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk taking you past Saulxures Castle, the pretty village of Saulxures and its surroundings.
Pulnoy, Seichamps and Tomblaine from Saulxures-lès-Nancy.
8.68 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saulxures-lès-Nancy (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An urban hike and cycle path on the outskirts of Saulxures-lès-Nancy, Pulnoy, Seichamps and Tomblaine.A circular route to discover this urban area, passing through town centres, shopping areas and new housing developments.