The Mamouth Crossing

This trail was marked out by young people from Millery and Autreville-sur-Moselle in July 2013 to enable anyone who wishes to discover it, with signposts and nesting boxes built by the young people to protect certain species of birds.
All along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Moselle and the villages of Millery and Autreville-sur-Moselle.
If you love nature and listening to birdsong, then this walk is for you.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 211 m
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    Descent: - 215 m

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    Highest point: 370 m
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    Lowest point: 187 m

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Description of the walk

Departure point: Place de la Mairie, Autreville-sur-Moselle.

(S) Follow the red markers.
Go up Rue de la Côte, keeping left towards Rue de la Forêt.
Follow Rue du Sorbier. You will see a birdhouse on the third tree on the left as you climb up from Autreville-sur-Moselle (birdhouse).

(1) Turn right onto Rue des Acacias (about 300 metres further on = bird box).
Follow this road straight ahead between fields and meadows and admire the view of Millery and the Moselle.

(2) Continue and at the end of the road, turn right to go down the white road that joins the road to Nomeny.
At the road, turn left and walk along the side of the road, then take the path on your right.

(3) (owl signpost on the tree at the three-way junction) and climb towards the forest.
At the top of the path, when you reach the forest, you can admire the view of the Natagne, the village of Landremont and, behind it, Metz on the horizon.

(4) Turn right (birdhouse) then immediately left at the intersection, go up and follow the main path straight ahead until you leave the forest. You will discover a viewpoint overlooking the Moselle and the village of Millery.

(5) Once you arrive in the village (rue de Blanche Pierre), take the street on the right, then turn immediately left onto Rue des Biches. At the three-way junction, turn left.

(6) Turn left onto Rue des Templiers and follow Rue Saint-Nicolas straight ahead, then turn right onto Avenue de la Moselle.
Continue straight ahead until you reach the three-way junction at the entrance to Autreville-sur-Moselle.

(7) Take Grande Rue on the right.

Continue straight ahead and you will arrive at the starting point (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 194 m - Place de la Mairie, Autreville-sur-Moselle
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 245 m - Turn right onto Rue des Acacias
  3. 2 : km 1.53 - alt. 271 m - Beautiful view of Millery and the - Moselle (la)
  4. 3 : km 3.01 - alt. 251 m - Go up to the right towards the forest
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 324 m - At the entrance to the forest, turn right and then left
  6. 5 : km 7.43 - alt. 202 m - Turn right at the end of Rue Blanche
  7. 6 : km 7.66 - alt. 198 m - Rue des Templiers and follow Rue Saint-Nicolas
  8. 7 : km 8.55 - alt. 187 m - At the three-way junction, take the Grande Rue on the right
  9. S/E : km 8.87 - alt. 194 m - Place de la Mairie, Autreville-sur-Moselle

Notes

This route can be explored on foot, by bike or on horseback. When you set off, follow the signposts (wooden markers) with an owl logo. When you arrive at the cemetery in Millery, you will find a water supply point.

Worth a visit

Other hikes are possible from Millery to Custines or Montenoy and then Nancy.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 31 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 20649379
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Disappointing, as we were expecting to see birdhouses, which we did not find. In addition, this route uses the road too often...

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Claude W1.
Claude W1.

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, especially in good weather like yesterday: beautiful views of the Moselle and the surrounding villages

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Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk for a winter afternoon. Yesterday, it rained all day and some paths were very muddy and slippery (and they are uphill).
I think I discovered the "Mammoth" bump! (see photo).

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Klein Alison
Klein Alison

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We went hiking with children, a small group of eight, and everything went well. The paths are not rough and the weather was perfect for walking. The initial climb made some people grit their teeth, but it was nothing insurmountable (the taste for effort is important for everyone! )
I recommend this hike

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Pracchia Bruno
Pracchia Bruno

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The beautiful weather and stunning natural surroundings so close to a large city are the perfect excuse to get away from it all in pleasant surroundings.
We enjoyed a beautiful hike and an easy trail with pleasant scenery.

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strong54
strong54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with stunning views and plenty of elevation gain.

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marionc
marionc

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We did it from Autreville, as planned, to Millery (car park on the banks of the Moselle opposite the town hall, on the corner of Rue des Chenevières) to avoid the last part, which is probably less interesting and partly on the road.
A very pleasant walk, especially in autumn with its golden colours.
Varied, fields and forests. Pretty views. Very easy.
Minimal but sufficient signposting, except at point 1. We made the mistake of continuing straight ahead a little too long, but we should have understood from the map where to turn right. Easily rectified.
The description is very good, with one small caveat at point 1.

Hike unknown to local authorities. In particular, they don't know why it's called "Traversée du mamouth" (Mammoth Crossing) and why it's spelled with only one M, unless it's a spelling mistake.

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Na54Fle71
Na54Fle71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a rollercoaster ride! Very interesting, with new landscapes to discover all the time and beautiful panoramic views of the Moselle valley.

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gui54000
gui54000
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike with lovely views from start to finish. I highly recommend it. However, it should be noted that the second climb (the one that takes you halfway) is quite challenging. Roughly 1 km at an average gradient of 10% with sections exceeding 15% (18% max). The climb is quite challenging. Keep this in mind if you're just looking for a short, easy ride or a peaceful outing. For your information, I walk at a good pace and completed the hike in 2 hours.

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Aristote
Aristote

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 02, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

We really enjoyed the scenery, but after a very rainy winter, the trails, often torn up by tractors, were very muddy.

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Renlei
Renlei

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike with my son, with varied terrain and surroundings and beautiful views.

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brunox54
brunox54

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I just did this nice hike, which isn't too difficult even for those who, like me, are a bit overweight.
However, the trail is not very well maintained and it's not always easy to find your way. The fork at point 3 has to be taken on instinct because the tree has disappeared, but you only find the owl sign about 500 m further on (assuming you've taken the right path) around a bend on the right, and even then the arrow with the owls is half broken.
The viewpoints indicated (and very well signposted) are interesting.

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Chem54
Chem54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Nice route, beautiful views of the Moselle valley.
However, as recommended, use a map as the signposting (or what remains of it) is poor.

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gudule54
gudule54

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, sunny. Well detailed.
We only saw one birdhouse, but that's no big deal.
Don't miss a visit to the village of Millery: it's superb.
We'll be back in a different season.

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Rando268
Rando268

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 20, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Useful information
The tour can start from Millery. The route can be shortened

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