The Virgin of Vohné as seen from the Vieux Pré Dam on Lake Pierre Percée

de fr

An easy, family-friendly walk through the forest on the shores of Lac de Pierre Percée. Ascent to Vohné, at an altitude of 526 m.

Details

n°49360015
Creation:
Last update:
Last review:
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.70 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 472 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 476 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,699 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,257 ft
Downloads
Open in the mobile app
Download GPX GPX
Download PDF PDF

Photos

Tour of the Virgin Mary of Vohne
Our Lady of Vohné

Description of the walk

Car park at the Vieux Pré Dam.

(S/E) Cross the dam.

(1) Take the path on the left towards Vohné: follow the Red Cross markings and join theGRP®® de Déodatie

(2) Cross this path and continue straight on, still heading towards Vohné.

(3) Turn left, then right a few dozen metres further on to reach Vohné and the statue of the Virgin.

(4) Follow the ascent route in the opposite direction to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,260 ft - Barrage du Vieux Pré (Pierre-Percée)
  2. 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 1,289 ft - Path on the left - Lac de Pierre-Percée
  3. 2 : mi 0.4 - alt. 1,447 ft - GRP°°®°° junction at Déodatie
  4. 3 : mi 0.59 - alt. 1,631 ft - Crossroads
  5. 4 : mi 0.85 - alt. 1,667 ft - Vierge de Vohné (Pexonne)
  6. S/E : mi 1.7 - alt. 1,260 ft - Vieux Pré Dam - Vieux Pré (ruisseau) - Affluent de la Plaine

Notes

(3) You can take the path on the left to go directly to the Vierge de Vohné.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 5918474

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

You should extend your hike by going around the Virgin of Vohne, which is very interesting with its magical sandstone formations!

Machine-translated

Djee
Djee

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk to enjoy with the family.
We did it with children aged 5 to 8, who had no trouble at all.
Do be careful, though, right next to the statue of the Virgin Mary, which stands high up at the end of a rock with no safety barrier around it… there’s a risk of children falling.
Apart from that, we’d be happy to do this walk again.

Machine-translated

Other walks in the area

Walking From the Vieux Pré dam to Pierre-Percée Castle

Visorando Member
Du barrage de Vieux Pré au Château de Pierre-Percée
↔4.04 mi ↗+482 ft ↘-466 ft ◔2h 15 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A short circular loop that runs alongside Lake Pierre-Percée before climbing up to the village of the same name and circling the nearby castle. Also known as Château de Salm, it has been open to visitors since May 2026 following a spectacular renovation. This offers walkers and other nature lovers the chance to finally rediscover this iconic site perched above the lake.

Walking Le Petit Canada

Visorando Member
Le Petit Canada
↔7.53 mi ↗+607 ft ↘-584 ft ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
With its dam, the Roches de la Xaveure – some of which are shaped like animals – Salm Castle (or Château de Pierre-Percée) and the little village that bears its name, Lake Pierre-Percée offers landscapes with a distinctly Canadian feel.

Walking Pierre Percée lake - Discover the battles sites of the First World War

Visorando Member
Lac de Pierre Percée - À la découverte des batailles de la grande guerre
↔9.72 mi ↗+1,499 ft ↘-1,490 ft ◔5h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the man-made lake that feeds the cooling system at Cattenom nuclear power station and the First World War battle sites around Celles-sur-Plaine.

Walking From Lac de la Plaine to Lac du Vieux Pré

Visorando Member
Du Lac de la Plaine au Lac du Vieux Pré
↔3.80 mi ↗+663 ft ↘-636 ft ◔2h 20 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The Vallée de la Plaine or "Belle Vallée" (Beautiful Valley) boasts two lakes, a paradise for hikers and sports enthusiasts, where water, nature and forest are intimately linked.

Walking Tour of the village of Pierre Percée: lake, castle and rocky outcrops

Visorando Member
Tour du village de Pierre Percée : lac, château et barres rocheuses
↔8.98 mi ↗+1,388 ft ↘-1,368 ft ◔5h 20 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A very pretty circular route around the village of Pierre-Percée. It will take you from the shores of the lake to the Château de Salm, passing through the rocky outcrops of Marie Fontaine, La Xaveure and the Sentier des Roches. You will come across a few remnants of the First World War not far from the Col de la Chapelotte and several viewpoints, including the Roche de la Soye, on a more winding and technical section, with a less rugged return via the Musée de La Ménelle and theGR® 533.

Walking From Lake Pierre-Percée to the Roches de la Xaveure and Marie Fontaine

Visorando Member
Du Lac de Pierre-Percée aux Roches de la Xaveure et de Marie Fontaine
↔4.66 mi ↗+535 ft ↘-512 ft ◔2h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This is a lovely walk that winds along the shores of Lake Pierre-Percée and leads you to the surprising Roches de la Xaveure and Marie Fontaine rock formations. As a bonus, you will pass through the charming little village of Pierre-Percée and, when it is possible again, visit the ruins of Salm Castle and its magnificent view of the lake.

Walking The three observatories above Celles-sur-Plaine

Visorando Member
Les trois observatoires au-dessus de Celles-sur-Plaine
↔12.80 mi ↗+2,585 ft ↘-2,556 ft ◔8h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Celles-sur-Plaine (Vosges)
A circular hike starting from Celles-sur-Plaine, climbing up into the forest towards the three German observatories from the First World War. La Pierre Piquée, then the Pain de Sucre, passing by the Vierge de Dialtrepoix, and ending at the highest point, the Tête du Coquin, passing by the Coquin and Riangoutte fountains. The walk is partly signposted by Tourisme de Mémoire signs.La Pierre Piquée, with its parapets and blockhouses, just outside the site, Le Pain de Sucre with its ramparts and a beautiful view from the top of Le Coquin.

Walking Bois de la Pierre à Cheval, Col de la Chapelotte and Haut de Faîte

Visorando Member
Bois de la Pierre à Cheval, Col de la Chapelotte et Haut de Faîte
↔11.75 mi ↗+1,991 ft ↘-1,991 ft ◔6h 35 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from the Pierre Percée 14/18 Interpretation Centre, climb towards the Roches de la Soye, the Pierre à Cheval and the Vue. Pass through the historic Col de la Chapelotte. Climb towards the Haut de Faîte to visit the German remains from the 1914–18 war: a former hospital, command post and blockhouse. Walk through the Bois de Grandviller to see two German underground shelters, remnants of the 1914–18 war.Descent along a small path to see the German blockhouses and, below them, the French remains from the trench warfare between 1915 and 1917. Return via the Gros Pin, the Grotte des Poilus, the Rocher de l’Arche and the Grotte Dame Galle dating from 1135.

For more walks, use our search engine .

The GPS track and description are the property of this route's author. Please do not copy them without permission.