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Lac de Pierre-Percée walks
Le Petit Canada
Visorando Member
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.
Lake Pierre Percée – Discovering the battles of the Great War
9.72 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,490 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover an artificial lake that supplies water to the cooling system of the Cattenom nuclear power station. The battles of the Great War near Celles-sur-Plaine.
La Vierge Clarisse
6.65 mi
+984 ft
-984 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Badonviller (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From the Col de la Vierge Clarisse, where you leave your vehicle, you will hike between the weathered rocks and then follow a steep path that will take you to La Menelle before climbing back up to the village of Pierre Percée and finally following the peaceful banks of its lake.
From Lake Pierre-Percée to the Roches de la Xaveure and 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.
Tour of the village of Pierre Percée: lake, castle and rocky outcrops
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.
From Lac de la Plaine to 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.
Rocks and surroundings of Lac de Pierre Percée
10.14 mi
+955 ft
-951 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Badonviller (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely, easy circular walk that takes you successively to the Roches de la Xaveure, the rugged shores of Lac de Pierre Percée and the Roche des Corbeaux with its beautiful viewpoint. The return journey follows part of the same route to Les Roches Bataillons, ending at the starting point at Les Trois Sapins.
The Virgin of Vohné as seen from the Vieux Pré Dam on Lake Pierre Percée
1.70 mi
+472 ft
-476 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
From the Vieux Pré dam to Pierre-Percée Castle
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.