The Mont des Saints route

Parking is available on Chemin de la Fontaine, in Bellange (57340).

(S/E) With your back to the main road, turn left onto the tarmac road called Chemin de la Ceinture Nord, which runs between farm buildings.

(1) At the intersection, turn right. The road surface disappears after a few metres. You will arrive at the D674.

(2) Cross it carefully to reach the Chemin de Vic opposite, slightly to the left, which leads to Marthille.

(3) At the entrance to the village, take the first street on the right (Rue Jeanne d'Arc), then the first on the right (Rue du Moulin). At the end of the street, you will reach the D20.

(4) Turn right along the road, taking care.

(5) At the crossroads, cross the D674 again with caution. Continue straight on towards Achain. On your right, you will see the Mont des Saints and its statues.

(6) Just after the majestic Saint-Nicolas, turn right to climb Mont des Saints. At the top, discover the Graoully. Continue along the "La Lampe" path (marked). At the end of the path, you will come out onto the quiet D78.

(7) Turn right onto this road towards Bellange.

(8) At the entrance to Bellange, after a bend, walk along the pond, then turn right onto Chemin de l'Étang to return to the car park (S/E).

The Mont des Saints project, near Achain, is directly inspired by the Vallée des Saints in Brittany and aims to erect a series of monumental statues representing the great saints of Lorraine on the hill. The association in charge of the project, founded on 26 June 2024, brings together elected officials, artisans, farmers, young people and members of the Church in a cultural and heritage initiative. The first statue installed is that of Saint Nicholas, made of sandstone and inaugurated in 2023, followed by work on Saint Clement and the Graoully. The site, owned by the Diocese of Metz, offers a natural viewpoint over the surrounding countryside and is part of a dynamic local tourism initiative, supported by patrons and donors. All official information is available on the Mont des Saints website, which presents the project, its progress and the future stages of this outdoor artistic creation.