The panoramic view of Moivrons

It's all in the title. The views along the route are breathtaking. When you reach the Sivry valley, you'll find yourself in a truly enchanting landscape. This hike is full of discoveries, including animals (llamas, mouflons, etc.) whose presence is unexpected at the site of the former microlight flying club. What's more, there is great variety, with part of the route in the forest and the other in open fields. Remember to bring a pair of binoculars, as they will come in handy.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 208 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 205 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 401 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 241 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Moivrons (54760)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.822962° / E 6.249842°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3414O
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Parking near the church in Moivrons.

(S/E) With your back to the church, head towards Grande Rue and turn right. Then take thesecond right (Rue de Villers). At the end of the street, take the alley opposite, which leads to Rue de la Côte.

(1) Continue left until you reach the edge of the village. The road becomes a path.

(2) When you reach a crossroads, continue left along the path until you reach a road.

(3) Take it to the right for 100 m and turn onto the path on the right at the edge of the forest for 1.5 km. Turn left towards a crossroads.

(4) Continue along the path on the right and after 1.2 km, you will come to a road.

(5) Turn right onto the road and continue for 300 m, take the first path on the right just after the old microlight airfield and, after 500 m, you will reach a crossroads.

(6) Continue along the path, turning left for 800 metres.

(7) Take the hairpin bend to the right to reach Mont Saint-Jean. Continue along the road for approximately 1.5 km.

(8) Turn left (blue round sign) and continue for 500 m until you reach a crossroads.

(9) Continue straight ahead until you reach the intersection you passed on the way there.

(2) Take the path on the left overlooking Moivrons and follow it until you reach the entrance to the village.

(1) Take Rue de la Côte on the left. Then take Rue de l'Église to pass in front of the town hall and return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 242 m - Car park - Église Saint-Gorgon (Moivrons)
  2. 1 : km 0.44 - alt. 249 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.73 - alt. 265 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  4. 3 : km 1.57 - alt. 356 m - Arrival on a road
  5. 4 : km 3.21 - alt. 323 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.47 - alt. 316 m - Road running alongside the former flying club
  7. 6 : km 5.23 - alt. 350 m - Path on the left
  8. 7 : km 6.02 - alt. 360 m - Hairpin bend towards Mont Saint-Jean
  9. 8 : km 7.4 - alt. 401 m - Fork to the left.
  10. 9 : km 7.9 - alt. 354 m - Crossroads
  11. S/E : km 9.58 - alt. 242 m - Car park - Église Saint-Gorgon (Moivrons)

Notes

- Watch out for motorcyclists (especially at weekends) on the section through the forest.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
lucraucy
lucraucy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route, much of which is shaded.

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chrislaut
chrislaut

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with beautiful panoramic views stretching far into the distance, crossing meadows (where you can enjoy listening to skylarks) and forests.

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jacqueschatillon
jacqueschatillon

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike, not much elevation gain, very passable paths, duration 2 hours 40 minutes. Magnificent view stretching for miles in the distance.

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Zou48
Zou48

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb 2 hour 35 minute hike at a leisurely pace, allowing you to admire the 180° views.
The views stretch far into the distance, all the way to Metz. The two information boards at the entrance to Mont St-Jean, one on the flora and fauna and the other on this highly strategic location in September 1914, are very informative.
Worth doing again.
Thanks to the author.

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Pierre GUILMIN
Pierre GUILMIN

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk with distant views in almost all directions: west, north and east. The hike was done under slightly overcast skies, but this did not detract from the panoramic views. The route is only partially marked (blue circles between points 7 and 9), but the description is clear enough.
The only comment is that the condition of the paths is sometimes poor (for example, the brick filling is not great!) and in some places the vegetation is threatening to take over the path.

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logedu
logedu

Hello!

Thank you for your message. We look forward to seeing you on the trails of Saulnois.

RandoSaulnois
https://www.facebook.com/randosaulnois

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kaminica
kaminica

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk without any major difficulties. The landscapes are panoramic and truly breathtaking. Between fields and forests, the paths are varied but all pleasant. There are no markings, but the description is so clear that it is impossible to go wrong 😉. I absolutely loved it 😍. Thank you to the author for sharing this walk.

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