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Les Éparges walks
The Crête des Éparges
Visorando Member
4.99 mi
+574 ft
-571 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Les Éparges (Meuse)
A memorial hike on a site where very deadly battles took place between February and April 1915, considered by some historians to be a prelude to the Battle of Verdun (nearby), which was triggered a year later. Several monuments and numerous remains mark the route, including impressive craters left by huge explosions.
Lachaussée Pond and its satellite ponds
8.99 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lachaussée (Meuse)
Classified as a Regional Nature Reserve, the Lachaussée pond has remained in its natural state. Many birds have made their home here or stop here during their migration. It is a haven of peace for flora and fauna.
Please note that it is forbidden to leave the existing paths, particularly around the ponds, as you may be liable for a heavy fine.
Savonnières - Woinville route
9.61 mi
+938 ft
-925 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Valbois (Meuse)
A route combining rural forest landscapes and some interesting monuments from the Great War. There is also a lovely view of the Woëvre plain, Montsec and Lake Madine.
Gros Caillou Route
7.47 mi
+512 ft
-531 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dompcevrin (Meuse)
Near the village of Dompcevrin, this 12 km Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the Meuse forest, where you can admire various works of art.
Verdun battlefields
5.63 mi
+449 ft
-463 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Fleury-devant-Douaumont (Meuse)
Connect, in 9 km, the memorial, the destroyed village of Fleury, the ossuary, the Zigzag Trench and Fort Douaumont.
Around Douaumont
7.61 mi
+840 ft
-866 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fleury-devant-Douaumont (Meuse)
A route steeped in the history of the Great War.This route offers a chance to explore the woods replanted following the 1914–1918 war between France and Germany.There are several historical remains to explore, such as bunkers, shelters and buildings including the Douaumont Ossuary and Fort Douaumont.
Route of the three fountains in the Marcaulieu National Forest
4.81 mi
+446 ft
-453 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Dompcevrin (Meuse)
Close to the village of Dompcevrin, this Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the works of various artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.
Above the Ruisseau de Marsoupe
5.91 mi
+446 ft
-436 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Mihiel (Meuse)
A beautiful walk near Saint-Mihiel on small paths where you can see orchids, a menhir and animals.
Froideterre Fortification, Douaumont Ossuary and Zigzag Trench
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.22 mi
+768 ft
-755 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bras-sur-Meuse (Meuse)
This history-filled route allows you to discover structures, shelters, command posts, entrenchments and an intermediate ammunition shelter still in good condition, as well as some remains of trenches and isolated combat posts.
Shortcut
1.58 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Lahaymeix (Meuse)
Near the village of Lahaymeix, this 3 km Vent des Forêts walk takes you on a journey to discover various works by artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.
Tour of Lake Madine from Montsec
14.76 mi
+233 ft
-253 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Montsec (Meuse)
This lake is a reserve with sensitive natural environments, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.It is a wild environment except on its northern shore, where there are leisure centres that are very pleasant during the summer months, but don't be put off by the crowds and don't hesitate to pay for parking.
Route de la Croix Camonin
8.38 mi
+623 ft
-600 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fresnes-au-Mont (Meuse)
Starting from the village of Fresnes-au-Mont, this ‘Vent des Forêts’ walk takes you on a journey to discover various works by artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.
Amel Pond
4.86 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Senon (Meuse)
The Étang d’Amel, owned by the Conservatoire d’espaces naturels de Lorraine, was designated, along with the adjoining land, as a Regional Nature Reserve in 2006 by the Lorraine Regional Council.
The Étang d’Amel nature route, which runs through the villages of Senon and Amel-sur-l’Étang, features information boards and two observation points. This allows you to watch the birds without disturbing them.
The Gros Charme route in the Pierrefitte Forest
6.05 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pierrefitte-sur-Aire (Meuse)
Near the village of Pierrefitte-sur-Aire, this 10 km Vent des Forêts walk takes you on a journey to discover various works by artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.
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