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Les Voivres walks
The Sentier des Pierres towards Les Voivres
Tourist office 
5.63 mi
+528 ft
-548 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Les Voivres (Vosges)
The Étang Lallemand, created in 1572 to supply the neighbouring Quenot Forge, is an ideal starting point for exploring the Sentier des Pierres, an unusual walk steeped in history. You walk alongside the pond and then follow the signs marked with footprints, which are also indicated by pretty wicker posts topped with a terracotta head.
Grand tour of Thunimont via the Francogney valley
Visorando Member 
8.63 mi
+568 ft
-568 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Harsault (Vosges)
A hike that winds through a wide variety of forests, both coniferous and deciduous. The hedgerow landscape creates a special atmosphere that makes for a pleasant hiking experience.
Discovering the heritage of Bains-les-Bains
Tourist office 6.21 mi
+456 ft
-430 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
This walk combines exploring historical and natural heritage with a wooded route running alongside the Canal des Vosges, before finally skirting the site of the Manufacture Royale de Bains-les-Bains (see practical information).
03/08/2023 Moderator’s note: hike modified at point 6.
Route Bains – Hautmougey – La Colosse – Bains
Visorando Member 
8.08 mi
+686 ft
-653 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
An easy circular route visiting the Canal des Vosges and the “La Colosse” sandstone quarry.
Les Baraques, the Canal de l'Est, the Manufacture Royale
Visorando Member 3.08 mi
+115 ft
-115 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale car park in Bains-les-Bains. After crossing lock 32, you will climb gently through the woods towards the hamlet of Les Baraques, then reach lock 31 and finish on the towpath between the river and the canal.
(Please note that hunting is permitted on a small section of the route on Thursdays and Sundays.)
"White Fleur de Lys" brooch, Manufacture Royale - la Pipée - Les Baraques
Visorando Member 3.75 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a walk along the towpath between the Canal de l’Est and the River Coney. La Pipée footbridge, Bois de la Pipée and through the hamlet of Les Baraques. Down through the woods to lock no. 32. Marked with white fleurs-de-lis
"Red fleur-de-lys" loop of the Manufacture Royale de Bains
Visorando Member 1.99 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Between the towpath and the forest, a short loop following the red fleurs-de-lis starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains.
(You may encounter a private hunt on Thursdays and Sundays)
"Blue Lily" loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains
Visorando Member 3.74 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Hike starting from the Manufacture Royale in Bains-les-Bains, a magnificent 18th-century industrial site. Follow the blue fleurs-de-lis signs
Loop - Manufacture Royale - Hautmougey - Canal de l'Est
Visorando Member 6.41 mi
+292 ft
-308 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Loop starting from the Manufacture Royale de Bains, through the forest, the fields on the Plateau de la Fosse le Loup and along the Canal de l'Est.
Private hunting is permitted in part of the forest on Thursdays and Sundays.
“Fleur de Lys Violette” circular walk: Manufacture – Chemin Noir – Canal de l’Est
Visorando Member 3.73 mi
+128 ft
-128 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale, a circular route crosses the estate, passing by the chapel, the ice house and the woods. Following the purple fleur-de-lis markings, you then reach the small forest track known as “le Chemin Noir” by local residents. After crossing the D164, you’ll join a small path through the forest to reach the old Roman road, which descends towards the “Pont du Coney” and then onto the Voie Bleue, the canal cycle path, to return to the Manufacture Royale.
"Orange Fleur de Lys" circular starting from the Manufacture Royale
Visorando Member 8.62 mi
+312 ft
-328 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bains-les-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the Manufacture Royale in La Vôge-les-Bains, this trail marked with orange fleurs-de-lis first runs alongside the Coney and the Canal de l’Est, then through Fontenoy-le-Château, before making a wide circular route across the plateau to reach the Maison Forestière de la Pipée. The return route follows the Ruisseau de Gruey to rejoin the Coney and return to the Manufacture Royale.
Méloménil – Relanges
Visorando Member 
23.56 mi
+1,460 ft
-1,424 ft
12 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Uzemain (Vosges)
The trail continues through the forests of the Vôge and follows the Saône’s original course from its source.
Gueu du Saut waterfall via the high plateaus, starting from Xertigny
Visorando Member 
11.43 mi
+830 ft
-810 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Xertigny (Vosges)
Walk on the high plateaus of Xertigny. Path mainly through woodland. Very quiet and peaceful area.
You can stop for a meal by the water. Numerous views over the plain and the Vosges mountains.
Les Bois Beaudoin in Xertigny
Tourist office 2.59 mi
+223 ft
-223 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Xertigny (Vosges)
A lovely 4 km walk, starting from the village centre, along a forest path lined with a variety of trees and dotted with ponds, perfect for a stroll, a relaxing break or a picnic.
Maquisards Trail and Étang des Cailloux from Grandrupt-de-Bains
Visorando Member 
7.15 mi
+528 ft
-531 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Grandrupt-de-Bains (Vosges)
Starting from the pretty village of Grandrupt-de-Bains with its beautiful old houses, this hike will take you to a place where the Resistance fighters lived and trained in August and September 1944, but above all a place of remembrance. You will also discover: petroglyph rocks, boundary stones bearing coats of arms, ponds, picnic and rest areas and views of the Vosges mountains. A few sections on the road allow us to pass through forests, meadows and farmland, as well as rural areas.
Grandes Manches route in Fontenoy-le-Château
Visorando Member 
3.95 mi
+148 ft
-177 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fontenoy-le-Château (Vosges)
This marked pedestrian route (blue square) starts at the municipal campsite (car park, bar and restaurant open in the evening from May to October).
You will pass through magnificent forests known for their high-quality oak trees. You may occasionally be surprised by deer crossing the path.
This route takes in the splendid Arsondieux and Breuillots lakes, passes through veritable "cathedral" forests and goes near the Chapel of the Virgin of Bois Bani (a place of pilgrimage).
Route de Saint-Georges (Bellevue)
Visorando Member 
4.70 mi
+331 ft
-335 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Fontenoy-le-Château (Vosges)
This route will take you through the Saint-Georges woodland, past a forest picnic shelter, then the ruins of Bellevue, before reaching the village where you can visit the Embroidery Museum, the ‘Vieux Fontenoy’ and the listed church. It then heads back up to the campsite, running alongside the castle ruins.
Route from the Saint-Georges Chapel to Fontenoy-le-Château
Visorando Member 5.62 mi
+328 ft
-351 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Fontenoy-le-Château (Vosges)
This route starts at the municipal campsite on Route de la Vierge. It will take you to the Chapel of Saint-Georges, built in the middle of the forest on the site of a deadly fratricidal battle. This route passes near the Arpero bar (a surprising log cabin between the canal and the Coney), the Carrières Volle quarries, the Tour des Lombards tower, the listed church, the castle ruins and the Embroidery Museum.
Sources of the Saône and Madon rivers, Saint-Martin cave
Visorando Member 
9.53 mi
+774 ft
-751 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Escles (Vosges)
A small, discreet corner of the Vosges, but one full of beautiful discoveries. Among others, the sources of the Saône and Madon rivers. We recommend that you read the description beforehand to identify the specific points of interest on the route in advance.