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Méréville walks
Passing through Pont Saint-Vincent, Bainville and Frolois from Méréville
Starting from Méréville, a circular walk to see the does in the Bois du Moulin woods, a short stroll along the Madon before it joins the Moselle.
A stretch beneath Fort Pelissier with views over the Madon valley and the hillsides of Messein and Ludres
On Rue de la Gare in Bainville-sur-Madon, a stop at the Saint-Martin Fountain.
Return along the Madon before the climb up to Frolois and back to Méréville.
Around Richardménil through the woods and along the canals
A getaway from the centre of Richardménil to its neighbouring towns: Méréville, Messein, Ludres and Fléville. This almost triangular route follows or runs alongside the old freight routes: the Canal de l'Est, now the Canal des Vosges, the Canal de Jonction and the old railway lines serving the Ludres-Fléville industrial zone. If you cross this industrial zone during the week, you will understand why barges and trains no longer run in the area...
Route updated in January 2026.
Boucles de la Moselle: between Messein and Neuves-Maisons
Start from Messein and return via the village of Méréville. A circular route with easy conditions, mostly on cycle paths.
From Ludres to Chavigny via the Bois de la Grande Fraize
To complete the triptych covering the Ludres plateau (see also Ludres-Houdemont and Ludres-Messein), this circular route mainly covers the commune of Chavigny and takes in the three highlights of the plateau: Camp Leuque, traces of mining activity and a beautiful view of the Vosges mountains.
A circular walk starting from Flavigny and passing through Burthécourt and Azelot
Starting from Flavigny-sur-Moselle, the route follows the Canal de l’Est, climbs through the woods towards Burthécourt-aux-Chênes, crosses the plain to reach Azelot and the railway line, then returns through the woods
Around Richardméil
A hike around the village of Richardménil, passing through the Bois Leleau, the Bois Impérial, the Tombouctou plateau with a view of Ludres and Nancy, a visit to the Saint Georges Church before returning via the Canal des Vosges.
In the heart of the Coteaux de Ludres
Discover the landscapes of the Coteaux de Ludres!
Circuit de Ludres par Messein
Circular starting from Ludres, crossing the old village, with panoramic views of the Moselle valley above Messein and crossing the Cité d'Affrique (Camp Leuque). A gentle section on the plateau but also some steep passages. Route designed to accumulate elevation gain (well suited to Nordic walking) but with possible detours.
Route modified at the end of 2025 to take into account previously issued opinions.
Entrainement montagne ou trail autour du plateau de Ludres
A very varied route for those who enjoy long hikes or training in the mountains or on trails. Hikers will appreciate the views, while trail runners will enjoy the alternation between flat sections and steep slopes. The route is designed to achieve a relatively high elevation gain/length ratio for this region. There are numerous shortcuts available if needed.Updated in December 2025.
From Ludres to Houdemont – Short route
The route runs mainly across the plateau with a detour halfway up the hillside to the outskirts of Houdemont. In between, it passes a viewpoint offering a fine view of Nancy, the southern part of the conurbation, the Vermois region and the Vosges (the Donon is visible on a clear day).
Double circular loop starting from Frolois
A double circular route through the Madon valley to visit the villages of Frolois, Pierreville, Autrey-sur-Madon and Pulligny.
From the Ludres plateau to the Houdemont hillsides
A roller coaster ride around the Grand Canyon with beautiful views of Nancy, the south of the conurbation, the Vermois and the Vosges (Donon). The route is designed as two circular loops with a viewpoint in the middle. An easy section (start and finish) through the classic forest of the Plateau de Haye, but also a beautiful limestone lawn; a passage by the Fonteno stream in the heart of the old village of Houdemont and a more technical section on the hillside, with alternating flat sections and sometimes steep climbs.
Route updated in December 2025.
A short walk between Bainville-sur-Madon and Xeuilley
A circular walk starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, through the meadows alongside the River Madon to reach Xeuilley, then along a small road to join the D974 and up the hillside to admire the view over Xeuilley.
On the hillsides between Bainville and Viterne. Back to the lowlands and Maizières
Starting from Bainville-sur-Madon, head up the hillside, passing through the Bois Fossé and the Viterne quarry; take a detour via the orientation table to see the impressive quarry.
Head down towards Viterne through the woods, passing through the village with its fountain, washhouse and church.
Return across the plain, passing through the village of Maizières with its wash house, church and Stations of the Cross.
Tour of the Ludres plateau via the cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique
This is an easy hike, passing by the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique, mainly in the woods, offering beautiful views of the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Moselle valley, and allowing you to explore the ruins of the Cité (also known as Camp) d'Affique, a Gallic archaeological site dating from the early Iron Age, around 500 BC.
The Visorando app is recommended.
Grand tour of Camp d'Affrique
Departure from the Plateau des Loisirs for this very shady hike in the undergrowth around Camp d'Affrique.
Moselle circulars: between Neuves-Maisons and Maron
Start between the canal and the Moselle, then follow the right bank to the Maron. Return along the left bank via Sexey-aux-Forges and Pont-Saint-Vincent. Discover how iron ore was transported from the old mines at Sexey-aux-Forges.
The cliffs of Bois des Roches from Chavigny
Complete tour of the cliffs overlooking the commune of Messein, following them along the top and at their foot. Beautiful views of the natural evolution of the sedimentary massifs. Caution is advised on the cliff edge.
Around Flavigny-sur-Moselle
Walk around the village of Flavigny-sur-Moselle, passing through the village, along the Canal de l'Est and through the Bois de Benney.
From Fléville to Lupcourt in the footsteps of the past
A route combining a visit to Fléville-devant-Nancy with its Renaissance castle and the rolling landscapes of the Vermois; it follows some sections used in the distant past (a Gallo-Roman road) or more recently (harnessed horses at the beginning of the 20th century).
Route updated in January 2026.
Greater Nancy between Chavigny and Clairlieu
On the ‘Tour du Grand Nancy’ route, a circular stage between Chavigny and Clairlieu, returning via Chaligny and the Neuves Maisons iron mine
The walk is largely through woodland.
An urban section takes you through Chaligny and its historic gardens, and part of Neuves Maisons to reach the iron mine.
History of iron
Discover the history of iron around Neuves-Maisons.
Chavigny Forest
A short walk through the woods on the outskirts of Nancy. No roads to cross. Easy parking next to the forester’s lodge on Route Charlemagne. Take care when setting off again, as the road from the University Hospital towards Chavigny is very busy.
Fléville circular
An easy walk through part of the Greater Nancy urban area without leaving the countryside.
Circular route between Fléville-devant-Nancy and Laneuveville-devant-Nancy
Start at the L’Orée du Bois housing estate, walk a short distance along the diversion canal, then take a short climb towards the Bois des Convers for the view of Nancy, and descend into Laneuveville-devant-Nancy to reach the Marne-Rhine Canal.
Return via the cycle path along the diversion canal.
L’Orée du Bois, l’Embanie, le Fond de Chanot, Hauts de Fléville, the canal
A circular route around Fléville starting from L’Orée du Bois, towards Parc d’Embanie, up to the heights of Fond de Chanot with views of Ludres and Fléville, and a return via the Hauts de Fléville and the connecting canal.
A circular route along the Moselle via the River Meurthe between Fléville and Jarville
A circular route starting from Fléville-devant-Nancy towards Jarville-la-Malgrange, passing through l’Orée du Bois, one of the paths in Embanie Park, the former SNCF sites, the Marne–Rhine Canal and La Californie.
Return via the weir on the Meurthe, the old channel between the Meurthe and the canal, then along one bank of the Meurthe at Pré Rolet and the connecting canal.
The Clos Cardinal circular walk via the canal and the Roman bridge
A circular walk starting from the Orée du Bois housing estate in Fléville-devant-Nancy, heading to the hamlet of Clos Cardinal via the connecting canal, the Roman bridge and the hamlet of Gerardcourt, and returning via the plain.