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Ognéville walks
The Brénon Valley
From the valley floor, right by the Brénon, up to the top of the plateau where the view opens out onto a distant horizon, this peaceful walk offers a wide variety of landscapes.
Le Métay and the Faviéres lake
A pleasant walk around the Métay and the Favières leisure centre, with magnificent scenery.
Long walk around Sion Hill
From Praye, head to the Maurice Barrès monument via the Bois de Plaimont. Visit the village of Vaudémont.
Return via the plain, passing beneath the hill and the village of Chaouilley. Return to Praye via the path halfway up the hillside, passing beneath the statue of the Virgin Mary.
Barrès Brunehaut route on the Hill of Sion
This superb route offers an exceptional view of the Saintois and Xaintois regions from the Monument Barrès, as well as beautiful panoramas throughout the route, which is exclusively on footpaths. It also allows you to discover the very pretty medieval village of Vaudémont and its ramparts.
Around Haroué
A hilly circuit where you can enjoy the Saintois countryside and the nearby Madon, with breathtaking views of the Château d'Haroué (9) and the hill of Sion.
Mountain bike loops on Sion Hill
The inspiring hill is rich in history and geology and is a geographical landmark in this area known as the Saintois.
A circular route to the north of the Saintois region via Voinemont, Benney and Lemainville
A circular walk to visit the villages in the north of the Saintois region: Voinémont, Benney and Lemainville, passing through the Benney forest, the plain between Benney and Lemainville and following the Madon river on the return journey.
Route of hot springs in Xirocourt
This route takes us to the large Arpontois Oak via a pretty path in the Bois d'Arpontois, climbs above the Blanches Côtes to take us to Bralleville via the plateau with magnificent views of the Vau farm and the Saintois. From Bralleville to Xirocourt, the return journey is via a path between fields and the river.
Along the Madon between Lemainville and Voinémont
A pleasant walk which, in its first section, offers sweeping views of the surrounding countryside as you head towards Voinémont and, on the return journey, winds its way along the many bends of the Madon with magnificent colours, varying with the seasons, and made even more sublime by the autumn sun.
South-east of Saintois
Discover the castles of the Saintois region in Haroué and Tantonville, the moulded lintels in the villages, the churches and the 360° views.
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.
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.
The Chahalot resurgence
Starting from Allain, descend into a small valley in the heart of the forest, isolated from the noise of everyday life, where you can see wild boar piglets. Continue along the valley to a magnificent large oak tree and the Chahalot resurgence, which during high water periods bubbles with clear water from the Aroffe before flowing into the Bouvade. Return via a path lined with periwinkles and pass by a mirabelle plum orchard where you can see deer feasting.
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.
The crosses of Aroffe
This easy little route, straddling the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle departments, will take you through woods and farmland in rolling, bucolic countryside. Enjoy the fresh air among the ploughed fields and pastures in this little-visited region.
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.
La Deuille d'Ochey
A pleasant walk starting from Ochey, mostly through the woods, allowing you to discover a very pleasant spot, the Fontaine d'Ochey, a pretty turquoise blue resurgence, pouring out a good volume of water at this time of year (early April), but also worth seeing at other times.
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.
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.
Deuille d'Ochey and Puits du Chahalot starting from Bicqueley
This walk allows you to discover, particularly in mid-winter (mid-January), the phenomenon of water resurgences near the small village of Bicqueley, a stone’s throw from the town of Toul.
Blue, pure waters, springing up amidst beautiful forests.
Very little elevation gain.