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Lake Pierre Percée – Discovering the battles of the Great War
Visorando Member
9.72 mi
+1,499 ft
-1,490 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover an artificial lake that supplies water to the cooling system of the Cattenom nuclear power station. The battles of the Great War near Celles-sur-Plaine.
La Vierge Clarisse
6.65 mi
+984 ft
-984 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Badonviller (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From the Col de la Vierge Clarisse, where you leave your vehicle, you will hike between the weathered rocks and then follow a steep path that will take you to La Menelle before climbing back up to the village of Pierre Percée and finally following the peaceful banks of its lake.
From Lac de la Plaine to Lac du Vieux Pré
3.80 mi
+663 ft
-636 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The Vallée de la Plaine or "Belle Vallée" (Beautiful Valley) boasts two lakes, a paradise for hikers and sports enthusiasts, where water, nature and forest are intimately linked.
Le Rocher des Vannes
5.73 mi
+909 ft
-909 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Raon-l'Étape (Vosges)
You will encounter spectacular rocks on the Meurthe-et-Moselle side of the plain and discover the beautiful Forêt du Reclos as you walk along the well-marked trails of the Club Vosgien.
Park in the hiking car park at the exit of the hamlet of La Trouche in the direction of Celles-sur-Plaine.
Reclos State Forest
7.45 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,453 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Raon-l'Étape (Vosges)
This hike will take you through the Reclos forest with the Rocher des Vannes, Rocher Cuny, Rocher des Arcades and Roche de Cherpierre.
Vexaincourt - Col Pourrio - Lac de la Maix
7.77 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,516 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vexaincourt (Vosges)
A pleasant hike in warm weather as it is mainly in the shade and mostly on paths, allowing you to discover Lac de la Maix.
Les Pierres du Sabbat between the Col de la Charaille and the Col de Roule Bacon
6.16 mi
+1,194 ft
-1,178 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Raon-sur-Plaine (Vosges)
A pleasant forest route offering beautiful views between two passes and allowing you to visit a site steeped in mysterious legends.
Circular between Bionville and the Col de la Chapelotte
10.60 mi
+1,824 ft
-1,804 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Allarmont (Vosges)
A circular route following the border with Germany between 1870 and 1918 and the German and French fortifications from the First World War between Bionville and the Col de la Chapelotte.Walk along the ridge, between the rocky outcrops, blockhouses and trenches, following the Sentier de Mémoire (Memory Trail) between Roches Ganaux and Col de la Chapelotte.
The three observatories above Celles-sur-Plaine
12.80 mi
+2,585 ft
-2,556 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Celles-sur-Plaine (Vosges)
A circular hike starting from Celles-sur-Plaine, climbing up into the forest towards the three German observatories from the First World War. La Pierre Piquée, then the Pain de Sucre, passing by the Vierge de Dialtrepoix, and ending at the highest point, the Tête du Coquin, passing by the Coquin and Riangoutte fountains. The walk is partly signposted by Tourisme de Mémoire signs.La Pierre Piquée, with its parapets and blockhouses, just outside the site, Le Pain de Sucre with its ramparts and a beautiful view from the top of Le Coquin.
La Tête des Rondeaux from La Trouche
4.88 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,001 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Raon-l'Étape (Vosges)
A circular route through the forest almost entirely on footpaths. Dotted with several sandstone outcrops, including the impressive cliffs of the Grande Basse and the Tête des Rondeaux. Pine, birch, spruce and beech trees abound. Plenty of blueberries in the summer months. A classic route for this part of the Vosges, but always just as enjoyable, especially on the footpaths.
Bois de la Pierre à Cheval, Col de la Chapelotte and Haut de Faîte
11.75 mi
+1,991 ft
-1,991 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Pierre-Percée (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Starting from the Pierre Percée 14/18 Interpretation Centre, climb towards the Roches de la Soye, the Pierre à Cheval and the Vue. Pass through the historic Col de la Chapelotte. Climb towards the Haut de Faîte to visit the German remains from the 1914–18 war: a former hospital, command post and blockhouse. Walk through the Bois de Grandviller to see two German underground shelters, remnants of the 1914–18 war.Descent along a small path to see the German blockhouses and, below them, the French remains from the trench warfare between 1915 and 1917. Return via the Gros Pin, the Grotte des Poilus, the Rocher de l’Arche and the Grotte Dame Galle dating from 1135.