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Portieux walks
Essegney lake
Visorando Member
2.42 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Essegney (Vosges)
A short, flat walk in the shade by the water, relatively easy to navigate (suitable for a "cross" pushchair)... around a lake.
The Portieux Glassworks and the Glassmakers’ Trail
3.83 mi
+220 ft
-230 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Portieux (Vosges)
Starting from the annexe of the Marie de la Verrerie in Portieux, take a detour through the forest, discover a remarkable tree and return via the old glassmakers’ railway line.
Amidst vineyards and church spires, starting from Charmes
Tourist office10.00 mi
+676 ft
-673 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charmes (Vosges) (Vosges)
A scenic trail offering magnificent views of the Moselle Valley, the blue ridge of the Vosges, the Hill of Sion and the Saintois region. There are also many cultural and natural attractions to discover: churches, wash houses, fountains, the Canal de l’Est, ponds and the Moselle.
Frizon Springs Trail
Local authority
6.42 mi
+377 ft
-387 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
A stroll through the heart of Frizon. You will find information boards dedicated to the village’s heritage, spread across the three walking routes starting from the church car park. The Blue Circular Route allows you to explore the forest, as well as its flora and fauna. It takes you to the Fontaine Valère, where you can learn more about its history and taste its iron-rich mineral water.
Barban Trail
3.55 mi
+217 ft
-226 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
A stroll through the heart of Frizon. You will find information boards about the heritage of the village of Frizon, spread across the three walking routes starting from the car park by the church.
The circular loop is the most family-friendly and the shortest. Suitable for pushchairs with good wheels: it is recommended that there be at least two people.
Valère Fountain Circular in Frizon
6.53 mi
+394 ft
-397 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Frizon (Vosges)
This is an easy walk that follows the blue chestnut leaf markings and takes you to the Fontaine Valère fountain.
Virine route
8.25 mi
+764 ft
-781 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouxières-aux-Bois (Vosges)
A varied hike through woods, meadows and valleys.
Please note: the section of the route from point (10) is currently impassable due to fallen trees along the stream. To return to the starting point, head towards Circourt by following the road (D39) to the right, then turn left into Rue de la Chapelle, which passes in front of the church, and continue straight on along the road that extends from it to join the D39a. Cross it to find the path you took at the start and follow it to the left to return to the car park.
Route de Circourt
4.49 mi
+636 ft
-636 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Circourt (Vosges)
A pleasant little walk through woods, fields and paths, with some gentle hills. Starting from Virine, you’ll head down to Circourt, walk around the village and climb back up through the woods to return to Virine, passing a 360° viewpoint! Ideal in summer with plenty of shaded areas, though there are a few fairly steep slopes.
The wild Moselle from Mangonville
7.15 mi
+436 ft
-436 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Mangonville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This is a pleasant walk offering beautiful views of the Moselle and allowing you to discover the ruins of the medieval castle of Bainville-aux-Miroirs, as well as an old nail factory and its large wheel, an industrial relic in a rural setting. In the second part of the route, a path through a nature reserve allows you to get close to the wild Moselle and its surroundings before following the Canal de l'Est (southern branch) along the shaded towpath.
Circular route around Domèvre-sur-Avière
4.87 mi
+302 ft
-302 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Domèvre-sur-Avière (Vosges)
An easy walk following the Club Vosgien’s ‘Green Ring’ signposts. The route takes you through deciduous woodland (oak, beech, birch), fields and meadows.
Route of hot springs in Xirocourt
5.06 mi
+367 ft
-354 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Xirocourt (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Morning walk in Remenoville
6.26 mi
+463 ft
-440 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Remenoville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Short walk with no particular technical difficulty, more suited to brisk walking.
Loop from Mirecourt to Poussay and Mazirot: heritage and nature
6.54 mi
+358 ft
-361 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Mirecourt (Vosges)
Starting from Mirecourt, this loop is an enjoyable way to discover the heritage and countryside of the Vosges. The route passes through varied landscapes: village lanes, hedged paths, open fields and rivers crossed by charming wooden footbridges. Along the way, you will reach the village of Poussay and then Mazirot. Between nature and heritage, this accessible hike offers beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a half-day outing.
Around Neuviller-sur-Moselle
7.13 mi
+89 ft
-102 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Neuviller-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Hike between the wild Moselle, ponds and the Canal de l'Est (southern branch). A very pleasant route in spring or summer. Beautiful views of the wild Moselle and the canal.
Route between Madon and the forest
6.08 mi
+423 ft
-413 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Maroncourt (Vosges)
The Madon and its tributaries are waterways that are important to preserve and maintain, both to limit flooding and for the environment, as they are sources of biodiversity and are responsible for the landscapes you will pass through on this walk.
Around Haroué
8.46 mi
+459 ft
-463 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Haroué (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
From Domptail-en-l'Air to Lorey
5.34 mi
+587 ft
-607 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Domptail-en-l'Air (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An undulating, easy circuit among the mirabelle plum trees on the heights of the Moselle.
Long walk around Sion Hill
9.56 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,152 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Praye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Étang de la Comtesse
7.34 mi
+725 ft
-699 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sanchey (Vosges)
This walk will take you through the Ban d'Uxegney National Forest, starting with the Étang de la Comtesse and its peat bog, where you can discover the little "firefly nymph", frogs, water lilies, marsh marigolds, yellow bladderwort and floating bulrush. Not to mention the sundew, which is an insectivorous plant.
Throughout this walk, you will also discover the Roches d'Olima, its powder magazine and the supply canal for the Bouzey reservoir.
Tour of the Bouzey Reservoir
5.18 mi
+115 ft
-105 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Sanchey (Vosges)
The Bouzey Reservoir, a natural gem situated a stone’s throw from the town of Épinal, is a multifaceted site, perfect for relaxation and ideal for clearing your head. Its lush green surroundings offer a complete change of scenery and it is the perfect place to enjoy a range of sporting and leisure activities. Immerse yourself in idyllic landscapes where you can get active, go for a swim or simply laze on the beach!
The historic centre of Épinal
0.75 mi
+92 ft
-92 ft
0h 25
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
The town of Épinal has over a thousand years of history. Recent archaeological excavations confirm human presence dating back to the Carolingian period. However, the historic centre developed under the impetus of the bishops of Metz, who settled in the town around 980. This neighbourhood also bears witness to the lives of the canonesses who occupied beautiful mansions around the basilica between the 13th century and the Revolution. Natural resources (water and timber) fostered the emergence of major industries such as paper and earthenware, followed by textiles.
Le Grand Rozot
4.43 mi
+10 ft
-13 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Crévéchamps (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Pleasant walk along the canal on the way there and back around the ponds.
Route des Dix in Épinal
6.13 mi
+840 ft
-814 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A pleasant urban and suburban route, crossing the hills and forests of the Vosges, with magnificent views of the town.
South-east of Saintois
12.33 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lemainville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Discover the castles of the Saintois region in Haroué and Tantonville, the moulded lintels in the villages, the churches and the 360° views.
Along the Madon between Lemainville and Voinémont
5.12 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Lemainville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Route of the Three Soldiers Fountains
4.76 mi
+627 ft
-623 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
Legend attributes the name of the fountain to an event during the war in the time of Charles the Bold. Lorraine partisans, loyal to Duke René, harassed the Burgundians besieging Epinal and managed to lure a detachment of Burgundians into an ambush not far from the fountain. They killed many of the soldiers in the detachment and left the bodies of three of them there.
Walk from La Passée to the Roches d'Olima
3.39 mi
+279 ft
-292 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
This walk starts from the Passée car park in Chantraine, joins and follows the Bouzey reservoir supply canal and passes at the foot of the Roches d'Olima. The route is mainly under the cover of trees.
West of Chantraine between the forest and the lake
9.59 mi
+682 ft
-689 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
A hike through the beautiful Vosges forest to Lac de Bouzey with some historical remains.
Saint-Laurent, Étang du Bult, Ferme du Humbertois and Roches d’Olima
10.93 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,138 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chantraine (Vosges)
A signposted walk through the forest between Chantraine and Saint-Laurent offering a quick view of Épinal from the Olympe. The walk follows the Bouzey Lake water supply canal twice, passing by the Étang du Bult and the Étang du Riéfaing, as well as the Roches d’Olima after following a small stream.
Route des Grands Bois in Deyvillers
12.54 mi
+712 ft
-696 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A shaded hike in the Épinal communal forest, home to remarkable trees and sites.
Around Renauvoid
7.28 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Renauvoid (Vosges)
An easy walk combining nature and history, near Épinal, mostly through woodland, on a route signposted by the Club Vosgien. During this walk, you will discover the source of the Avière, then the memorial stone erected in memory of the airmen shot down in July 1944, and further on, the Fontaine de la Couleuvre, built by the military to water their horses.
East-East-South route of the Épinal Fortress
11.48 mi
+912 ft
-1,125 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
Third part of the tour of the forts of the Épinal stronghold.A walking route linking Fort de La Mouche to Arches via Fort d’Arches, built by General Séré de Rivières.
The Saint-Laurent hillside
5.04 mi
+633 ft
-630 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
This is an easy hike, very pleasant even in hot weather as most of the route is through woodland.
A circular route to the north of the Saintois region via Voinemont, Benney and Lemainville
9.72 mi
+525 ft
-512 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Voinémont (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
The century-old Douglas firs of the Épinal Forest
5.75 mi
+466 ft
-466 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Épinal (Vosges)
A family walk in the heart of the Épinal forest, passing by the Roche Charlot and the Roche Goutteuse.
Make sure to download the map before you lose mobile signal.
As forestry machinery is present, ruts are to be expected; as with all hikes, wear sturdy footwear and don’t be afraid of the mud.
