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Praye walks
Long walk around Sion Hill
Visorando Member
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.
Barrès Brunehaut route on the Hill of Sion
5.17 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saxon-Sion (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
On the plain to the west of Sion Hill
8.82 mi
+630 ft
-623 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Chaouilley (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Along small roads and country lanes across the plain to the west of Sion Hill, visiting the villages of Eulmont, Dommarie, Thorey Lyautey and Étreval, before returning to Chaouilley.
Mountain bike loops on Sion Hill
13.42 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,637 ft
2 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Forcelles-sous-Gugney (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The inspiring hill is rich in history and geology and is a geographical landmark in this area known as the Saintois.
The Brénon Valley
3.48 mi
+151 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ognéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
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.
Through the villages of Ognéville, Étreval, Vroncourt, Quevilloncourt and Vézelise
8.49 mi
+433 ft
-417 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ognéville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
The route starts at the edge of the woods in the Brénon Valley and returns via the Rabogey plateau, offering a 360° view of the Saintois region.
To the west of the Saintois region to visit the villages of Vandeléville and Battigny
8.42 mi
+630 ft
-627 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Thorey-Lyautey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Through fields and woods to visit the villages of Vandeléville and Battigny to the west of the Saintois region.
Castle, churches, wash house, fountain and calvaries.
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.
Le Métay and the Faviéres lake
8.35 mi
+623 ft
-617 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lalœuf (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant walk around the Métay and the Favières leisure centre, with magnificent scenery.
A circular walk between Hammeville and Parey-Saint-Césaire
9.13 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hammeville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular walk between the villages of Hammeville and Parey-Saint-Césaire, passing through the Govillers and Serres state-owned forests
Remarkable oak trees and scenic views await
Unfortunately, some of the paths have disappeared, so you’ll need to take a few minor roads.
The Madon Trail in Ambacourt
3.08 mi
+381 ft
-381 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Ambacourt (Vosges)
A pleasant little walk around Ambacourt, starting on the banks of the Madon, with lovely, unobstructed views of the surrounding countryside, interspersed with refreshing stretches through the woodland.
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.
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.
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.
Route des villages starting from Ceintrey
9.29 mi
+453 ft
-440 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ceintrey (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A tour of the villages of the Saintois region, in the canton of Vézelise.
A walk across the plains with scenic views.
Places of interest: chapels, wayside crosses, churches, wash houses
Between the Saintois and the Moselle
11.69 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
5h 50
Moderate
Departure from Benney (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A walk through the rolling countryside and woods on the edge of the Saintois region, passing through the villages of Benney, Crévechamps and Saint-Remimont.
Author’s note, 2 January 2020: Access to this private woodland is permitted subject to certain conditions. See practical information below