Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont walks

A waterfall, religious sites and a beautiful view of the town of Remiremont. For changes to the route, see the reviews

A beautiful shaded walk in the Fossard Forest, which has no shortage of points of interest: the beautiful Chapelle du Vieux Saint-Amé, the magnificent Saint-Mont esplanade, the Pont des Fées and the Miraumont waterfall. At the summit of Saint-Mont, a vast grassy area is ideally suited for a picnic break and offers, as a bonus, a magnificent 360° panorama of the Moselle and Moselotte valleys.

A beautiful hike in the forest with no viewpoints except for the Roches de Thin. Worth doing in hot weather, as the scent of the pine trees makes it worthwhile.

Saint-Mont is an iconic peak in the Remiremont region. This walk allows you to explore the Massif du Fossard. It is a forest walk of moderate to difficult difficulty. Only the ascent to Saint-Mont is challenging. There are few viewpoints, but they are magnificent. The walk concludes with a 100-metre ascent past the Miraumont Waterfall. Among the viewpoints along the route are those at the Roche du Thin and the Croix de Saint-Arnould. There are numerous cultural information boards along the route. Imposing rocks are also worth noting, such as the Pierre Kerlinquin and the Fardeau de Saint-Christophe.

The path leaves the Moselle valley and heads towards the Canal des Vosges. This mainly wooded walk is enhanced by traditional Lorraine farmhouses.

An easy hike that can be enjoyed by families with children. Magnificent view of the Remiremont valley from Roche Tocquaine.

Tour of the Fossard Massif, passing through Saint-Mont, Sainte-Sabine and Saint-Arnould.

A short, easy walk in the hills above Saint-Nabord (except for the climb at the start...). Ideal for getting back into shape after winter.

This walk, mainly through woodland, offers views of Dommartin-les-Remiremont and the surrounding area. The path is not very busy, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.

A half-day route offering stunning views over the Cleurie and Moselotte valleys.

Hike through a very shady forest, passing by two small bucolic ponds and possibly a short descent to the Pont du Rondin.

Credit where credit is due: this permanent hike was mapped out by members of the Le Syndicat "Sports Loisirs" Association. This association is part of the French Federation of Popular Sports. The trail is marked with the logo of the International Federation of Popular Sports (an "i" and two "V"s). As the trail is extremely well marked, brave little walkers can easily serve as guides for their parents.

Discover the Roches de Mortevieille, a site of pink Vosges sandstone in the middle of a pine and fir forest.

In its first section, this route alternates between forest trails and meadow paths, all dotted with pretty ponds.The second part, which is more ‘open’, offers magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding hills.The return to the hostel invites you to enjoy a well-deserved moment of relaxation overlooking the fishing ponds.

This short hike allows you to discover three ponds and the beautiful Vosges forest, not far from Val d'Ajol, in just a few kilometres. A very varied walk, even if it is short.

This walk is suitable for the whole family; we did it with our children aged 6 and 12, who walk regularly. Throughout the route, you’ll come across a number of ponds near Girmont-Val-d’Ajol.About two-thirds of the way along, you’ll be treated to a lovely view of the Moselle valley.Enjoy your walk. Please note that the ponds are on private property; please respect these areas.

Walk under the fir trees, passing by the Chaudefontaine hot spring and the beautiful ponds overlooking Reherrey. This hike is ideal during hot weather.

An easy and very pleasant walk, winding through the undergrowth, which will take you to La Roche des Cuveaux, an unusual place and natural gem with a magnificent panorama, but also other beautiful viewpoints along the route, including one from the Tête des Cuveaux viewpoint: a 9-metre-high wooden promontory with an orientation table at the top. As a bonus, there are impressive rocks along the way. A real treat in autumn.

An 8-hour walk in the mid-mountain range, starting from Vagney (Cremanvillers), passing through Sapois, Rochesson, Gérardmer (Les Bas-Rupts) and the Col de Grosse Pierre, finishing at La Bresse.

Beautiful view from the summit of Chèvre-Roche over the Moselotte valley. Views of the Ballon d'Alsace and Servance.

A lovely, long walk through a forest and a nature reserve. Ideal for those who appreciate the peace and quiet of the forest. Magnificent view from the orientation table.

A circular route, mostly along shaded forest paths, which will take you to two major points of interest: halfway along the route, the surprising site of the old Plaines quarry and its magnificent view over the Tholy Valley, and at the end of the route, Chèvre Roche and its sweeping panoramic view over Vagney and the Moselotte Valley.

From Vagney to La Piquante Pierre, a key site of the Resistance, and Les Roches Saint-Jacques with its pudding.

Very beautiful panoramic views of the Moselotte valley with picturesque little balcony paths.

A short hike full of surprises in a forest environment among sandstone rocks. A viewpoint equipped with a promontory offering a beautiful view of the Moselle valley.The circular route can be done in either direction, but the suggested direction allows you to better appreciate the elevation gain.There are markings (yellow diamonds) but they are not always easy to spot.

A pleasant, well-shaded walk through the Hérival State Forest, starting from the charming village of Girmont-Val-d’Ajol. Pretty ponds dot the route, along with several natural sites: the Eau Bénitier, the Roche Fendue, the Glacière and the Géhard Waterfall, as well as a number of places that recall the area’s historical past: the ruins of the Vieilles Abbayes, the Chalet de l’Empereur and, of course, the Priory of Hérival.

A picturesque walk through the charming village of Girmont-Val-d’Ajol. You’ll find numerous ponds (often privately owned) and paths, many of which are shaded. A few kilometres along quiet roads. The route is marked with the Green Ring.

A beautiful walk through woods and countryside. You will discover a few ponds, magnificent panoramic views and a pretty waterfall.

A pleasant route combining woodland, numerous ponds, lovely views and heritage sites.There are three possible starting points for the same route.Around the ponds, there are numerous paths and tracks; follow the route description and map carefully.

A complete change of scenery guaranteed! Through fields and woods, discover the southern Vosges on this easy, rural-style walk. Admire the beautiful farms that line the route, enjoy the tranquillity of the woods and savour the charms of the little village of Girmont-Val-d’Ajol, isolated from the world but so charming!

A beautiful hike that climbs and descends, sometimes steeply, on the way to a beautiful viewpoint, and climbs gently but steadily on the way back. Beautiful forest crossings and magnificent panoramas are the reward.

An easy day’s ride with the option of a picnic stop at Géhard Waterfall, where a picnic area has been set up.

The Cascade de la Pissoire waterfall is one of the best known in the Vosges. It can be accessed from Haut du Tot. You can round off your visit by exploring the surrounding peaks, such as Moyemont and Chèvre Roche, both of which offer remarkable panoramic views of the region. The first part of the route is uphill to Chèvre Roche, passing by the Fontaine Baptistminicandré fountain. After Chèvre Roche, the route winds its way up to Moyemont, passing by the Giant Fir Tree, the Lambia Cross, the Pissoire Waterfall and the village of Haut du Tot. The final part of the hike takes you to the Balcons de la Hazelle and the Étang des Sangsues.

This hike is suitable for children who are used to hiking. There is a magnificent view at the Balcon du Solem, so why not take a short break at the picnic table at the Solem chalet?

A pleasant hike around the La Charme biological reserve. No significant elevation gain, easy to follow thanks to the Club Vosgien markings. Some beautiful views of the valley at the start and a magnificent finale crossing the peat bog.

An easy, shaded hike. Refresh yourself at the St Augustin fountain, it will do you good.

Discover Pré Bosson.

A circular route starting from Le Ruxelier, above Cheniménil. Much of it runs through mixed woodland (deciduous and coniferous), which is particularly enjoyable in warm weather and at autumn. The route passes through the Maquis du Haut du Bois, established on 24 July 1944; the poorly armed Resistance fighters were attacked by the German army on 9 September 1944. Ten Maquis fighters lost their lives, several were wounded, but the majority managed to escape to the nearby Massif du Fossard.

This circular route will take you to two viewpoints, passing through a variety of landscapes. You’ll follow the Dessus de Rupt valley and, after a stretch through the woods, you’ll reach the Bélué with its panoramic views, before descending via steep paths to reach the Croix de Parier viewpoint and return to your starting point.This walk is published with the permission of the Club Vosgien de Rupt Vecoux Ferdrupt. The walk is accessible via Rupt/Moselle Centre station.

Beautiful panoramic views of Rupt-sur-Moselle. Orientation table on the Haut de Bélué with views of the Vosges ridges.

A trail in the heart of the Vosges forest will take you to two magnificent waterfalls and across a few small streams. Of course, like all water trails, it is best to visit outside the dry seasons, otherwise it loses all its appeal. The trail is fairly well marked (red rings) and there are picnic tables along the way (especially in the first part).

An easy hike that passes by two pretty waterfalls, with trails through the woods and the Vosges countryside. The route follows the typical Club Vosgien signage, which may seem a little complex and confusing at first but, with a little practice, proves to be particularly effective, provided you have an IGN map to refer to.

A short but very beautiful hike to the summit of Haut de Bélué, 870 m high. It overlooks the Grandrupt valley and offers a superb panorama of the Haute Moselle valley, dominated by the silhouettes of the Alsace and Servance balloons. The site features a forest chalet open to the public, a children's play area, picnic tables and an orientation table with a view of the Vosges ridges.

This route runs alongside the supply canal to the Bouzey reservoir and takes you past numerous historic sites, including the American Cemetery at Épinal, the Bois d'Arches intermediate military depot, the Bois d'Arches M59 battery, and Redoubts No. 2 and No. 1 at Bois d'Arches.

A short, easy walk suitable for families. You can stop for lunch at the Refuge du Châtelet and, at the start, cross a meadow with Vosges cows. There are then several clearings offering views of Ferdrupt.