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Varangéville walks
On the Varangéville plateau
Varangéville is the last town in France with an active mine. This mine extracts rock salt.
This hike offers views of the mine facilities and the Basilica of Saint-Nicolas-de-Port.
Dombasle Chemin du Sot
An easy family walk around Dombasle-sur-Meurthe with varied landscapes and views.
Route of the four woods
Many fruit trees to see along the way. Departure from Coyviller, then visit Manoncourt-en-Vermois, the Charles Sonnoni memorial and return to Coyviller.
In the middle of the six woods of Saulxures-lès-Nancy
A pleasant walk taking you past Saulxures Castle, the pretty village of Saulxures and its surroundings.
Burthecourt - Azelot - Manoncourt
On the lands of Charles-Nicolas-Sigisbert Sonnini de Manoncourt,
french naturalist, born on1 February 1751 in Lunéville and died on 9 May 1812 in Paris.
Around Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy
A pleasant walk around Fléville, Gérardcourt and Laneuveville-Devant-Nancy, combining the countryside (panoramic view of the surrounding towns) and walking along the canal with its locks and birds.
On the heights of Vigneulles
A beautiful walk through orchards, with views of the Vosges mountains and Nancy. This walk is particularly interesting in April when the mirabelle plum trees are in bloom.
Circular between the villages of Velaine-sous-Amance and Réméréville
A circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance, towards the village of Réméréville. Pass through the Bois de Champenoux, steeped in history from the First World War, then head towards Réméréville along country lanes. Return via small roads, passing in front of Romémont Castle and the Chapelle de Froide Terre chapel.
Circular starting from Velaine-sous-Amance towards Cerville and Laneuvelotte.
A circular starting from the village of Velaine-sous-Amance, taking a small road to the village of Cerville, passing the old castle and church, then heading towards Laneuvelotte along field paths and small roads, crossing the underground gas storage facility and enjoying views of the Château de Voirincourt. Arrival in Laneuvelotte, then return to Velaine-sous-Amance via the quiet D86 road, passing in front of Tremblois Castle.
Around Fléville through the woods and canals
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Excursion to Richardménil from Fléville, leaving through the woods and returning via the canals.
Walk in Barbonville
This easy walk will take you to a Romanesque church rebuilt in 1870, featuring a tower and a triple nave.
You can also discover a draisine that could pull small wagons, after crossing the sensitive natural area of Le Plain. This protected area is rich in flora and fauna.
Le Léomont
A beautiful route for the whole family, which will take you in the footsteps of the Great War and through the Lunéville countryside, where you can admire a 360° landscape. Magnificent view of the blue line of the Vosges mountains.
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.
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.
From the Ludres plateau to the Houdemont hillsides
A roller coaster ride around the Grand Canyon with beautiful views of Nancy, the south of the conurbation, the Vermois and the Vosges (Donon). The route is designed as two circular loops with a viewpoint in the middle. An easy section (start and finish) through the classic forest of the Plateau de Haye, but also a beautiful limestone lawn; a passage by the Fonteno stream in the heart of the old village of Houdemont and a more technical section on the hillside, with alternating flat sections and sometimes steep climbs.
Route updated in December 2025.
The Malzéville Plateau tour
A pleasant route on the Malzéville Plateau at the Porte de Nancy, offering a change of scenery while skirting around an aerodrome. The circuit features a variety of natural environments, with sections through woods, along the edge of woods, and across grassy fields and moorland.
Circular from Dommartin-sous-Amance via Blanzey, Laître-sous-Amance and Amance
A route of four villages with magnificent views of the countryside (Pain de Sucre, start of the Seille valley) and the Vosges mountains on a clear day. Pass by the Priory of Blanzey, which is private property but accessible on foot.
Tour of the Ludres plateau via the cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique
This is an easy hike, passing by the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Cité d'Affrique, mainly in the woods, offering beautiful views of the Saint-Joseph cliffs and the Moselle valley, and allowing you to explore the ruins of the Cité (also known as Camp) d'Affique, a Gallic archaeological site dating from the early Iron Age, around 500 BC.
The Visorando app is recommended.
Circular between Dommartin-sous-Amance, Eulmont and Agincourt
A circular starting from Dommartin-sous-Amance to the hillside village of Eulmont with its castle, returning via Agincourt and the Pain de Sucre tour. A short detour can be made to visit the Blanzey chapel, a historic monument.
Circular of Léomont
A beautiful route around Lunéville, allowing you to discover the town and its surroundings from the heights of the Méhon terraces and the summit of Léomont.
Le Grand Rozot
Pleasant walk along the canal on the way there and back around the ponds.
From Domptail-en-l'Air to Lorey
An undulating, easy circuit among the mirabelle plum trees on the heights of the Moselle.
From Eulmont Castle to the Tour du Crany
If you love old buildings, this pleasant hike in the commune of Eulmont will allow you to discover
the historic village of Eulmont, see numerous fountains and the church wall, climb the hillsides through orchards to reach the Tour du Crany and enjoy breathtaking views of the Amezule valley!
Le Grand Couronné
A beautiful hike in the Faulx woods.
From Lay-Saint-Christophe to Bois de Faulx
A pleasant hike on the forest plateau above Lay-Saint-Christophe. It crosses the Bois d'Eulmont and the Forêt Communale d'Eulmont and offers a very natural route on the outskirts of the city of Nancy. Hikers will be accompanied by the song of numerous birds throughout the route. The village of Lay-Saint-Christophe has 17 fountains, some of which are on or near the path.
Brin-sur-Seille pond and forest
Visit the Brin-sur-Seille pond and watch the birds.
Around Moncel-sur-Seille
A gentle loop walk on the northern outskirts of Moncel-sur-Seille to visit the Bois de Rosebois, the Imperial Station and the Saint-Roch Chapel in Chambrey, the Bois Saint-Roch, the Moulin de Sainte-Marie and the Bois de Sainte-Marie.
Neuviller-sur-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.
Around Bezange-la-Grande
Hike around the village of Bezange-la-Grande along woodland paths, field tracks and small roads.
Between points (5) and (9), the paths are very quiet, so it is advisable to have a GPS.
Bezange-la-Grande and its daffodils
Mid-March is daffodil season, and there's no need to go into town to find them in abundance.
This route will allow you to find plenty of them without the crowds.
Fountains, pond, cross and abbey in Bouxières-aux-Dames
Bouxières-aux-Dames, from the top of its hill, overlooks the A31 motorway.Rich in surprising and bucolic listed sites, come and discover the small heritage of this commune, which recalls the life and beliefs of our ancestors.Just 15 km north of Nancy, this area is well worth exploring.The banks of the Étang de Mérrey and the lawn offer peace and greenery, perfect for a short break.
Please note that the route has been temporarily changed (forest hazard), follow this description.
Between Chambrey and Bezange-la-Grande
A hike along small roads, stone tracks and wood paths between Chambrey and Bezange-la-Grande, starting in the Bezange-la-Grande national forest.Along the route: the Saint-Roch Chapel, the Imperial Station and the church of Chambrey, a German memorial monument in the national forest.