Vaucouleurs walks

An easy walk in the land of Joan of Arc, taking in two castles in the region: Tusey Castle and the feudal castle of Gombervaux.

Balade en Meuse, sympathique au milieu des bois, offrant une belle vue sur Rigny-la-Salle et ses alentours.

A peaceful walk around the Meuse and Troussey, with the added bonus of crossing the Mazagran Canal Bridge.

This pleasant circuit crosses the communal forest of Foug from the Savonnières farm.

This hike is located near the Côtes de Toul vineyards. You will discover the old Fort de Charmes-la-Côte and many vestiges of the past. Pretty tags created by a local graphic designer add to the charm of this hike. The paths and trails are easy to follow and present no danger. However, do not stray from the paths, as there are still many hazards in the undergrowth linked to the activity of the forts. Keep an eye on children and keep dogs on a leash.

A circular route starting with a fairly long climb through meadows, orchards and woodland towards the summit of the Domgermain Plateau. Cross its meadow, a Natura 2000 ecological site, along a hillside path where you will see the remains of fortifications dating from 1876, then descend towards the Val de Passey with a detour to the hamlet of Les Sept Sources (where you can quench your thirst with spring water from the forest) and its ponds.

A route to discover the heritage of the wine-growing village of Bulligny, its vineyards, woods and mysterious "blue pond". With a beautiful view of the Côtes de Toul vineyards.

A circular route in a region dotted with springs and streams, offering the chance to discover Bonnet, a village with a rich history.

A short walk in the heart of the forest near Domrémy-la-Pucelle. Greux is a small village near Neufchâteau.

With the Jubilee Year of Hope, since November 2024, our Catholic Church in the Vosges has developed a proposal: "Saprée Vadrouille, travel journal for paths of hope", with three issues per year focusing on liturgical times and the saints of the Vosges.Several itineraries are proposed in the Vosges as local pilgrimages and paths of hope. This is an opportunity to rediscover our region and our local saints throughout the Vosges department. Each itinerary can be done independently of the others, at any time of year. "Dans le pays de Jeanne" (In the Land of Joan) is the itinerary proposed in the second issue of "Saprée Vadrouille", which you can discover here.

A lovely walk through vineyards and orchards, with beautiful views of the Lorraine vineyards and the chance to discover typical Lorraine villages and their unique characteristics. No particular difficulty, walking on good paths There are many trails and signposts in this region, but this route does not follow any particular signposting. It is therefore advisable to follow the description and map or GPS route carefully.

Tourist route through forests, vineyards and orchards. Discover typical Lorraine villages in the Côtes de Toul region, such as Lagney, Bruley and Laneuveville derrière Foug. Route without any particular difficulties.

Starting from Allain, descend into a small valley in the heart of the forest, isolated from the noise of everyday life, where you can see wild boar piglets. Continue along the valley to a magnificent large oak tree and the Chahalot resurgence, which during high water periods bubbles with clear water from the Aroffe before flowing into the Bouvade. Return via a path lined with periwinkles and pass by a mirabelle plum orchard where you can see deer feasting.

Follow the contours of Mont St-Michel; no particular difficulty. It’s just a slight climb… a family hike. Moderator’s note added on 20/07/2021: The car park at the start of this walk seems difficult to find (has it disappeared since 2012?). Suggestion: park near (5), close to the sports ground?

This walk allows you to discover, particularly in mid-winter (mid-January), the phenomenon of water resurgences near the small village of Bicqueley, a stone’s throw from the town of Toul. Blue, pure waters, springing up amidst beautiful forests. Very little elevation gain.

Explore the Moselle circular loops between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul. Starting from the car park at Pierre-la-Treiche, head towards Chaudeney along a small path through the woods on the right bank of the Moselle. Visit the Chaudeney dam and the two locks at Toul. Return along the narrow-gauge canal, then via the hamlet of Gare-le-Cou and the Château de la Rochotte.

This walk in the Toulois region at Pierre-la-Treiche will take you to the Deuille, a small stream in the Bicqueley forest, with a return trip along the Moselle.

A pleasant walk starting from Ochey, mostly through the woods, allowing you to discover a very pleasant spot, the Fontaine d'Ochey, a pretty turquoise blue resurgence, pouring out a good volume of water at this time of year (early April), but also worth seeing at other times.

A landscape of woodland and farmland, springs and fountains, old forts, as well as a view of the Euville quarry. A short sensory trail has been added along the path at point 10 A rest area, as idyllic as you could wish for, near the Gévaux chapel, or in the tranquillity of the Noblanvau valley: lovely picnic areas at both these points. Please note: We will not be following any permanent signposting. Please follow this description carefully.

Explore the circular bends of the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne, passing through: - the old Marne–Rhine Canal, - part of the fortifications at Villet-Saint-Etienne: Shelter No. 1, the Mordant Battery, the Bas du Chêne fortification and the East Vieux Canton fortification, - a wayside shrine with an orientation board above Villey-Saint-Etienne, - the bridges over the Terrouin, Return along the Moselle, the wide-gauge canal and the Fontenoy lock.

For a day’s hike, you can combine this route with the one covering Gondreville and the canalised Moselle, which offers a fine view of Villey-le-Sec and the hills around Toul.

Route starting from Gondreville, one of the oldest towns in Lorraine, with beautiful views of the canalised Moselle.

A beautiful bike ride in the Lorraine Regional Nature Park and, more specifically, the superb Forêt Domaniale de la Reine, which straddles the departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle and Meuse.It is a so-called "wet" forest, containing more than a dozen natural ponds.

This stage follows the southern part of the Eurovélo 19 "La Meuse à vélo" route (1,050 km from Langres to Rotterdam). From Neufchâteau, we follow the meandering Mouzon, a tributary of the Meuse. We then leave it behind, taking less travelled but more direct roads that avoid the meanders of the Meuse. We rejoin the EV19 just before the "Source de la Meuse" site, on the Langres plateau crossed by three watersheds. With the plateau reaching a height of 450 m, the gradients are not significant, but on arrival, you will need to make a little effort to climb the promontory on which the Citadel of Langres is perched. Your reward: a splendid view at dusk!

This easy little route, straddling the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle departments, will take you through woods and farmland in rolling, bucolic countryside. Enjoy the fresh air among the ploughed fields and pastures in this little-visited region.

A pleasant little walk in the Haye region and Petite Suisse Lorraine, in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Park.