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Villecey-sur-Mad walks
The Grand-Fontaine valley
Visorando Member
5.51 mi
+673 ft
-653 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Villecey-sur-Mad (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A walk that will take you through the Grandfontaine valley, a Sensitive Natural Area.
The route runs mainly through woodland and along the bottom of a cool valley with its distinctive flora. You’ll also come across a protohistoric rampart, a few blockhouses and a lovely walk through an arboretum.
The Moselle hills starting from Prény
8.29 mi
+879 ft
-873 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Prény (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A route in Lorraine which, starting from the pretty little picturesque village of Prény, offers all kinds of contrasts: valley and plateau, forest and vineyard, town and village, medieval castle and high-speed train line.
Circular walk starting from Rembercourt-sur-Mad
5.58 mi
+715 ft
-719 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rembercourt-sur-Mad (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular route that follows open paths with views overlooking Rembercourt-sur-Mad, crosses the forests of the Villecey-sur-Mad communal woodland, runs alongside the Grand Fontaine stream with views of the old ponds, follows part of the Metz-Madine path and runs alongside old buried blockhouses.
Rudemont Pass
3.44 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Arnaville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A beautiful walk in the heart of an environment protected by the Conservatoire des Sites Lorrains (limestone grasslands) with a magnificent view of the Moselle and Rupt de Mad valleys.
Twisted beech trees around Pagny-sur-Moselle
9.45 mi
+725 ft
-728 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Arnaville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
From the banks of the Moselle to the "twisted beech trees" over a hundred years old.
Rupt de Mad valley and Rudemont tower
8.13 mi
+863 ft
-860 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Arnaville (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
This route will take you through part of the Rupt de Mad valley before the river flows into the Moselle, and to one of its typical villages, Bayonville. Discover the Rudemont plateau via a route that takes you off the beaten track.
Nature and heritage around Gorze
4.87 mi
+676 ft
-686 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Gorze (Moselle)
Between nature and heritage, cross the Graoully Forest, descend into the "Fond de la Gueule", discover the mysterious Saint-Clément Chapel and its altar, small cliffs, the Rocher de la Pucelle, and end your walk at the Benedictine abbey of Gorze and its abbey palace.
Gorze Abbey and the Rocher de la Pucelle
5.82 mi
+919 ft
-896 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gorze (Moselle)
A walk offering views of Gorze from various angles, including Gorzia, the statue of the Virgin of Saint-Blin, the cemetery, the Rocher de la Pucelle, Saint-Clément Chapel, the Altar of the Lepers, and Saint-Étienne Collegiate Church.
From the 1st century onwards, the springs of Gorze were harnessed by the Romans to supply Divodorum (now Metz) with water via an underground conduit and an aqueduct (one of the longest in Europe). Most of Gorze’s springs still supply the town.
Mazagran farm - Arnaville limestone grassland (Rudemont)
6.62 mi
+748 ft
-741 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Observe the Gorzia valley, cross the Bayonville woods to the Mazagran farm, and admire the Rupt de Mad and Moselle valleys from the top of the Rudemont hill.
Jaulny and Jaunottes route
7.35 mi
+761 ft
-774 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Jaulny (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy walk between Jaulny and its castle and Rembercourt-sur-Mad, through the surrounding forests and along the River Rupt de Mad.
Between Novéant and Gorze
8.04 mi
+725 ft
-722 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Most of the route is through forest. Ideal for a sunny day. The outward journey follows the old tramway line, and the return journey follows theGR®5.
Circular Novéant via Gorze and Rochers de la Fraze
9.15 mi
+1,198 ft
-1,168 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Most of the route follows dirt tracks and paths through or along the edge of the forest, avoiding tarmac roads as much as possible.
The towns of Novéant and Gorze reveal beautiful old stones, evidence of the presence of builders since time immemorial.
Circular route around Novéant-sur-Moselle
8.16 mi
+640 ft
-643 ft
4h 20
Easy
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Circular route running alongside the Moselle, the old canal and the Rupt du Mad, passing through the villages of Novéant, Arnaville and Dornot, with a walk through the Dornot woods via La Fraze and La Croix Saint-Clément
1940-1944 Smugglers' Walk between Novéant and Arnaville
4.82 mi
+105 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Novéant-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
A route commemorating the contemporary history of these places between Novéant and Arnaville. Between 1940 and 1944, volunteer smugglers helped men hunted by the invaders to regain their freedom and resume the fight for the liberation of their battered homeland.
The Arry coast and its limestone grasslands
6.11 mi
+699 ft
-679 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Arry (Moselle)
Hike between Arry, Mardigny and Lorry-Mardigny to visit their forests, limestone grasslands and local buildings. The Arry hillside offers panoramic views of the Moselle valley, the Rupt de Mad and the Seille valley. Flora: several species of orchids, aster amelle, stinking hellebore, meadow sage, crane's bill, viper's bugloss... Fauna: peacock butterflies and green hairstreak butterflies, whinchat birds, yellowhammer, linnet, thrush, finch, chiffchaff, smooth snake, birds of prey...
Corny Jouy on foot
5.31 mi
+112 ft
-98 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Corny-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
A pleasant and easy walk along the Moselle and then through the woods on a well-maintained path.
Rochers de la Fraze and Croix Saint-Clément
5.54 mi
+535 ft
-531 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Dornot (Moselle)
A lovely walk in the hills above Metz. Discover an old limestone quarry and enjoy panoramic views of the Moselle valley and the Croix Saint Clément.
Harmanfontaine: between Dornot and Novéant
2.38 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Dornot (Moselle)
A short walk through the vineyards with numerous views of the Moselle and the Fraze rocks.
Discovering Villers-sous-Prény
5.50 mi
+614 ft
-604 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk on the Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson plateau, exploring the village of Villers-sous-Prény.
In autumn and winter, there are a few muddy sections on the descent to Villers-sous-Prény; bring a walking stick. Moderate difficulty; return to the starting point; the A-road linking Villers-sous-Prény to Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson offers a chance to explore the whole valley.
The Domaine les Gravières Nature Reserve in Pont-à-Mousson
3.54 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Pont-à-Mousson (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Gravel pit nature reserve: 200 plant species, 150 bird species, 6 bat species, 21 dragonfly species, 15 fish species, 13 bat species and wild Tarpans. These are small wild European horses.
An area dedicated to nature, so paths are not cleared; please check the notices
The banks of the Moselle to the south of Metz
10.46 mi
+669 ft
-669 ft
5h 25
Easy
Departure from Jouy-aux-Arches (Moselle)
A beautiful circuit along the Mosel through the charming villages bordering it, namely:
Jouy-aux-Arches, Corny-sur-Moselle, Novéant-sur-Moselle, Dornot and Ancy-sur-Moselle.
On the right bank of the Moselle, the villages of Jouy, Féy, Corny through the woods
10.62 mi
+1,227 ft
-1,234 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Jouy-aux-Arches (Moselle)
Most of this beautiful loop takes place in woodland. It will take you through the villages of Jouy-aux-Arches, Féy and Corny-sur-Moselle, passing through the main woods of these villages and offering beautiful views over the Moselle valley.Good waterproof footwear recommended.
Short walk around Bouxières-sous-Froidmont
3.56 mi
+486 ft
-489 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Champey-sur-Moselle (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant little walk around the village of Bouxières-sous-Froidmont, suitable in all weathers as the paths are paved and present no particular difficulty.
On the hills above Ancy in Ars-sur-Moselle
4.95 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ars-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
The walk takes you mainly through woodland and orchards.
Villages of the Moselle Valley and 2nd-century Roman aqueduct
7.02 mi
+584 ft
-577 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ars-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
Part of the hike takes place in the forest, offering beautiful views of the Moselle valley.
On the heights of Ars-sur-Moselle
6.04 mi
+489 ft
-499 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Ars-sur-Moselle (Moselle)
A walk on the hills above Ars-sur-Moselle with stunning views of the Mance Valley.
Vaux - Les Sept Nains (fortifications)
7.43 mi
+463 ft
-459 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Vaux (Moselle) (Moselle)
A mountain bike ride between Vaux and Gravelotte through an area fortified by the Germans between 1912 and 1916 to protect Metz. Remember that at that time (from 1870 until 1918), Alsace and Moselle were part of the German Empire.
