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Villey-Saint-Étienne walks
The Fort du Vieux Canton route
Visorando Member
6.24 mi
+171 ft
-174 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Villey-Saint-Étienne (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A beautiful nature walk exploring the Sensitive Natural Areas (ENS) of the communal forest and the meadows of Villey-Saint-Étienne, with their local flora and fauna. This route offers an interesting insight into the Fort du Vieux Canton and the military fortifications of the Séré de Rivières defence system (1874–1914).
The Terrouin Valley in Villey-Saint-Étienne
5.33 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Villey-Saint-Étienne (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy walk from the banks of the majestic Moselle at this point, with views of the Toulois hills and, further away, the Meuse hills and finally the meadows and forests around the loops of the Terrouin.
Terrouin Valley Discovery Trail
5.12 mi
+243 ft
-230 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villey-Saint-Étienne (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
An easy, idyllic walk. The trail offers a lovely view over the heights of the Terrouin Valley and takes you to the former Villey-Saint-Étienne quarry, designated a Sensitive Natural Area, where nature has reclaimed its rightful place. You’ll wind your way through meadows and woods and cross the stream via a footbridge.
Gondreville and the Canalised Moselle
6.08 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Route starting from Gondreville, one of the oldest towns in Lorraine, with beautiful views of the canalised Moselle.
Between Gondreville and Villey-le-Sec
3.74 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
A circular bend in the Moselle between Gondreville and Villey-Saint-Etienne
11.93 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gondreville (Meurthe-et-Moselle) (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Around Velaine-en-Haye via the Greenway
3.57 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Velaine-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A lovely walk through the countryside and forest, with a chance to discover the old village of Velaine-en-Haye.
Route de découverte de Liverdun
3.64 mi
+397 ft
-371 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Liverdun (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Liverdun is a small medieval village situated on the banks of the Moselle, 30 minutes from Nancy. It has a charming atmosphere with medieval houses, narrow, picturesque streets and views over the circular bends of the Moselle. It is therefore easy and pleasant to spend several hours strolling through this charming town. Highlights of the route include Château Corbin and its grounds, the Esplanade du Moulin, Saint-Pierre Church, and the short round trip to the Roche Barbotte cave. Of course, before you leave, don’t forget to buy the famous Liverdun madeleines.
Circular of the Moselle between Liverdun and Lock No. 5 at Aingeray.
7.43 mi
+387 ft
-387 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Liverdun (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A circular route starting from Liverdun, passing through the communal woods of La Fourasse, then in front of Château de la Flie, continuing along the Moselle to Aingeray Lock No. 5. Crossing the Moselle and returning via a cycle path along the river.
Circuit around Mont St Michel on the hills above Toul
2.91 mi
+367 ft
-377 ft
1h 40
Moderate
Departure from Toul (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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?
Les Deux Malpierre
6.83 mi
+358 ft
-351 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Velaine-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
NEW ROUTE
Mostly in the Haye forest near Nancy, this route partly uses unmarked but perfectly passable trails. Follow the instructions as you go along.
After the Second World War, the site was home to an air base, used for 15 years by the US Army, as evidenced by the old concrete paths and buildings.
During the tour, you will also discover a memorial to the Resistance during World War II.
La Cense Saint-Paul in Saizerais
3.87 mi
+190 ft
-194 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Saizerais (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
La Cense Saint-Paul was a very old farm. The word ‘Cense’ comes from the Latin ‘censa’, meaning rent. In Lucien Geindre’s history of Liverdun, we learn that this farm had a large dovecote containing 857 nests!La Cense Saint-Paul appears on Cassini’s map, but it seems to have disappeared after the Revolution. Until a few years ago, the remains of an old cellar were still visible.
The Bois Saint-Ignon
4.30 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saizerais (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Woods and open terrain make this circular route varied.
It is a easy, smooth route for mountain bikes.
On horseback, it is pleasant terrain but involves a dangerous crossing of the D907 road.
Circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche
5.77 mi
+269 ft
-259 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Walk along the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche or the 'cave route'.
Start at the Villey-le-Sec dam car park, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and along the old railway line to see the caves.
Return on flat ground via the cycle path.
The circular Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-le-Treiche.
6.27 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villey-le-Sec (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
Explore the circular loops of the Moselle between Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche, passing by old military structures and caves.
From the car park at the Villey-le-Sec dam, hike through the woods of Villey-le-Sec and Pierre-la-Treiche to discover the military structures, then return along the old railway line and the Moselle to visit the caves.
Côte de Haye
9.43 mi
+778 ft
-771 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Domèvre-en-Haye (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A pleasant little walk in the Haye region and Petite Suisse Lorraine, in the heart of the Lorraine Regional Park.
Circular from Bois de Bicqueley to Pierre-la-Treiche
7.62 mi
+738 ft
-738 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-la-Treiche (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Circular route of the Moselle between Pierre-la-Treiche and Toul
9.43 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Pierre-la-Treiche (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
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.
Maron - Pierre-la-Treiche
15.26 mi
+236 ft
-233 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sexey-aux-Forges (Meurthe-et-Moselle)
A leisurely bike ride along the Moselle with a few stops to visit the caves carved out by the Moselle in the karst rock when its level was much higher.
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