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Hiking around Chaouilley offers diverse trails through a landscape characterized by rolling hills and open countryside. The region features moderate elevation changes, providing engaging routes for various skill levels. Hikers can explore a mix of agricultural lands and wooded sections, often leading to historical landmarks.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
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Hike the moderate 4.9-mile Circuit Barrès - Brunehaut trail near Saxon-Sion, offering panoramic views and historical landmarks.
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13.1km
03:42
260m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9.81km
02:45
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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14.2km
04:02
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17.1km
04:58
430m
430m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Magnificent site with a view over the entire Saintois.
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Remains of the castle of the Counts of Vaudémont.
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The 'Barrès column' is a lantern of the dead dedicated to the writer Maurice Barrès. When designing this monument, the landscape architect Achille Duchêne was strongly inspired by a similar construction, the lantern of the dead by Fenioux in the South West of France.
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If you are looking for a scenic and spiritual hike, you can visit the Colline de Sion, the highest hill in Lorraine. This hill is a historical and cultural site, where you can admire the Notre-Dame de Sion basilica, the hermitage of the Poor Clares and the Barrès monument. You can also enjoy the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, and on a clear day you may even see Mont Blanc.
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The Barrès monument is a lantern-shaped monument dedicated to the writer Maurice Barrès, who praised the Hill of Sion in his novel La Colline Inspiration. The monument is located on the Vaudémont signal, the highest point of the hill and the Lorraine plateau, at 540 or 541 meters above sea level. The monument was inaugurated in 1928 and is the work of landscaper Achille Duchêne, who was strongly inspired by Fenioux's lantern of the dead. From the top of the monument, you enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and the villages of Sion and Vaudémont.
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The Barrès monument was built in honor of the writer Maurice Barrès who spoke of the hill of Sion in his novel La colline inspiratione.
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The tower is the vestige of the seat of the counts of Vaudémont. The height of their reign was between 1071 and 1472. Now in ruins, it is preserved for the future.
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Monument in the form of a lantern of the dead inaugurated in 1928 in honor of Maurice Barrès (1862-1923), writer and figurehead of French nationalism, originally from Charmes, who in 1913 published the novel "La Colline inspired". Beautiful view of the surroundings, in particular the Vosges, but also to the Alps on certain days.
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There are over 35 hiking trails around Chaouilley, offering a diverse range of experiences. These include 9 easy routes, 27 moderate trails, and 1 difficult option, catering to various skill levels.
Yes, Chaouilley offers several easy hikes. While specific short, easy routes aren't detailed here, the region's landscape of rolling hills and open countryside provides gentle paths suitable for beginners or those looking for a less strenuous walk.
The terrain around Chaouilley is characterized by rolling hills and open countryside, with moderate elevation changes. You'll find a mix of agricultural lands and wooded sections, often leading to historical landmarks. Trails like the Sion – Barrès Monument loop from Dommarie-Eulmont offer varied terrain including forested sections.
Yes, many of the trails around Chaouilley are circular, allowing you to start and end at the same point. Examples include the popular Barrès-Brunehaut Circuit and the Sion – Brunehaut Tower loop from Vaudémont.
Hiking around Chaouilley often leads to significant historical landmarks. You can encounter the Barrès Monument, the Maurice Barrès Monument (Colline Inspirée), and the Brunehaut Tower. The Sion Hill is also a notable point of interest in the area.
Given the prevalence of easy and moderate trails and the rolling, open countryside, many routes around Chaouilley are suitable for families. The moderate elevation changes mean most trails are accessible for children who are used to walking, though specific 'family-friendly' designations would depend on the individual route's length and specific features.
The hiking trails in Chaouilley are highly rated by the komoot community, with an average score of 4.4 stars from over 80 reviews. Hikers often praise the varied terrain, the engaging routes through agricultural lands and wooded sections, and the presence of historical landmarks.
While most routes are moderate, there are longer options for those seeking more challenge. For example, the Barrès Monument – Brunehaut Tower loop from Praye is a longer moderate trail covering over 17 km with significant elevation gain, offering a more extended experience.
Yes, both the Brunehaut Tower and the Barrès Monument are prominent features on several hiking routes. You can explore them on trails such as the Brunehaut Tower – Barrès Monument loop from Chaouilley, which offers a comprehensive tour of these landmarks.
The rolling hills and varied landscapes of Chaouilley make it enjoyable for hiking across multiple seasons. Spring and autumn offer pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery, with autumn providing vibrant colors in the wooded sections. Summer is also suitable, though some open sections might be exposed to the sun.
Many trails in Chaouilley, particularly those traversing the open countryside and rolling hills, offer expansive views of the surrounding landscape. Routes like the Sion – Barrès Monument loop from Dommarie-Eulmont provide views towards the Barrès Monument and the wider region.


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