Hiking at the landmark of the 3 municipalities

This nice walk to the Col du Lait offers beautiful views of the village before stopping at the Abri du Vallon and the Borne des 3 Communes to finally discover the view from the Roche du Frey: 10.5 km, a positive elevation gain of 350 meters, 3h15 of walking. Reference IGN map 3619 OT. Starting point: parking lot of the Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle Tourist Office. Behind the Tourist Office, take the Voie Verte starting on the right until the first junction with a road. Follow the green rectangle signage to the left towards "Col du Lait". Take the path to the right of the road and cross the footbridge. The path leads to a road that should be followed to the right. In the bend, you will find the green rectangle: follow it up the road and leave it 100 meters higher to go up to the left (green rectangle GR533). At the end of the road, take the path that climbs to the right. At the crossroads, go up to the left. At the intersection, turn right following the green rectangle towards "Col du Lait". You will pass the aiming marker of Lait. Continue on the path until the viewpoint with a bench and a picnic table. Follow the green rectangle to the Col du Lait. Follow the yellow triangle to the Abri du Vallon. After the chalet, stay on the marked yellow triangle path that leads to the Borne des 3 Communes. At the directional sign indicating the marker, follow the green rectangle (Croix de Fresse GR533). At the crossing, follow the red ring (Faisans path) that goes down to the right. At the crossroads, follow the blue cross to the right (Roche du Frey). At the Roche du Frey (picnic table), continue on the rocks to the viewpoint. Go back and descend on the path (blue cross). At the crossing, follow the yellow ring to the right. At the farm, follow the path straight ahead, yellow ring "Le Lait". After the gate, go down the path. When you reach the road, turn right to return to the route taken on the way to the parking lot. GPX path and course description available for download above.