Family walk - Mont de Fourche circuit

Circuit of Mont de Fourche (Municipality of Rupt-sur-Moselle). Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: easy (family walk with children). Distance: 5 kilometers. Positive elevation: 106 meters. Marking: red ring, mountain bike circuit No. 2. Tourist points of interest: viewpoint of Col du Mont de Fourche, forest chalet of the Fir Trees, passage near a wild pond. Departure: parking at the summit of the pass, on the left (picnic area). Access: From Le Thillot or Remiremont, follow the N66 to Rupt-sur-Moselle. At the lights, head towards Col du Mont de Fourche (left from Le Thillot, right from Remiremont). The pass is located 3 km from the lights. Course description: The route completely overlaps with the mountain bike circuit No. 2 of Rupt-sur-Moselle. Cross the main road (be careful, there is no pedestrian crossing) to reach the small road on the left that overlooks the parking lot. The walk begins on this road at the start of the hiking panels. Take this road following the direction "Chalet des Sapins 30mn" marked with a red ring. After 100 meters, you can admire the view of the town of Rupt-sur-Moselle and the Croix de Parier. Go until you reach an intersection, turn left onto the forest path marked with a red ring mountain bike circuit No. 2. Continue on this path for about 1.5 km. This section of the GR7 is called “Chemin des Soldats” because it connects the Fort of Rupt to the Fort of Château-Lambert. Besides the white and red markings of the GR, you will also see a red ring. Passage near the "Chalet des Sapins," which is located below on the left, 20 meters away. Chalet with free access, with tables and benches, managed by hunters. Continue for 700 meters. At a clearing, do not go left for mountain bike circuit No. 4. Do not go straight marked with a red ring and mountain bike circuits No. 3 and 4. Branch off onto the path to the right towards mountain bike No. 2. This fern-lined path leads to a private pond (swimming prohibited). Continue on the right path that runs along the pond marked as mountain bike circuits No. 2-3. Do not go left towards the road side. Continue on this path: the descent is dangerous for 300 meters. Continue for about 1.5 km to reach the starting intersection. At the crossroads, take the road to the left for 100 meters to reach the pass and enjoy the last views of the valley and the village of Rupt-sur-Moselle.