Ban-Sur-Meurthe-Clefcy: Forest, Hiking Trail and Cultural Heritage

Ban-Sur-Meurthe-Clefcy combines woodland scenery with distinctive natural and cultural attractions. Forest covers nearly 90 percent of the area. Other highlights include the Sentier du Sagard in the former glacial valley, the Défilé de Straiture and its protected status, as well as the Scierie du Lançoir and the Chapelle Saint-Hubert de Berniprey. The Sentier du Sagard offers an easy, four-kilometre hike; guided tours at the Scierie du Lançoir include a demonstration of the sawing, and the chapel dates from 1715.

Woodland scenery and hiking trail

The Sentier du Sagard is an easy, four-kilometre hiking trail that is open to visitors at all times. In the former glacial valley, the Sentier du Sagard runs alongside a river and through stands of beech and fir trees. The Sentier du Sagard makes for an easy, four-kilometre hike through the former glacial valley. Between the river, beech trees and firs, discover how water and forest together shape the landscape along the trail and accompany your hike through the valley.

The Défilé de Straiture is classified as a Natura 2000 site to protect its specific, sensitive ecosystems. Forest covers nearly 90 percent of the municipal area; the Natura 2000 classification of the Défilé de Straiture is intended to protect its specific, sensitive ecosystems.

Historic water-powered sawmill

The Scierie du Lançoir is a historic water-powered sawmill in the Défilé de Straiture and is classified as a historic monument. Guided tours include a demonstration of the sawing. The Scierie also offers eco-workshops on making nest boxes or bird feeders; reservations are required. The tour and workshop differ in format and focus: the tour centres on the sawing, while the workshop focuses on making one of the products mentioned. Reservations are required for the workshops; take this requirement into account when planning. A water-powered sawmill uses the power of water to saw wood.

The Chapelle Saint-Hubert de Berniprey

The Chapelle Saint-Hubert de Berniprey was built in 1715. Since 5 April 1993, it has been listed as a protected historic monument by decree. Unlike the Scierie, whose defining feature is its historic water-powered sawmill, the chapel offers a glimpse into the history of a religious building.

Plan your stay

For planning purposes, the attractions can be distinguished by the kind of visit they offer. For the Sentier du Sagard, the length, difficulty and access are specified; the Scierie offers a guided demonstration and workshops that require reservations, while the chapel provides a historical perspective through its date of construction and protected status. This can help you decide whether you would rather plan your stay around a hiking trail, a demonstration or a historic building.

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