Sainte-Pôle is a commune located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department within France's Grand Est region. This area offers diverse terrain for outdoor activities, characterized by its proximity to the expansive Lac de Pierre-Percée and the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The landscape features wooded hills, dense forests, and sandstone plateaus, providing a varied environment suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, road cycling, and more.
Sainte-Pôle provides numerous routes for outdoor enthusiasts, with more…
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4.5
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68
hikers
12.1km
03:20
200m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(36)
162
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(40)
167
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45
hikers
14.3km
03:53
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
32.9km
02:17
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
riders
27.0km
02:30
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
29.7km
02:32
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
15.4km
01:03
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
runners
12.0km
01:23
200m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

29
runners
11.4km
01:22
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
18.2km
02:09
250m
240m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
runners
10.4km
01:10
160m
160m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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103
riders
25.9km
02:08
390m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
riders
27.4km
02:20
440m
440m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
riders
24.6km
02:10
250m
250m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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19
riders
19.1km
01:44
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
riders
37.3km
02:04
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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13
riders
63.2km
02:36
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
riders
126km
05:52
1,240m
1,240m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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6
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5
riders
68.6km
05:18
1,310m
1,310m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
24.2km
01:38
350m
350m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
41.9km
03:12
480m
480m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
46.0km
03:07
620m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sainte-Pôle offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region's diverse terrain, with forests and lake shores, supports these activities. For more details, consult the available komoot guides.
The area around Lac de Pierre-Percée features numerous hiking trails. Notable routes include the challenging 16.6-mile (26.8 km) Lac de Pierre-Percée loop and the 8-mile (12.9 km) Le Petit Canada loop. Shorter options like the 4.2-mile (6.81 km) Lake Pierre-Percée – Vieux-Pré Dam loop are also available. Explore more options in the Hiking around Sainte-Pôle guide.
Yes, the region around Lac de Pierre-Percée is well-suited for mountain biking, offering a network of trails for various skill levels. Terrain includes lush forests and significant elevation changes. Routes like the 16.6-mile (26.8 km) Lac de Pierre-Percée loop are popular. Find more routes in the MTB Trails around Sainte-Pôle guide.
The broader Meurthe-et-Moselle department, near Sainte-Pôle, provides an extensive network of over 370 miles (600 km) of cycle paths. Routes such as La Voie Bleue, La boucle de la Moselle, and La Véloroute 52 traverse varied landscapes. These routes often feature largely flat terrain, with more challenging options in the Vosges Mountains. Consult the Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Pôle guide for more information.
The primary natural attraction is Lac de Pierre-Percée, the largest artificial lake in Lorraine, known for its distinctive shape and forested surroundings. Sainte-Pôle is also situated on the edge of the Vosges Mountains, contributing to the region's varied topography. Within the commune, the Étang sous Launoy offers a local fishing pond.
Yes, the region offers challenging routes for experienced individuals. The Lac de Pierre-Percée loop for hiking and mountain biking is 16.6 miles (26.8 km) long and features varied terrain. The foothills of the Vosges Mountains also present options with significant elevation changes for both cycling and hiking.
Sainte-Pôle is a popular destination for outdoor activities on komoot, with more than 8,900 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, indicating a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for Sainte-Pôle, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Sainte-Pôle, MTB Trails around Sainte-Pôle, Running Trails around Sainte-Pôle, Road Cycling Routes around Sainte-Pôle, Cycling around Sainte-Pôle, and Gravel biking around Sainte-Pôle.
Official information about Sainte-Pôle can be found on the commune's website. The official website is https://www.sainte-pole.mairie54.fr/. For direct inquiries, the Mairie de Sainte-Pôle can be reached at +33383422199.
Yes, the region around Lac de Pierre-Percée is suitable for jogging and running, with numerous trails of varying difficulty. These paths wind through wooded hills and along the lake's shores, providing diverse natural environments. The Running Trails around Sainte-Pôle guide offers specific routes.
The Sainte-Pôle area is special due to its unique combination of natural features, including the 'Canadian flavor' landscape around Lac de Pierre-Percée and the rugged beauty of the nearby Vosges Mountains. This creates a diverse and picturesque environment. An extensive network of well-maintained trails for hiking and mountain biking, catering to various abilities, further enhances its appeal.

