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Reims through its streets, façades, sculptures and other curiosities
Visorando Member
4.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Reims (Marne)
A easy route through Reims, to discover its streets with their magnificent façades, monuments and points of interest.
Strolling through Reims of yesterday and today
5.18 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Reims (Marne)
The city of Reims occupies a special place in the history of France and Europe. This urban route combines Romanesque masterpieces such as the Basilica of Saint-Rémi and Gothic masterpieces such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, with the Art Deco architecture characteristic of the city's reconstruction after the First World War.
In the Berru forest
7.07 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cernay-lès-Reims (Marne)
A short walk in the forest offering beautiful views of Reims, the Saint-Thierry massif and the Reims mountains.
Saint-Léonard - Hermonville
15.11 mi
+417 ft
-338 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Léonard (Marne) (Marne)
Twenty-third stage of the Jura to Hauts-de-France via the Francigena. Following the Marne-Aisne Canal, you leave the Champagne vineyards and the Reims mountains behind to arrive in Reims and its Notre-Dame Cathedral. As you cross Reims, there is a wealth of heritage to discover: the cathedral, of course, but also the Basilica of Saint Remi, Gallo-Roman ruins and engravings by Albrecht Dürer. You then leave this beautiful city behind and continue through vineyards and forests towards the Massif de Saint-Thierry, one of the four Champagne production areas.
The Path of the Planets in Les Mesneux
2.98 mi
+75 ft
-56 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Mesneux (Marne)
Available from Tuesday 24 June 2025.
Starting near the (future) new Mesneux school, discover the solar system and its planets - on a human scale - as you walk along the paths around the village, through fields and vineyards.
Car parks: see "Practical information" below.
Circular route from Witry-lès-Reims to Berru
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.26 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Witry-lès-Reims (Marne)
A leisurely walk to discover biodiversity in a rural setting.
From Berru to Nogent: the woods of Berru
2.68 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Berru (Marne)
A short circular loop in the Berru woods, suitable for families, which takes you through the village, the sandpit and the heights of Nogent-l'Abbesse.
Boucle de Jouy-les-Reims à Vrigny par Coulommes-la-Montagne
7.59 mi
+482 ft
-463 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Jouy-lès-Reims (Marne)
Sympathique randonnée à travers champs et vignes avec des vues panoramiques sur les environs.
Two circular loops between Sacy and Courmas
6.60 mi
+705 ft
-702 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sacy (Marne)
A short hike, mainly through the forest. Pleasant in summer but best avoided in heavy rain due to muddy patches.
In some places, you leave the path entirely and it is essential to follow the trail.
A GPS or the Visorando app is recommended for following the route due to numerous new paths as well as paths leading nowhere.
Panoramic views near Reims, in the forest and vineyards
4.19 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ville-Dommange (Marne)
A loop through the vineyards and forest with beautiful views of Reims, the vineyards and villages.
(best enjoyed in dry weather - description updated on 13 July 2019)
In the Ardre valley, starting from Ville-Dommange.
13.20 mi
+968 ft
-984 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ville-Dommange (Marne)
This is a lovely walk in a little-known area, the Ardre Valley. The walk takes you over hills and through valleys, across Champagne vineyards, fields and forests. It starts at the beautiful Saint-Lié Chapel in Ville-Dommange.
A balcony overlooking the Vesle
6.00 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Chenay (Marne)
A varied route, mapped out by the Marne Tourist Board, takes you through a forest, sand pits, vineyards, fields and two villages. From a balcony offering views of the Vesle valley, you will pass the forts of Saint-Thierry and Chenay. These were built after the 1870 war to protect Reims.
(avoid on hunting days or after heavy rain, as there may be large puddles - description updated on 14 July 2019)
On the Way of St James between Rilly-la-Montagne and Aÿ-Champagne
10.33 mi
+712 ft
-988 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This hike will take you across the Montagne de Reims along beautiful paths with almost no tarmac. Much of it is marked by the Randonneurs & pèlerins 51 association. You will meet walkers from all over the world, especially Holland and Belgium.
The outward or return journey is by TER train between Aÿ station and Rilly-la-Montagne station, where you can park for free. It is accessible from Paris either by TER via Epernay or by TGV via Reims.
Through hills and vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne
8.06 mi
+322 ft
-331 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
An easy walk through vineyards and fields.
The remarkable trees route starting from Rilly-la-Montagne.
14.38 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,076 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This is a long hike through woods and vineyards, accessible by train from the TER stations in Rilly-la-Montagne or Germaine. It is 23 km long, but can be shortened to 18 km by taking the train from Rilly-la-Montagne to Germaine.
Its main attractions are the route of remarkable trees and a beautiful view of Reims in good weather.
Village, vineyards and forest of Rilly-la-Montagne
4.38 mi
+285 ft
-308 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
Everythird weekend in July, Les Secrets du Petit Bonhomme are given a new twist, allowing you to explore the village of Rilly-la-Montagne via the existingPR79 trail with a few variations. Interesting viewpoints, a link between the forest, the village and the vineyards, and features related to the village’s floral displays.
Route available all year round, except in the forest during the hunting season.
Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne
4.11 mi
+315 ft
-305 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This lovely forest walk in Rilly-la-Montagne is ideal for families and nature lovers who want to stretch their legs on a simple and pleasant route. We did it with a baby in a baby carrier, so it was no problem (however, it is not suitable for pushchairs).
Tour of the Chamery cirque and the Bois d’Écueil
6.36 mi
+371 ft
-348 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chamery (Marne)
A series of successive steps – sometimes steep but short, separated by less steep sections – will take you to the summit plateau of this part of the Montagne de Reims. After crossing a mix of wide, stony paths and other wilder, sometimes damp sections, you’ll circle the Bois d’Écueil before reaching the paragliding area, then head back down to the starting village to complete your tour of the Chamery cirque.
Sermiers circular via Chamery
7.53 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A circular loop from Sermiers to Chamery through fields and back through vineyards.
In the forest between Mailly and Verzenay
6.96 mi
+495 ft
-489 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Verzenay (Marne)
This hike begins in the Champagne hills and gradually descends into the heart of the Montagne de Reims forest via some very pleasant trails. The end of the route descends from the forest plateau to finish on the old CBR (Chemin de la Banlieue Rémoise) with a lovely view of the village of Verzenay and its hillsides.
Verzenay Mill and the Way of St James
8.64 mi
+614 ft
-604 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Verzenay (Marne)
Between vineyards and woods, with well-maintained paths, wild tracks, stony paths and rutted tracks, you’ll get a good taste of the hiking trails in Champagne and will even follow a section of the Camino de Santiago for a few hundred metres.
On the Way of St James via the CBR cliff path
7.85 mi
+384 ft
-364 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Verzenay (Marne)
A short historical walk through the woods along the old CBR (Reims Suburban Railways) line and part of the Way of St James.
After a good warm-up, you’ll encounter the walk’s only challenging section, which will take you up to the Montagne de Reims plateau, where the rest of the walk is then an easy stroll.
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