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Lake Der-Chantecoq and the Crachefer Dam
6.78 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement (Marne)
A pleasant walk along the dykes of Lac du Der, starting from Sainte-Marie-du-Lac. Covering 48 km², it is one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. Spot the local wildlife (birds, swans in particular, and common cranes in season). The Crachefer Embankment (northern basin) offers superb panoramic views whilst you enjoy the breathtaking scenery over the water.
Lac des Leschéres and Belle Faysse Forest
4.79 mi
+82 ft
-85 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
Walk to Lac des Leschères, then through the Belle Faysse Forest. An easy route along a footpath that runs alongside the embankment, followed by a path through the forest. This walk is a shorter route between Lac des Leschères and the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Forest and is suitable for everyone.
Lac des Leschères and Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest
5.82 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
A pleasant walk around Lac des Leschères and through the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest. It is utterly peaceful, with birdsong or the rustling of leaves in the wind, depending on the season. Lac des Leschères, known locally as ‘Digue’, is a former 40-hectare reservoir that fed the canal linking Brousseval to Saint-Dizier. The route takes you through the forest and along paths that are sometimes not shown on maps:the Visorando app is recommended.
The forest of Bailly-aux-Forges
5.55 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bailly-aux-Forges (Haute-Marne)
This walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the forest, in a setting of natural beauty and tranquillity. The route runs entirely through woodland. A walk particularly recommended in summer during hot weather.
From the Étang de la Varnière to Les Vingt Journaux
4.76 mi
+85 ft
-92 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Montier-en-Der (Haute-Marne)
A walk through Montier-en-Der allowing you to discover the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, a listed historic monument, and further on the former national stud farm, currently being redeveloped. Finish with a visit to the town centre and its gardens, and the little river Voire.
The Chapel of the Poor in Bayard-sur-Marne, starting from Bienville
6.04 mi
+276 ft
-269 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Eurville-Bienville (Haute-Marne)
A walk to discover the Chapel of Our Lady of the Poor in Bayard-sur-Marne, built in 1954 by volunteers. Legend has it that a chapel had been built on the same site in the 17th century. A stone weighing 800 kg, which was discovered, serves as the altar in this chapel.
Le Cul du Cerf, starting from Orquevaux
5.40 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Orquevaux (Haute-Marne)
A route that takes you to the Cul du Cerf, a limestone cirque 200 metres wide and 65 metres high, at the bottom of which flows the underground spring known as La Manoise. A Natura 2000-listed site notable for its flora, where you can admire the spring gushing from the ground, protected by a metal grille. A fairly technical route with some difficulties due to the nature of the terrain.