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From Douzy (Camping du Lac) to Chassepierre
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14.70 mi
+958 ft
-551 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Douzy (Ardennes)
From Lac de Douzy, after passing through the Forges de Brévilly industrial site – which was very active in the 19th century – we reach the nearby Belgian border (10 km) via a small road that turns into a track suitable for vehicles. From there, simply follow numbers 30, then 11, then 13 on the cycle network’s ‘points-nœuds’ system to reach the village of Chassepierre and the campsite on the banks of the Semois. Halfway along the route, after Muno, a short walk takes you to a remarkable geological feature.
Walk through the Ennemane valley and on to the Meuse valley
19.65 mi
+636 ft
-646 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Remilly-Aillicourt (Ardennes)
This mountain bike route, which presents no technical difficulties, features two sections of greenway, traditional farm and forest tracks, and even a section of the Roman road that linked Reims to Trier.
From the heights of Sedan to the Chasseurs d’Afrique memorial in Floing
8.71 mi
+725 ft
-725 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
A lovely walk combining the idyllic charm of a pleasant country stroll with the educational aspect of a chapter in French history: the Battle of Sedan, which took place on1 September 1870 and led to the surrender of the French army the very next day and, consequently, the end of the Franco-Prussian War of 1870.
From the heights of Fond de Givonne to the Bois de la Garenne
3.71 mi
+358 ft
-364 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
A short walk amongst the market gardens of Fond de Givonne, ending with a stroll through part of the Bois de la Garenne.
The Douaire, Lazareth and Bouillonnais paths
11.27 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,250 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This route follows a variety of paths through a forest with a wide range of tree species. It is located almost entirely within the Sedan National Forest.
The Piot Cross at the start of the route from Wadelincourt
11.01 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wadelincourt (Ardennes)
A route with very few sections through woodland which, throughout the walk, offers hikers sweeping panoramic views over the Bar and Meuse valleys.
Sedan–Bouillon
12.42 mi
+1,401 ft
-1,227 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
From Sedan Castle, set off through the Val d’Olly to explore the Sedan State Forest and the Givonne Stream, following the route of the former Bouillonnais railway line. Once you’ve crossed the border, walk through the Bouillon Botanical Arboretum and finish at the Ramonette viewpoint overlooking Bouillon Castle.
Along the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis
7.58 mi
+676 ft
-650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This forest walk features numerous small paths, with two main landmarks: the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis.
31/7/22: the footbridge over the Givonne at (6) has been fully restored
Discovering the Sedan region
5.60 mi
+492 ft
-486 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
Set off to discover the historic sites that have shaped the Sedan region. Places steeped in history and emotion.
La Marfée
5.69 mi
+358 ft
-335 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Noyers-Pont-Maugis (Ardennes)
The Col de la Marfée, the village of Chaumont and its superb inscriptions on the pediments of the houses, panoramic views of Cheuveuges, the Meuse valley and Sedan: this is what awaits you on this walk, which takes you effortlessly through meadows, fields and forest.
La Truche and Lombut Castle
9.01 mi
+1,030 ft
-1,027 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mouzon (Ardennes)
A walk starting from Mouzon, offering lovely views of the Meuse and Chiers valleys and the neighbouring villages throughout the route.
Sedan, the lake and the canal
4.64 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
A walk around the lake in November, shrouded in mist, with a detour through the town centre and the renovated old quarters, then back along the canal, admiring the reflections of the bourgeois houses in its dark waters.
Circuit du Mortehan
18.93 mi
+1,969 ft
-1,962 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This forest route follows a variety of paths, including many sections of the Pays Sedanais mountain bike routes and various forest trails in Villers Cernay, Francheval and Pouru-aux-Bois.The elevation changes are not excessive and the numerous streams that line the route add a special charm to this route.
This is a difficult route requiring some portage.
In the Mortehan forest: the four streams, La Roche au Sel, the Gros Chêne
7.72 mi
+732 ft
-719 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Cernay (Ardennes)
22 October 2025: first part of the route revised due to the recent installation of a fence on a forest plot.
An exclusively forest route, sometimes wild, near Belgium. Especially in its first part, it takes in natural areas that are rarely visited. Modest streams have carved out a surprising landscape here. La Roche au Sel, Le Gros Chêne, and L'Étang la Motte are worth a quick look in the second part of the route.
From Les Glaynées to Woaygnie
4.79 mi
+371 ft
-374 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Illy (Ardennes)
A short, leisurely walk through woodland with varied terrain.
Along the streams of Olly
5.49 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Illy (Ardennes)
Amidst the greenery and the scents of the woodland, a short walk to the sound of babbling brooks that you cross by fording.
Following the water between the Givonne and the Hatrelle
5.81 mi
+597 ft
-577 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Illy (Ardennes)
This walk, mostly through state-owned forest, will take you close to or past the Givonne and two of its main tributaries: the Ruisseau des Dix Frères and the Ruisseau de la Hatrelle. In places, you will also walk along the old route of the Bouillonnais, a small train that linked Sedan and Bouillon.
The Ennemane Valley and the Margotte wind farm
4.44 mi
+413 ft
-404 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Raucourt-et-Flaba (Ardennes)
A short, easy route ideal for families. At the bottom of the valley, you’ll find a bit of local history and lovely views across the plateau.
The Margueritte Division March
6.18 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ardennes
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the sacrifice of the Chasseurs d’Afrique of the Margueritte Division earned the admiration of William I, who remarked, “Ah! What brave men.” Follow in their footsteps and discover the countryside and battlefields of the Sedan region.