Montgon walks

A family-friendly mountain bike route, taking in roads, narrow tracks and the Vallée des Écluses. This circular route passes through Le Chesne and offers a view of the village of Montgon on the return leg.

The Vieil Étang de Bairon is a 105-hectare Natura 2000 site that is very popular with birds. This circular route is a shorter version of the Lake Trail, which is around 10 km long.

A lovely circular walk that will take you to Louvergny and the source of the Ruisseau du Bairon, which has given the site its name since the Middle Ages.

A family-friendly route with no elevation gain, between a leisure centre and a Natura 2000 classified biodiversity reserve. A classic that never gets old!

An easy walk along forest tracks and meadow paths. Discover the Éperon d’Omont.

As part of the art event "Ma dernière chemise" (My Last Shirt) created by Sam Peeters (a resident of Omont), you are invited to walk or cycle from the Omont wash house to the La Horgne wash house. The wash houses will host a temporary exhibition of works of art. These country lanes in the heart of the Crêtes Préardennaises will give you a beautiful glimpse of the region, its forests, its hedgerows and its villages. Please note: this online hike requires two vehicles if you do not want to walk back (18 km round trip).

The Noue trail is a family-friendly forest walk that charms visitors with its rolling landscapes and peaceful atmosphere. The route starts in the charming village of Toges, before heading into the woods and offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. It then leads to the hamlet of La Noue Adam, a timeless place where the calm and authenticity give the impression that time has stood still. An ideal walk to recharge your batteries and share a moment of discovery in all simplicity.

From a rare Baroque church in the countryside at Baâlons, to the timber-clad or slate-roofed houses of Chagny, via the ruins of Omont Castle and its sculpture gardens.

Starting from the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu, this family-friendly circular walk takes you along a pleasant forest path in the heart of the national forest. The route offers a peaceful immersion in a preserved natural environment and allows you to discover the monumental barn of La Corrérie and the Château de la Barbière, which bear witness to the site's rich heritage and history.

This circular route invites you to discover the surroundings of the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu along a pleasant forest path. Accessible to the whole family, the route winds its way through wooded areas and offers a peaceful immersion in a preserved natural environment. Throughout the hike, the rich heritage of the site is revealed, combining monastic history and remarkable landscapes.

The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu was built in a vast 24-hectare clearing in the middle of a huge 1,123-hectare forest, whose springs feed the numerous ponds. We invite you to explore this wooded, hilly region, as well as the park and the rear of the charterhouse.

A lovely walk along the water’s edge and through the fields.

Starting from Place Carnot, in the heart of Vouziers, the circular Boucle de la Chambre aux Loups invites you on a pleasant escape between town and country. Easy and accessible to the whole family, this hiking trail winds peacefully through the fields, offering beautiful open views and a breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from the houses. Ideal for an easy nature walk, this circular route combines simplicity, relaxation and the chance to discover the local heritage.

A discovery trail, ideal for families or heritage enthusiasts, which takes in the city’s must-see buildings and a few lesser-known gems.

Circular Loop 2 – In the footsteps of the Dukes of Joyeuse: Amidst unique natural landscapes, heritage and history, follow in the footsteps of the Dukes of Joyeuse through the remarkable scenery of the Aire Valley, linking ancient castles and abbeys that bear witness to a rich local feudal and aristocratic history. The GR® de Pays Argonne invites you on a nature getaway in the heart of an authentic region, amidst deep forests, hidden valleys and charming villages. Set off to discover an unspoilt Argonne, marked by history and the tranquillity of its landscapes. Complete Argonne Country GR® circular loop: 386 km across the Argonne massif.

Circular Loop 1 From Mont Dieu to Bairon: From Vouziers, immerse yourself in the tranquillity of the Croix-aux-Bois forest, pass through charming villages with their golden ochre stone houses, be inspired by the legacy of the Carthusian monks of Mont Dieu, and marvel at the valley of the locks and the River Aisne. The GR® de Pays Argonne invites you on a nature getaway in the heart of an authentic region, amidst deep forests, hidden valleys and villages full of character. Set off to discover an unspoilt Argonne, shaped by history and the tranquillity of its landscapes. GR® de Pays Argonne circular loop: 386 km across the Argonne massif.

This lovely walk through the Vouziers countryside offers a chance to get away from it all, starting from Vouziers, in a rural setting amongst fields, wooded areas and the tranquillity of the towpath along the canal.

An easy walk combining tarmac and gravel paths through meadows, woods and ponds.

The Sentier de la Linette is a pleasant walk suitable for the whole family, ideal for exploring the forest at a leisurely pace. Mostly shaded, it winds through the heart of the woods to the Étang de la Linette, a peaceful natural haven nestled in a preserved environment. All along the route, information boards invite young and old alike to learn more about the wildlife, flora and majestic trees that make up this beautiful forest. A fun and rejuvenating route, perfect for learning whilst you walk.

Forest route between Boult-aux-Bois and La Croix-aux-Bois.Set in a magnificent forest, this route largely follows the Sentier des Templiers (PR®14 of the Argonne Ardennaise Community of Communes). This trail is dotted with large, unusual sandstone blocks. These magnificent blocks mark the perimeter ditch that delimited the forest of the Commandery established in Boult-aux-Bois inthe 12th century.Along the way, you will pass the Fontaine aux Grès, the Blanche Borne, the Borne de Justice, the Gros Grès and the Malassises. All these places are evocative of Boux's past.

Traces of the Knights Templar dot this path, rich in geological mysteries and legends. Here, you can understand how these monk-knights shaped their surroundings and the forest. Follow the yellow footpath markings, No. 14.

Before reaching Stonne, with its highest point known as ‘le pain de sucre’, its panoramic views and its orientation table, you’ll walk through the shade of the forest. The short ‘mountainous’ section around the village can be avoided. The return route takes you across a plateau amidst meadows and fields. The village of Stonne was the scene of fierce fighting in May 1940 following the German army’s breakthrough at Sedan.

This walk is a journey back in time. Starting from areas of livestock farming and crop cultivation, you’ll come across monuments and information boards along the route that recount the resistance to the German invasion during the Battle of Stonne in May 1940. You’ll journey back to the 12th century with the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu, the forest and the estates that belonged to it, and finish the route on the Roman road that led from Reims to Trier.

Enjoy the Vendresse State Forest, remarkable for its many species and rows of Douglas fir trees. Take in the view of the vast Bar valley and the Ardennes canal before descending towards Omicourt. Climb back up to return to the Bar valley. Walk along the Rouge Cogneux and discover its resurgent springs. Return to the "Domaniale".

Between the Mazarin Forest and the Bar Valley, near the village of Saint-Aignan, discover one of the secrets of the Ardennes Canal, which, to avoid detours, passes under the mountain. A lovely little walk to enjoy with the family, making ‘woo-hoo’ sounds to create an echo in the river tunnel.

The Sentier de la Demoiselle is an invitation to escape for nature lovers and keen walkers. Mostly forested, it winds under the canopy of trees and offers a cool and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a change of scenery. Quite demanding in places, it rewards walkers with access to the Étang de la Demoiselle, a true haven of tranquillity nestled in the heart of the woods. An ideal route for combining effort, calm and immersion in nature. The GPX track is required.