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A balcony overlooking the Vesle
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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)
Hautvillers, Damery and Cumières through the vineyards and along the banks of the Marne
Visorando Member 
7.77 mi
+584 ft
-584 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Hautvillers (Marne)
This is a short hike through vineyards offering magnificent views of the Marne Valley. The return journey is along a pleasant path that runs alongside the river.
Les Faux de Verzy
Visorando Member 
6.75 mi
+246 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Verzy (Marne)
Located in the Verzy national forest, the Faux de Verzy are well worth a visit! The twisted beech trees and a hollow oak tree will capture your attention. During your hike, you will feel as if you have stepped into the Forest of Brocéliande.
Panoramic views near Reims, in the forest and vineyards
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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)
The Abbaye du Reclus via Bannay and Belin
Visorando Member 
6.36 mi
+482 ft
-482 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Talus-Saint-Prix (Marne)
This is a short hike with lots to discover: the Abbaye du Reclus, the Château de Belin and the Reclus dolmen. You will hike through woods and pastures where cows graze. There are no particular difficulties, but avoid this hike in wet weather.
Between vineyards and woods: panoramic views of Reims and the Vesle
Association / Club / Walk leader 
4.61 mi
+351 ft
-351 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Trigny (Marne)
Between vineyards and woods: you will walk around Trigny, a village in the "Petite Montagne de Reims".
This route also offers sweeping views of the Vesle valley. To the south, you can see Coulommes-la-Montagne. To the south-east: Reims and even Verzenay!
(description updated on 7 July 2019)
Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
Visorando Member 
7.55 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Giffaumont-Champaubert (Marne)
Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.
From the port of Giffaumont to Étang la Dame and Étang Chevalier
Visorando Member 
9.23 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Giffaumont-Champaubert (Marne)
From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.
In the forest between Mailly and Verzenay
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Heutrégiville and its mill
Visorando Member 
3.71 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Heutrégiville (Marne)
Short walk in the heart of Heutrégiville, the woods along the Suippe, the mill, and Vaudetré.
Sermiers circular via Chamery
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Route des Gouffres (Caves Route) in Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye
Visorando Member 
7.42 mi
+430 ft
-407 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye (Marne)
Well-marked hike mainly in the forest, passing near the developed chasms (wooden barriers).
Yellow, white and redPR® markings for theGR® 14 and 14B.
Hermonville circular
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.25 mi
+400 ft
-397 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hermonville (Marne)
A short stroll through fields, vineyards and forest.
Short walk to the cliffs of Cuis and Grauves
Visorando Member 
4.38 mi
+272 ft
-243 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Cuis (Marne)
This short walk will allow you to discover the beautiful cliffs of Cuis and Grauves.
Short tour of the Marne Valley starting from Hautvillers
Visorando Member 
12.49 mi
+1,122 ft
-1,152 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Hautvillers (Marne)
This is a lovely day hike starting from Hautvillers. It takes you through vineyards and woods on both sides of the Marne Valley, with splendid views. It's a great opportunity to discover this beautiful vineyard and visit a few wine cellars.
An easy walk to (re)discover the Faux de Verzy.
Visorando Member 
4.37 mi
+174 ft
-157 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Verzy (Marne)
This is an easy, semi-sporting hike (if you walk at a good pace on the first part) and a semi-cultural one, offering beautiful views of the Champagne plain and a natural curiosity of the region: trees that grow in a twisted manner, the Faux de Verzy.
Walk in Saint-Martin-d'Ablois
Visorando Member 
4.95 mi
+594 ft
-597 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-d'Ablois (Marne)
A peaceful stroll through fields, woods and vineyards around the charming village of Saint-Martin-d'Ablois.
This route follows part of the "Le sentier des murmures" pedestrian route in Saint-Martin-d'Ablois, created by the Association Nature et Patrimoine Ablutien (ANPA) and marked in yellow.
You can enter the Parc du Sourdon from the (6).
Through hills and vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.06 mi
+322 ft
-331 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
An easy walk through vineyards and fields.
The circular Mont Aigu from Avenay-Val-d'Or
Visorando Member 
6.75 mi
+525 ft
-509 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Avenay-Val-d'Or (Marne)
This three-hour walk will take you to Mont Aigu, where you will have a beautiful view of the plain.
In the Ardre valley, starting from Ville-Dommange.
Visorando Member 
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.
From Berru to Nogent: the woods of Berru
Visorando Member 
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
Association / Club / Walk leader 
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.
Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne
Visorando Member 
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).
Saint-Imoges - Villers-Allerand and Sermiers via the GR®142
Visorando Member 
10.38 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a short 17 km hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. It crosses magnificent forests and vineyards with a beautiful view of the city of Reims.
Accessible by TER train from Germaine Station (point (2))
Tour of the woods in the Epernay region
Visorando Member 
10.80 mi
+659 ft
-663 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Vauciennes (Marne)
This is a lovely, easy walk that takes you around the woods of Épernay, which are private and closed to walkers.This circuit passes through the Champagne vineyards and woods, offering magnificent views of the Marne and Cubry valleys.
Saint-Imoges - Courtagnon - Chamery - Sermiers
Visorando Member 
9.96 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. You will pass through magnificent forests and vineyards, with a beautiful view of Reims. Stone paths, small roads with no traffic and single-track trails. The route is easy, as it follows theGR® (GRP® de l'Ardre andGR®142) in their current version (not the one on the maps), and is well marked for over half of the way.
The Courville ponds
Association / Club / Walk leader 
3.51 mi
+262 ft
-262 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Courville (Marne)
Between land and water.
Nestled in a valley, the Courville ponds are a unique wetland area in the Tardenois natural region, which is dominated by woods, vineyards and large-scale farming.
Strolling through Reims of yesterday and today
Visorando Member 
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
Visorando Member 
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.
On the Roman Way and the Way of St James from Mutigny.
Visorando Member 
7.21 mi
+187 ft
-161 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Mutigny (Marne)
This is a short walk full of surprises: a pretty manor house in the woods, an ancient Roman road, and part of the Via Campaniensis, the Way of St James from Rocroi to Vézelay, where you often meet pilgrims.
From Moussy to Saint-Martin d'Ablois, Brugny Vaudancourt and Chavot
Visorando Member 
11.12 mi
+1,191 ft
-1,184 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Moussy (Marne)
This short hike through vineyards and woods takes us to the Cubry Valley and along the route of the old CBR (Reims Suburban Railway). It offers a glimpse of a little-known curiosity: the Pierre Saint-Mamert, where a hermit once lived. This stone is on private land where walking is tolerated provided that visitors respect the site.
Note: the spelling on the IGN map is incorrect; it is indeed the Pierre Saint-Mamert.
Circular Crugny to Saint-Gilles via Courville
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.51 mi
+171 ft
-187 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Crugny (Marne)
An easy walk, following part ofthe GR®142 trailand the former platform of the Reims Suburban Railway (CBR).
A circular starting from Avize.
Visorando Member 
6.31 mi
+646 ft
-643 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Avize (Marne)
Pleasant hike on the Champagne hillsides of Avize and Cramant Champagne de la Côte des Blancs - Magnificent view of the villages and vineyards. Pass through the forest in the Avize mountains. Walk around Saran Castle with a view of the park below.
The Saint-Gond Marshes
Visorando Member 
5.41 mi
+125 ft
-112 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Oyes (Marne)
This hike allows you to explore a natural environment that is generally difficult to access, thanks to a well-maintained path between wet meadows and some beautiful viewpoints. A "nature" hike where the former Abbey of Saint-Gond adds a touch of heritage.
From Champillon to Hautvillers and La Malmaison through woods and vineyards
Visorando Member 
8.41 mi
+676 ft
-689 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champillon (Marne)
This hike through woods and vineyards can be started from Champillon or Hautvillers. It passes by the pretty Château de la Malmaison and offers magnificent views of the Marne Valley.
The Marais de Reuves Nature Reserve
Visorando Member 
1.22 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Reuves (Marne)
A short walk in the heart of a protected natural area, discovering the wetlands. A preserved area, rich in biodiversity, to be explored in spring or summer.
La Neuville-aux-Sheep Pastures - La Poterne - Belval-sous-Châtillon
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.97 mi
+459 ft
-492 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Neuville-aux-Larris (Marne)
A short hike through the woods (filled with lily of the valley in season) and the Champagne vineyards.
GPS essential
Brisk walk or short stroll from Mancy.
Visorando Member 
5.18 mi
+627 ft
-620 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Mancy (Marne)
This short route will take you through the vineyards and woods of Mancy to Morangis via Moslins. It is suitable for brisk walking or a short family stroll.
There are some steep hills, however, so it is best avoided during heatwaves.
Avoid during hunting season.
Congy, Étoges, Toulon-la-Montagne via the GRP® Thibaut de Champagne
Visorando Member 
11.66 mi
+689 ft
-699 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Congy (Marne)
This is a route rich in discoveries: the castles of Congy and Étoges, the Champagne vineyards, and above all the magnificent menhir of the Étang de Chènevry. Vineyards, woods and crops with magnificent views of the nearby marshes of Saint Gond.
No technical difficulties except for a little mud in wet weather.
Short brisk walk to Courtagnon
Visorando Member 
5.41 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a short circular loop in the woods, which can be done with the family or at a brisk pace.
Sarcy circular route via Bligny and Poilly
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.50 mi
+663 ft
-640 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sarcy (Marne)
A stroll through the Champagne countryside to discover First World War cemeteries, old wash houses and churches.
Épernay - Mont Bernon - Château de Saran - Chouilly
Visorando Member 
9.52 mi
+696 ft
-722 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Épernay (Marne)
This is a lovely 15 km walk through vineyards and fields, offering beautiful views of the vineyards. Pass by the Château de Saran and the pretty Jardin Humide de Chouilly. Return to Épernay via the famous Avenue de Champagne.
The Neuville Pond
Visorando Member 
4.31 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Imoges (Marne)
A short walk to discover a beautiful wild pond nestled in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
Prouilly circular route via Montigny-sur-Vesle and Pévy
Visorando Member 
6.93 mi
+574 ft
-581 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Prouilly (Marne)
This circular route will take you from the Prouilly war memorial to the church in Montigny-sur-Vesle, then to the church in Pévy, through fields and vineyards with beautiful views of the hills.
Short, fast-paced walk.
Visorando Member 
6.45 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
Between Épernay and Reims, this is a ten-kilometre route accessible in all weathers. It can be done as a simple walk with children (possibly with an all-terrain pushchair) or as a brisk walk.
The 35th Infantry Regiment memorial and the Belval polisher
Visorando Member 
8.22 mi
+512 ft
-525 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cormoyeux (Marne)
This short hike takes you to see the Neolithic polisher at Belval and the memorial to the soldiers of the 35th Infantry Regiment who fell between 17 July and 3 August 1918 in the Bois de Courton.
It passes through many woods, vineyards and pastures. It has little elevation gain and presents no difficulties, except for muddy conditions in wet weather.
You will find it very peaceful. Avoid on hunting days.
La Ferme de la Grâce and Courbetaux
Visorando Member 
5.76 mi
+308 ft
-335 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Montmirail (Marne)
A short hike around the town of Montmirail. You will have the opportunity to discover the heritage of the surrounding area and the castle, which is an integral part of the town. This is a walk that can be enjoyed with the whole family.
Stele in the Bois de Courton from Nanteuil-la-Forêt
Visorando Member 
4.48 mi
+335 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nanteuil-la-Forêt (Marne)
This short hike in the woods will be of interest to First World War enthusiasts as it passes by the memorial stone honouring the soldiers ofthe 35th Infantry Regiment who fell between 17 July and 3 August 1918 in the Bois de Courton.
Please respect the area, as the woods are probably private property. Avoid during hunting season.
From the Cadran forest house to the Chêne des Trois Frères and Courtagnon
Visorando Member 
6.63 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a walk through the woods that can be done at a brisk pace or as a family stroll. Pass by the remarkable tree "Le Chêne des Trois Frères" and the pretty village of Courtagnon with its small vineyard.
More walks in Marne
Select an area below:
- Reims
- Reuil
- Reuves
- Rilly-la-Montagne
- Sacy
- Saint-Imoges
- Saint-Léonard (Marne)
- Saint-Martin-d'Ablois
- Sainte-Gemme (Marne)
- Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement
- Sarcy
- Sermiers
- Talus-Saint-Prix
- Trépail
- Trigny
- Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye
- Vauciennes
- Verzenay
- Verzy
- Ville-Dommange
- Ville-en-Selve
- Vitry-en-Perthois
- Vitry-le-François