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Bailly-le-Franc walks
The observatories of the Dervois bocage
Visorando Member
6.66 mi
+85 ft
-82 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Giffaumont-Champaubert (Marne)
A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.
Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
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.
Route des Outines Lakes
4.75 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Giffaumont-Champaubert (Marne)
Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.
Jagée loop via La Borde
6.22 mi
+151 ft
-138 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ceffonds (Haute-Marne)
A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.
From the port of Giffaumont to Étang la Dame and Étang Chevalier
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.
Circular route around the southern part of Lake Der, starting from Giffaumont
5.97 mi
+131 ft
-112 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Giffaumont-Champaubert (Marne)
Walk starting from Giffaumont harbour, then following the southern basin and its birds, returning via the village in bloom (in season) and the Grand Der sea wall. Yellow/black and yellow/blue signposting.
Tour of Lake Der via cycle paths and the forest
21.76 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière (Haute-Marne)
Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.
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.
Promenade en Forêt Domaniale du Der et à l'Étang le Jay
6.29 mi
+157 ft
-128 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Frampas (Haute-Marne)
Promenade champêtre dans la Forêt Domaniale du Der avec une partie en sous-bois, une partie autour d'un étang et une partie sur le GR®14B.
Sainte-Marie-du-Lac circular route via the Moulin du Charme and Écollemont
6.91 mi
+66 ft
-69 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement (Marne)
Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment.
Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.
Les Bois du Der via the Nemours Peninsula
7.01 mi
+79 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière (Haute-Marne)
Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula.
Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).
La Vigne aux Loups from Thilleux
6.44 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thilleux (Haute-Marne)
A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.
Brienne Walk
AONB
4.76 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brienne-le-Château (Aube)
In the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park, this is the route with the richest heritage, taking in the castle, the church and the market hall in Brienne-le-Château, and the Ecomuseum in Brienne-la-Vieille. Nature also has plenty of surprises in store, with a spectacular arboretum, an orchid lawn, the banks of the Aube and the castle’s forest path.
Route de Napoléon
8.82 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Brienne-la-Vieille (Aube)
Crossing the Champagne plain, a former battlefield of Napoleon’s armies, this route follows an ancient Roman road, an old railway line, as well as the banks of the Aube and a path overlooking Lake Amance.
The Sheep Trail in Brienne-la-Vieille
2.52 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Brienne-la-Vieille (Aube)
On the banks of the Aube, the meadows of the Pelouse des Brebis are home to remarkable flora. The information boards along the interpretive trail provide details on the fauna, flora and uses of this preserved natural area, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.