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Baye (Marne) walks
On the GRP® Thibaut de Champagne starting from Baye
Here’s a short walk that will allow you to see plenty of sights: the Castles of Baye and Congy, and the little menhir at Villevenard. The route partly follows the route of the old Reims Suburban Railway (CBR).
A very shaded route through magnificent woods. Best avoided in very wet weather.
The Abbaye du Reclus via Bannay and Belin
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.
Congy, Étoges, Toulon-la-Montagne via the GRP® Thibaut de Champagne
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.
Congy and the menhir at the Chénevry pond
Here’s a short walk through woods, vineyards and fields, taking you to the pretty village of Congy and its imposing menhir.
The Saint-Gond Marshes
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.
The Marais de Reuves Nature Reserve
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.
Route nature et patrimoine autour de Montmort-Lucy
A walk offering views of Montmort Castle and La Charmoye Castle, crossing small streams and discovering the flora and fauna of the ponds at the edge of the woods.
From Montmort-Lucy to Étoges via the old CBR and the GRP® trails
On the outward journey, this walk follows the route of the former CBR (Reims Suburban Railway) and, on the return journey, passes along theGRP® Thibauld de Champagne and theGRP® du Surmelin.
This walk can be done on foot or by bike. It features long straight stretches that may seem monotonous, but it has the advantage of linking Montmort, a small town steeped in history, to Etoges, with its castle, ten spring-fed fountains and vineyard.
The source of the Grand-Morin
This pleasant walk will allow you to discover the source of the Grand Morin.
Circular walk around the two villages of Vert and Toulon
This is a short, signposted walk that takes you through the two villages that make up Vert-Toulon: Toulon-la-Montagne and Vert-la-Gravelle. It is a route recommended by the Épernay Pays du Champagne Tourist Office.
The route is very varied: marshes, vineyards, fields and woods. It passes by the private Château de la Gravelle and oil wells.
There’s a lovely picnic area at the Toulon-la-Montagne viewpoint, from where you can see seven church spires.
The Red Cross circular loop
The Red Cross circular walk passes through the villages of Orbais-l’Abbaye and La-Ville-sous-Orbais. It follows part of the Surmelin GRP® trail. The walk starts on the squarein Orbais-l’Abbaye, near the church, close to the Surmelin Valley tourist sign.
Orbais l’Abbaye, Le Breuil and La Verdonnelle
This long day’s walk will take you through the Verdonnelle Valley, also known as the ‘Little Switzerland of the Condé-en-Brie region’.
You can visit the village of Baulne-en-Brie, its church and its war memorial.
The Bois des Moines circular path
The ‘Bois de Moines’ circular route is one of the eleven short routes in the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Le Breuil and La Ville-sous-Orbais. The route follows part of the Surmelin GRP®.
From Baulne-en-Brie to Mézy-Moulins
The right bank of the ‘Deux Rives en Omois’ forms the second part of the circular route, allowing you to explore the eight villages in the Aisne department within the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Baulne-en-Brie (Vallées en Champagne), Condé-en-Brie, Saint-Eugène, Crézancy and Mézy-Moulins.
The La Fontaine Noire route in Vallées-en-Champagne
The Fontaine Noire route passes through the villages of Le Breuil and Baulne-en-Brie. Along this route, you’ll walk through pleasant meadows whilst following the River Surmelin, and there’s a picnic table in the shade.
Brisk walk or short stroll from Mancy.
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.