Circular route around the island of Montcy-Saint-Pierre

Tour of Montcy-Saint-Pierre Island, along the right bank of the Meuse and the Montcy Canal cutting across the meander. A very easy route combining town and countryside, suitable for all ages. Both seasoned athletes and walkers seeking a change of scenery will find something to suit them. Numerous spots for observing the wildlife inhabiting the Meuse and several viewpoints overlooking Charleville-Mézières and the surrounding area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.77 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 43 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 43 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 505 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 456 ft

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Description of the walk

Park at the Mont-Olympe plain car park.

(S/E) From the car park, cross Rue des Pâquis, go up the steps towards the clock, then take the staircase on the right leading to the Mont Olympe footbridge, connecting Montcy to Île du Vieux Moulin.

(1) Keep the footbridge on your right and continue along the Voie Verte, which runs alongside Rue des Pâquis, higher up. When you reach the bridge leading to Charleville-Mézières on the right, continue straight ahead and walk up Rue Robert Croispine to the pedestrian crossing.

(2) At the pedestrian crossing, cross the street and take the small flight of steps leading down to the right bank of the Meuse. Follow the path running alongside the Meuse, then veer left, following the Canal de l’Est which cuts across the bend encircling the Île de Montcy-Saint-Pierre. Continue in this direction until you reach the lock.

(3) At the lock, turn left to join the avenue leading to Montcy-Notre-Dame. Turn right, cross at the pedestrian crossing before the Pont des Deux Montcy, and take the Voie Verte which runs along the right bank of the Meuse.

Then simply follow the Voie Verte along the banks of the Meuse back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 463 ft - Mont Olympe Plain car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.06 - alt. 486 ft - Greenway - Mont Olympe (Charleville-Mézières)
  3. 2 : mi 0.37 - alt. 482 ft - Rue Robert Croispine, staircase
  4. 3 : mi 0.88 - alt. 472 ft - Lock, turn left – Meuse (river)
  5. S/E : mi 2.77 - alt. 463 ft - Mont Olympe Plain car park.

Worth a visit

Numerous viewpoints in Charleville-Mézières, Montcy-Saint-Pierre and Montcy-Notre-Dame.

The Rimbaud Museum in the Vieux Moulin, accessible via the footbridge at the starting point.

Chanzy High School from the bend where you briefly leave the Meuse to follow the canal that cuts across the meander you have just passed through.

The lock at the Pont des Deux Montcys.

The banks of the Meuse, its flora and fauna. Beaver Island, home to a wide variety of birds.

The membrane dam and the remains of the old one, known as the "needle dam".

The Waridon and the ruins of the Château des Fées (or “Château Défait”).

The Mont Olympe plain leisure park. Playground, basketball court, skate park, picnic area, etc.

The Bernard Albin Aquatic Centre, the marina and the rowing club.

Campsite before the finish line.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 21033838

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

That was a lovely little walk, part of it along the Meuse and finishing on the greenway

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AMT149
AMT149

Hello,
The path running alongside the Meuse between Rue Robert Coispine and the lock is often flooded in winter. In that case, take Rue Robert Coispine to the bridge between the two Montcys.

Another (longer) alternative: at the car park under the footbridge, opposite the large clock on Mont Olympe, cross the Meuse via the footbridge towards the Moulin (A. Rimbaud Museum), follow Quai Charcot to the left, go downhill and pass in front of the Péniche, continue along the banks of the Meuse under the bridge, then walk alongside the former Deville factory, which is currently being demolished. Cross the Meuse again via the railway bridge (behind the Chanzy secondary school), then turn left onto Rue des 2 Ponts. Finally, turn right onto Rue Chanzy to reach the lock.

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Magèle
Magèle

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and easy walk.

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AMT149
AMT149

Hello.

I’m delighted you enjoyed this route.

Enjoy your walks, whether on your own or with others.

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Erth
Erth

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route. You’re right in the heart of Charleville-Mézières, yet it feels like the countryside. I wasn’t expecting that
and was very pleasantly surprised. I’d happily recommend it. Great for families or on your own. Virtually no elevation gain.

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