Loop in the Corgebin National Forest

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Set off on a loop in the heart of the vast Corgebin State Forest, a stone's throw from Chaumont. Covering an area of 1,100 hectares, this forest became state property in 1789. Located in Haute-Marne, it is the closest state forest to the town of Chaumont, the department's prefecture. It is managed by the ONF (French National Forestry Office) for the sustainable production of quality wood, environmental protection and public access, while also allowing hunting in winter. It is very popular with the public, who come here to enjoy the peace and quiet and get in touch with nature on the outskirts of the town. It is a limestone plateau forest, consisting of beech-based deciduous stands. The landscapes are varied, ranging from coppice with standards to high forest. A nature trail starting at the Muguet visitor centre allows visitors to familiarise themselves with the main species present.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.15 km
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    Average duration: 1h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 17 m
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    Descent: - 17 m
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    Highest point: 361 m
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    Lowest point: 344 m
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Description of the walk

The start and finish are at the Aire du Muguet. There are tables near the playground. Car park nearby.

(S/E) Take the botanical trail that enters the forest heading north and continue for a little over 400 metres.

(1) Turn right, staying on the botanical trail.

(2) At the crossroads, take the path on the left and continue to another T-junction.

(3) Turn right onto Chemin du Vé and, at the corner of plot 62, turn right again.

(4) At the intersection, continue straight ahead for almost 1 km until you reach a turning area.

(5) Turn right at a 90° angle onto a forest path and you will come out onto Chemin du Vé.

(6) Turn left and return to Aire du Muguet (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 344 m - Muguet area
  2. 1 : km 0.43 - alt. 345 m - Crossroads, on the right
  3. 2 : km 0.68 - alt. 346 m - Crossroads, on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.16 - alt. 352 m - Chemin du Vé
  5. 4 : km 2.02 - alt. 350 m - Chemin du Vé
  6. 5 : km 2.89 - alt. 356 m - Turning area
  7. 6 : km 3.4 - alt. 354 m - Return to Chemin du Vé
  8. S/E : km 4.15 - alt. 344 m - Muguet area

Notes

Benches are available along the route, on the Chemin du Vé.

Worth a visit

The Fontaine Sainte-Libère, a miraculous spring: it was once a popular pilgrimage destination.
Its legend: around the year 360, near Grand, a young girl who refused to worship the false gods of the Romans and rejected Julian the Apostate was beheaded. She then carried her head to wash it at a fountain before falling asleep in the peace of the Lord. Then the earth shook and a spring gushed forth, in which, thereafter, the infirm would be healed.

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