Loop from Fismes to Saint-Gilles

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This loop runs through the Ardre valley, with the first part through woodland and the second part along field paths. The first part from Fismes to Saint-Gilles follows the old Reims Suburban Railway (CBR) line, which served many towns. The second part runs along the ridge of the road from Fismes to Fère-en-Tardenois, where, when conditions allow, many paragliders take flight.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.18 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 151 ft
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    Descent: - 157 ft
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    Highest point: 312 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 207 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Fismes (51170)
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    Start/End: N 49.307148° / E 3.679773°
  • Accessible from the train station Gare de Fismes.
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2712O
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Description of the walk

The starting point is in front of Fismes Town Hall. There are numerous parking spaces nearby, on Place de la Résistance or Place du Monument aux Morts.

(S/E) Take Rue René Letilly (D386) towards Epernay. Go straight across one crossroads and continue to the next.

(1) Turn right onto Chemin du CBR, then follow the GR®142 signs, marked in red and white. Join the road (D29).

(2) Turn right onto this road towards the village of Saint-Gilles.

(3) Turn right onto Grande Ruelle, be careful as this is a steep section (you can avoid this section by continuing along the road and taking the next alley on the right). At the top of this alley, follow Rue Cendras to the right.

(4) Keep right at the Y-junction and head towards Chezelles, crossing over the Ardre river.

(5) After the Chezelles community centre, turn right towards Fismes, following Rue Joseph Misiak.

(6) At the end of this street, turn left onto Rue des Chailleaux, towards the hospital, then right 100 metres further on, onto Rue Colbert Martin, and you will soon reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 253 ft - Fismes Town Hall
  2. 1 : mi 0.22 - alt. 249 ft - Rue Létilly - CBR junction
  3. 2 : mi 1.86 - alt. 226 ft - Intersection with the road
  4. 3 : mi 2.05 - alt. 256 ft - Grande Ruelle intersection
  5. 4 : mi 2.25 - alt. 272 ft - Intersection
  6. 5 : mi 3.54 - alt. 210 ft - Chezelles Hall - Ardre (rivière)
  7. 6 : mi 4.03 - alt. 253 ft - Intersection of Rue Misiak and Rue des Chailleaux
  8. S/E : mi 4.18 - alt. 253 ft - Fismes Town Hall

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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