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The Meuse ridges at Monthermé
From the river port, climb the Ardennes ridges overlooking Monthermé and Bogny-sur-Meuse. Pass by the viewpoints of La Roche à Sept Heures, La Roche Bayard, Les Quatre Frères Aymon and La Roche aux Sept Villages.
_++_Warning_++_: Very important
in case of rain or frost, the passage between points (7) and (8) may be difficult for novices
Follow the alternative route signposted from the station at point (7) to reach the Quatre Fils Aymon.
A balcony overlooking the Vesle
A varied route, mapped out by the Marne Tourist Board, takes you through a forest, sand pits, vineyards, fields and two villages. From a balcony offering views of the Vesle valley, you will pass the forts of Saint-Thierry and Chenay. These were built after the 1870 war to protect Reims.
(avoid on hunting days or after heavy rain, as there may be large puddles - description updated on 14 July 2019)
Hautvillers, Damery and Cumières through the vineyards and along the banks of the Marne
This is a short hike through vineyards offering magnificent views of the Marne Valley. The return journey is along a pleasant path that runs alongside the river.
La Roche à Sept Heures in Monthermé
A lovely walk for the whole family. Numerous viewpoints over the Meuse and a wide variety of landscapes.Early spring is the perfect time to enjoy a clearer view of the Monthermé loop. We were inspired by the guidebook "Les Ardennes à pieds" for this hike.
Les Faux de Verzy
Located in the Verzy national forest, the Faux de Verzy are well worth a visit! The twisted beech trees and a hollow oak tree will capture your attention. During your hike, you will feel as if you have stepped into the Forest of Brocéliande.
Panoramic views near Reims, in the forest and vineyards
A loop through the vineyards and forest with beautiful views of Reims, the vineyards and villages.
(best enjoyed in dry weather - description updated on 13 July 2019)
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.
On either side of the Ruisseau de l'Ours
Forest hike starting from Linchamps in the Hautes Rivières commune. A mountainous start, a passage through La Neuville aux Haies, a forest path overlooking the Ravin de l'Ours, a steep descent to find... the bear, and a peaceful finish.
See alternative route suggested in Things to do nearby
Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.
Between vineyards and woods: panoramic views of Reims and the Vesle
Between vineyards and woods: you will walk around Trigny, a village in the "Petite Montagne de Reims".
This route also offers sweeping views of the Vesle valley. To the south, you can see Coulommes-la-Montagne. To the south-east: Reims and even Verzenay!
(description updated on 7 July 2019)
From the port of Giffaumont to Étang la Dame and Étang Chevalier
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.
Vineyards, fields and woods, ridges and valleys of Montgueux and Macey
Hike from the heights of Montgueux on the ridges overlooking Mesnil Vallon, crossing Macey and its national forest, then returning along the vineyards overlooking La Grange au Rez with a bird's eye view of Troyes.
Mont-Dieu
The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu was built in a vast 24-hectare clearing in the middle of a huge 1,123-hectare forest, whose springs feed the numerous ponds. We invite you to explore this wooded, hilly region, as well as the park and the rear of the charterhouse.
In the forest between Mailly and Verzenay
This hike begins in the Champagne hills and gradually descends into the heart of the Montagne de Reims forest via some very pleasant trails. The end of the route descends from the forest plateau to finish on the old CBR (Chemin de la Banlieue Rémoise) with a lovely view of the village of Verzenay and its hillsides.
Heutrégiville and its mill
Short walk in the heart of Heutrégiville, the woods along the Suippe, the mill, and Vaudetré.
Sermiers circular via Chamery
A circular loop from Sermiers to Chamery through fields and back through vineyards.
From Les Hauts du Terne to Les Hauts Buttés
This hike will take you in the footsteps of the Cerceaux quarry workers and the inhabitants of the "Hauts" who once lived off livestock farming, crop cultivation and forestry. You can stroll along these varied paths, perhaps once trodden by pilgrims from Saint-Antoine des Hauts Buttés. On the way back, you will enjoy an easy descent along the Pilette stream.
Hermonville circular
A short stroll through fields, vineyards and forest.
Route des Gouffres (Caves Route) in Trois-Fontaines-l'Abbaye
Well-marked hike mainly in the forest, passing near the developed chasms (wooden barriers).
Yellow, white and redPR® markings for theGR® 14 and 14B.
Short walk to the cliffs of Cuis and Grauves
This short walk will allow you to discover the beautiful cliffs of Cuis and Grauves.
La Roche à Sept Heures
With a fairly challenging first section through the forest and a more leisurely second section along the Meuse and Semoy rivers, this route has two main destinations:
- the Roc la Tour site, a vast quartzite massif,
- and La Roche à Sept Heures, located at the top of rocky spurs overlooking the Meuse.
The viewpoint at this site offers a very picturesque panorama of the meander, considered to be the most spectacular in France, on the convex side of which Monthermé was built.
Short tour of the Marne Valley starting from Hautvillers
This is a lovely day hike starting from Hautvillers. It takes you through vineyards and woods on both sides of the Marne Valley, with splendid views. It's a great opportunity to discover this beautiful vineyard and visit a few wine cellars.
Avaux Asfeld
Discover the Canal des Ardennes, then the village of Asfeld with:
- its 17th-century Baroque church (unique in Europe and still open)
- its Grand-Cour square
- its renovated wash house.
Return via the old railway line, passing through the village of
Vieux Les Asfeld (old station and wash house).
A very easy route that can be enjoyed all year round.
Tour of Lake Amance
Alternating between the stone embankment, white paths bordering the countryside and forest trails, this route goes all the way around Lake Amance, revealing its sometimes hidden treasures.
Around the Hautes Rivières and Nohan sur Semoy
This route, located at the beginning of the French Semoy Valley, will give you access to four viewpoints that will allow you to discover Les Hautes Rivières, Nohan and the Crête du Château de Linchamp from different angles. It will give you the opportunity to admire a landscape shaped by the river and its tributaries.
Col du Loup and Bois des Hazelles
Hike with no significant elevation gain, suitable for inexperienced walkers. Route mainly on forest trails. Beautiful views of the Semoy and the entrance to Hautes Rivières, at the Robertsart site, at the paragliding launch site.
Moderator's note : it seems that private property shortly afterwards (12) makes it necessary to return via the D13, see reviews.
Tour of Lake Der via cycle paths and the forest
Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.
Tour of Lake Vingeanne
Discover the wild flora and fauna in the heart of the Pays des 4 Lacs.
Haybes circular
A hike in the woods on the heights of Haybes and Fumay.
Circular of Sept-Saulx to Courmelois
A beautiful circular offering ancient and more recent evidence linked to these places.
Walk in Saint-Martin-d'Ablois
A peaceful stroll through fields, woods and vineyards around the charming village of Saint-Martin-d'Ablois.
This route follows part of the "Le sentier des murmures" pedestrian route in Saint-Martin-d'Ablois, created by the Association Nature et Patrimoine Ablutien (ANPA) and marked in yellow.
You can enter the Parc du Sourdon from the (6).
Through hills and vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne
An easy walk through vineyards and fields.
The circular Mont Aigu from Avenay-Val-d'Or
This three-hour walk will take you to Mont Aigu, where you will have a beautiful view of the plain.
Montaigu via Les Grandes Vallées
From the heights of Laines-aux-Bois, descend to the plain, visit the Fontaine site, the remains of the Gallo-Roman oppidum and the traces of the castle at the Montaigu nature site, then return via the Sentier des Moutons trail, ending with a walk through the charming hamlet of Les Grandes Vallées.
This route avoids the steepest paths.
Bridges and footbridges around the Dames de Meuse
Majestic view of the Meuse valley from the Dames de Meuse viewpoint, after passing through a wild boar park and crossing Laifour and Anchamps.
Grand Orient route starting from the Maison du Parc
This easy, mainly forest-based route takes you through the century-old trees of the Grand Orient Forest, crossing forest streams, with just a short detour to the village of La Loge-aux-Chèvres.
In the Ardre valley, starting from Ville-Dommange.
This is a lovely walk in a little-known area, the Ardre Valley. The walk takes you over hills and through valleys, across Champagne vineyards, fields and forests. It starts at the beautiful Saint-Lié Chapel in Ville-Dommange.
Short circular in the Semoy valley
Set in lush green surroundings, this is an easy little route, ideal for getting back into exercise after a period of inactivity.
An easy walk to (re)discover the Faux de Verzy.
This is an easy, semi-sporting hike (if you walk at a good pace on the first part) and a semi-cultural one, offering beautiful views of the Champagne plain and a natural curiosity of the region: trees that grow in a twisted manner, the Faux de Verzy.
From Berru to Nogent: the woods of Berru
A short circular loop in the Berru woods, suitable for families, which takes you through the village, the sandpit and the heights of Nogent-l'Abbesse.
Neufmanil - Gespunsart along the Goutelle
A route through the woods that alternates between flat terrain at the start, rough terrain on the way back and balcony passages following the undulations and curves of the terrain, with occasional views of the valley through the trees.
Route des Granges auboises
Between lake and forest, countryside and orchards, this route includes the Sentier du Lapin Blanc (White Rabbit Trail). Revealing a preserved village and its barns, crossing a wood, open countryside and green meadows, running along the beach and the dyke, this route sums up all the attractions of the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park.
Boucle de Jouy-les-Reims à Vrigny par Coulommes-la-Montagne
Sympathique randonnée à travers champs et vignes avec des vues panoramiques sur les environs.
In the Bois de la Havetière
Short hike in the forest near Charleville.
Forest, streams and ponds around Signy-le-Petit
In this corner of Thiérache, the forest, ponds and waterways have been the driving force behind various economic activities throughout the ages. Livestock farming also plays an important role in this region of scattered settlements and hedgerows.
This hike can be shortened by almost half. See Practical Information
21/08/2024: Hike modified.
Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne
This lovely forest walk in Rilly-la-Montagne is ideal for families and nature lovers who want to stretch their legs on a simple and pleasant route. We did it with a baby in a baby carrier, so it was no problem (however, it is not suitable for pushchairs).
Saint-Imoges - Villers-Allerand and Sermiers via the GR®142
This is a short 17 km hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. It crosses magnificent forests and vineyards with a beautiful view of the city of Reims.
Accessible by TER train from Germaine Station (point (2))
Tour of the woods in the Epernay region
This is a lovely, easy walk that takes you around the woods of Épernay, which are private and closed to walkers.This circuit passes through the Champagne vineyards and woods, offering magnificent views of the Marne and Cubry valleys.
The Courville ponds
Between land and water.
Nestled in a valley, the Courville ponds are a unique wetland area in the Tardenois natural region, which is dominated by woods, vineyards and large-scale farming.
The Big Oak from Thilay
A short, mainly woodland route around Thilay and Naux. You will discover the old Moulin de la Gire mill, the former hamlet of Narbruay, and the Maison du Père Labranche. This walk also includes two viewpoints over Nohan, on the ridge of the Château de Linchamps.