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Charmes-la-Grande walks
In the footsteps of Philippe Lebon, starting from Charmes-la-Grande
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5.75 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Charmes-la-Grande (Haute-Marne)
This walk leads to Brachay, the birthplace of Philippe Lebon (1767), inventor of lighting gas produced by distilling wood. A bust in his honour stands in front of the town hall, and two houses that once belonged to him can also be seen.
Historic Blaiseron circular loop
9.83 mi
+597 ft
-594 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Flammerécourt (Haute-Marne)
A walk through a hilly, partly shaded area, passing through historic sites and ending, for the final two kilometres, by following the banks of the Blaiseron (a tributary of the Blaise). The three villages you pass through are steeped in history, and for a while you follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc.
Doulevant-le-Château circular loop
7.19 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Doulevant-le-Château (Haute-Marne)
A walk steeped in history, as we pass through Doulevant-le-Château, where Napoleon stayed on two occasions. We also pass through Villiers-aux-Chênes, home to an ancient Merovingian cemetery, and finally through Dommartin-le-Saint-Père, where you can visit the Foundry Museum.
Morancourt via Les Convers from Mathons
6.87 mi
+315 ft
-318 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Mathons (Haute-Marne)
From Mathons to Morancourt via the Bois des Convers and back via Haut de la Maize, making for a lovely, undulating walk through plains and woodland teeming with roe deer. You can’t complete the entire walk without spotting several.
Bois-dit Sartille between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud
6.14 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Courcelles-sur-Blaise (Haute-Marne)
A walk in the forest between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud. In spring, you can pick lovely bunches of lily of the valley here. In summer, when you’re looking for a bit of cool shade, this route is ideal as it runs entirely through the forest.
La Croix Jeanson between Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and Baudrecourt
5.71 mi
+361 ft
-374 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Dommartin-le-Saint-Père (Haute-Marne)
Explore the plateau between Baudrecourt and Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and its many wind turbines, passing through Baudrecourt. Enjoy the pretty old stone houses, now renovated. You can also see a watercress bed in the Blaiseron riverbed.
Between the Forest and the Chênoi
3.84 mi
+154 ft
-164 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ville-en-Blaisois (Haute-Marne)
A short walk around Doulevant-le-Petit, through the forest. A very pleasant, easy stroll under the canopy. If you keep quiet, you may have the pleasure of spotting some of the many roe deer in the area.
Route de Saint-Antoine à Rouécourt
9.45 mi
+965 ft
-945 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rouécourt (Haute-Marne)
A route exploring the Haut-Marne countryside (route no. 51, marked in yellow and green).
The forest of Bailly-aux-Forges
5.55 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bailly-aux-Forges (Haute-Marne)
This walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the forest, in a setting of natural beauty and tranquillity. The route runs entirely through woodland. A walk particularly recommended in summer during hot weather.
The Bois des Ermites
5.90 mi
+184 ft
-210 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Bailly-aux-Forges (Haute-Marne)
A short, bucolic walk in the forest between Bailly-aux-Forges and Laneuville-à-Rémy. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer. In winter, the southern part can be a little damp.
Lac des Leschères and Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest
5.82 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
A pleasant walk around Lac des Leschères and through the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest. It is utterly peaceful, with birdsong or the rustling of leaves in the wind, depending on the season. Lac des Leschères, known locally as ‘Digue’, is a former 40-hectare reservoir that fed the canal linking Brousseval to Saint-Dizier. The route takes you through the forest and along paths that are sometimes not shown on maps:the Visorando app is recommended.
Le Sarronvau
7.89 mi
+617 ft
-643 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rizaucourt-Buchey (Haute-Marne)
A lovely, varied walk through vineyards, forests, plains, valleys and plateaus, from Buchey to Buchey via Harricourt and Biernes. There are some steep climbs that lead to beautiful viewpoints.
Curel via Haut de Fosse from Chevillon
7.74 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Chevillon (Haute-Marne)
A beautiful summer walk along the canal, then discover the pretty village of Curel and climb through the forest to reach Chevillon. Beautiful views of the Marne Valley and the Châtonrupt Viaduct (in good weather).
Le Haut de Crémont from Chevillon
5.76 mi
+272 ft
-302 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Chevillon (Haute-Marne)
A very pretty walk through the forest and then along the canal, with a slightly steep climb at the beginning but which quickly becomes easier with the descent towards Sommeville. Picturesque spot: the passage under the railway line, then over the river on a metal footbridge.