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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.
From Korea to the Blaise to Doulevant-le-Château
4.06 mi
+194 ft
-197 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Doulevant-le-Château (Haute-Marne)
A lovely little walk through the woods, following the River Blaise and the old railway line linking Saint-Dizier to Doulevant-le-Château.
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.
The Petit Serin from Villiers-aux-Chênes
5.80 mi
+197 ft
-190 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Doulevant-le-Château (Haute-Marne)
Walk through the Champagne plains, accessible during the hunting season.
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 Val la Pie loop in Daillancourt
5.41 mi
+413 ft
-417 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Daillancourt (Haute-Marne)
Starting from Daillancourt, a small, typical village built of the region’s white stone, this is a pleasant little walk that follows the local paths, including a short stretch through the communal forest. Towards the end of the walk, you’ll catch a glimpse of the villages further up the Blaise valley.
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.
Around the River Blaise between Blaise, Daillancourt and Guindrecourt
6.52 mi
+512 ft
-512 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Colombey-les-Deux-Églises (Haute-Marne)
A walk around the Blaise river allows you to explore three villages in this valley.
Lac des Leschères in Wassy
3.97 mi
+180 ft
-190 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
A picturesque walk around the Leschères Reservoir; well-maintained and signposted, this short walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There are several picnic tables and a small open-air café available for your use.
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.
Lac des Leschéres and Belle Faysse Forest
4.79 mi
+82 ft
-85 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
Walk to Lac des Leschères, then through the Belle Faysse Forest. An easy route along a footpath that runs alongside the embankment, followed by a path through the forest. This walk is a shorter route between Lac des Leschères and the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Forest and is suitable for everyone.
La Wasseyenne
5.46 mi
+125 ft
-125 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Wassy (Haute-Marne)
A short walk taking you to Lac des Leschères, then along the banks of the Blaise, ending in the heart of Wassy. It’s a route that’s at once idyllic, touristy and historic. You’ll pass by the old foundries of Montreuil-sur-Blaise.
Vignory Castle
6.59 mi
+735 ft
-709 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vignory (Haute-Marne)
A walk that allows you to explore Vignory, one of the “small towns of character”, with its Romanesque church and the remains of its feudal castle, as well as the forests and woods surrounding the village.
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.
Circular route from Champ de la Forêt to La Motte
3.90 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Voillecomte (Haute-Marne)
This walk takes you through the forest and countryside, amongst meadows and along the old railway line.
The Bois de Rougemont in Curel
6.75 mi
+873 ft
-863 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Curel (Haute-Marne) (Haute-Marne)
A lovely walk in the hills above Curel. The paths, tracks and trails are magnificent, offering beautiful views over the Marne valley.
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).
La Genièvre and Le Tremblot from Chevillon
5.22 mi
+561 ft
-551 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chevillon (Haute-Marne)
A short walk along the Ruisseau de Chevillon, a small Category1 stream for anglers, then through the forest on the slopes of Chevillon. Easy to follow, it becomes a bit of a physical challenge when you leave the valley and start the climb. Some lovely views lie ahead.
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.