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Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.
Route des Outines Lakes
Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.
The observatories of the Dervois bocage
A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.
Jagée loop via La Borde
A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.
Brienne Walk
In the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park, this is the route with the richest heritage, taking in the castle, the church and the market hall in Brienne-le-Château, and the Ecomuseum in Brienne-la-Vieille. Nature also has plenty of surprises in store, with a spectacular arboretum, an orchid lawn, the banks of the Aube and the castle’s forest path.
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.
Route de Napoléon
Crossing the Champagne plain, a former battlefield of Napoleon’s armies, this route follows an ancient Roman road, an old railway line, as well as the banks of the Aube and a path overlooking Lake Amance.
The Sheep Trail in Brienne-la-Vieille
On the banks of the Aube, the meadows of the Pelouse des Brebis are home to remarkable flora. The information boards along the interpretive trail provide details on the fauna, flora and uses of this preserved natural area, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
From the Étang de la Varnière to Les Vingt Journaux
A walk through Montier-en-Der allowing you to discover the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, a listed historic monument, and further on the former national stud farm, currently being redeveloped. Finish with a visit to the town centre and its gardens, and the little river Voire.
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 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.
Sainte-Marie-du-Lac circular route via the Moulin du Charme and Écollemont
Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment.
Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.
La Vigne aux Loups from Thilleux
A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.
Les Bois du Der via the Nemours Peninsula
Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula.
Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).
Circular route around Val d’Auzon
Winding its way through the open countryside of the chalky Champagne region, this route passes by the Croît viewpoint. Linking the three villages of the Val d’Auzon commune (Auzon-les-Marais, Villehardouin and Montandon) and that of Brantigny, it offers views of four churches, two wash houses, a castle and the pretty River Auzon.