Saint-Martin circuit in Charron (yellow markings)

This hike offers the chance to discover several wooden statues, magnificent views and various examples of local heritage. You will also pass through the village of Charron with its church and imposing war memorial.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 97 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 96 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 544 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 457 m

Description of the walk

Parking is available next to Charron Town Hall.

(S/E) With your back to the town hall, turn left to reach the statue of the Child with a Balloon.

(1) At the top of the hill, turn right onto the D988, then walk along the cemetery on the right-hand side of the street until you reach the statue of the Guardian of the Forest.

(2) Cross the main road carefully and take the path opposite. Continue straight on until you reach Bomelange: fountain on the left.

(3) At the intersection with the road, continue to the right, cross the hamlet and continue along the path on the left. Pass an apiary on the right, then a fountain on the left, to reach a road at the Mushroom statue.

(4) Turn right towards Le Chatelet and take the path on the right just before the fire hose to reach Pas de la Mule de Saint-Martin.

(5) Continue through the valley until you leave the forest.

(6) Continue along the path on the left, cross a stream and keep left until you reach the road and a statue.

(7) Turn right to reach the village of Charron and enjoy the small heritage sites and buildings of the commune. Return to the car park S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 509 m - Charron Town Hall
  2. 1 : km 0.09 - alt. 514 m - Statue of the child with a ball
  3. 2 : km 0.54 - alt. 525 m - Statue of the forest guardian
  4. 3 : km 1.43 - alt. 517 m - Bomelange
  5. 4 : km 2.22 - alt. 538 m - Statue of mushrooms
  6. 5 : km 3.14 - alt. 500 m - Pas de la Mule de St Martin
  7. 6 : km 3.67 - alt. 463 m - Exit the forest
  8. 7 : km 3.88 - alt. 483 m - Statue of the guardian of the forest
  9. S/E : km 4.14 - alt. 510 m - Charron Town Hall

Worth a visit

See Charron's heritage.

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