From Trépail to Les Faux de Verzy via the CBR path and Mont Sinaï

This hike will allow you to discover the route of the CBR (Chemins de fer de la Banlieue de Reims) with beautiful views of the Champagne plain. You can discover Les Faux de Verzy without taking the overly crowded tourist route. Circular hike possible at the Observatoire du Sinaï with a spectacular view of the valley.

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n°1205424

Creation:
08 Jun 2018

Last update:
25 Apr 2024

Last review:
11 Aug 2025

Activity: Walking
Distance: 15.95 km
Average duration: 5h 10
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 218 m
Descent: - 211 m
Highest point: 286 m
Lowest point: 173 m

Country: France
District: Trépail (51380)
Start/End: N 49.110228° / E 4.180319°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2812E, 2813O
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Description of the walk

The route starts from the small car park behind the Trépail football pitch (Rue du Stade).

(S/E) Walk down Rue du Stade and, at the crossroads, turn left onto Rue du Calvaire. Walk past the cemetery.

(1) At the crossroads, go straight ahead through the vineyards (leaving the^GRP® Montagne de Reims).

(2) Continue straight ahead on the path that runs alongside the woods.

(3) At the crossroads in the woods, do not turn right or left, but continue straight ahead.

(4) When you reach Chemin du CBR, turn left. Continue straight ahead for about 2 km.

(5) At the^GRP® and^PR® junction, turn left towards Paramelle, a steeply climbing path.

(6) When you reach Route du Coutron, turn right and continue walking in the same direction until you reach Parking des Faux. Walk past the car park and continue to the road.

(7) Cross the road carefully and continue straight ahead. Follow the signs for Mont Sinaï.

(8) At the viewpoint, turn around.

(7) Turn right and follow the road for 50 metres.

(9) Before the car park entrance, turn right onto the path that runs behind the Saint-Basle forest house.

(10) Take the path on the left at the fork and join a carriage road.

(11) Turn left. Cross the road carefully. Walk across the Parking des Pins car park in the same direction and take the path that leads to Les Faux.

(12) When you reach a small forest road, turn right and walk 500 metres.

(13) Take the path on the right that passes near the Fau de Saint-Basle and the Chêne Fau (remarkable trees).

(14) Once on the Route Forestière des Pins, turn left. Follow this forest road to the junction with the Route Forestière du Grippet (278m) and turn opposite. After the crossroads, ignore the grassy path that branches off to the right (^PR®), but take the next one on the right. Join the^PR® and turn left. Continue along this forest road which crosses the Forêt Royale.

(15) At the crossroads, turn left and follow the PR^®. You will cross an area that can be very wet in winter.

(16) At the crossroads by the calvary (high up, not very visible), turn right onto the path that descends towards Trépail. Continue in the same direction until you reach the vineyards, then continue straight ahead. You will arrive at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 204 m - Trépail football pitch (car park)
1 : km 0.4 - alt. 189 m - Opposite, in the vineyards
2 : km 0.88 - alt. 210 m - Edge of the woods
3 : km 1.22 - alt. 221 m - Crossroads in the woods, opposite
4 : km 1.86 - alt. 191 m - Turn left at the > - Chemins de fer de la Banlieue de Reims
5 : km 4.31 - alt. 191 m - GRP°°®°° and PR°°®°° crossroads
6 : km 4.7 - alt. 236 m - On the right, Route du Coutron
7 : km 6.83 - alt. 276 m - Crossing the road
8 : km 7.35 - alt. 264 m - Observatoire du Sinaï
9 : km 7.94 - alt. 279 m - To the right behind the forest house
10 : km 8.36 - alt. 285 m - Turn left at the fork
11 : km 9.06 - alt. 279 m - Turn left at the right angle
12 : km 10.08 - alt. 285 m - Turn right onto the small forest road.
13 : km 10.42 - alt. 286 m - Turn right onto the PR
14 : km 11.06 - alt. 278 m - Turn left onto the Route Forestière des Pins
15 : km 14.66 - alt. 271 m - Turn left onto the PR
16 : km 15.29 - alt. 256 m - Turn right at the Calvary
S/E : km 15.95 - alt. 203 m - Trépail football pitch (car park)

Notes

There is no water on the route except at the Trépail cemetery.

Several picnic areas at Les Faux de Verzy (Mont Sinaï, Parking des Faux, Parking des Pins)

In case of rain, the route between points (15) and (16) will be muddy. The rest is accessible in all seasons.

This route can also be started from one of the car parks at Les Faux de Verzy.

Avoid hunting days, which can be checked here: https://dateschasse.parc-montagnedereims...

Worth a visit

Champagne producers in Trépail.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5

Route interest
4.5 / 5

User 26178014

11 Aug 2025 at 11:46 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike with a trail that is easily accessible in summer. The car park was occupied by two motorhomes, so it wasn't very convenient to park there. As a result, I parked on the edge of the stadium.

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miguel. teresz @gmail. com

04 Sep 2023 at 13:02 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice hike, but one small downside: too many long straights on forest roads in the second half, which makes it monotonous.

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Pascal Denis 51

26 May 2023 at 09:08 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike with a route that allows you to discover the Faux de Verzy at your own pace. For botany enthusiasts, in addition to the exceptional features of the Faux, I saw a cephalanthera (orchid) in the first wood after Trepail... and lily of the valley still in bloom.

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Cricri et didith

18 Jul 2022 at 09:05 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Signage along the route is not always visible, so you sometimes find yourself hesitating! A pleasant, relatively easy route completed yesterday in beautiful sunshine.

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Ghis51

24 Feb 2020 at 11:15 3600

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice, but it gets muddy, especially at the end...

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virgule

05 Dec 2019 at 09:23 3600

Hike done yesterday, under bright sunshine. To avoid the slush, it's best to do the route in reverse, while the ground is still frozen. The section between 15 and 16 is wet, summer and winter alike.

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virgule

13 May 2019 at 08:48 7200

I went back to the area yesterday. It's true, you can't see Reims, but there are beautiful views from Chamery, Sermiers, Rilly and Chigny.
I have amended my description.

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virgule

22 Apr 2019 at 19:23 7200

Thank you for this kind review.

The beautiful view is actually from Mount Sinai. If Reims is not visible, I will correct it.

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-Namaste-

22 Apr 2019 at 18:08 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Thank you for this beautiful hike, done under beautiful sunshine, with many very pleasant and peaceful stretches through the forest! I would definitely recommend it!