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Two circular loops between Sacy and Courmas
Visorando Member
6.60 mi
+705 ft
-702 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Sacy (Marne)
A short hike, mainly through the forest. Pleasant in summer but best avoided in heavy rain due to muddy patches.
In some places, you leave the path entirely and it is essential to follow the trail.
A GPS or the Visorando app is recommended for following the route due to numerous new paths as well as paths leading nowhere.
Tour of the Chamery cirque and the Bois d’Écueil
6.36 mi
+371 ft
-348 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Chamery (Marne)
A series of successive steps – sometimes steep but short, separated by less steep sections – will take you to the summit plateau of this part of the Montagne de Reims. After crossing a mix of wide, stony paths and other wilder, sometimes damp sections, you’ll circle the Bois d’Écueil before reaching the paragliding area, then head back down to the starting village to complete your tour of the Chamery cirque.
In the Ardre valley, starting from Ville-Dommange.
13.20 mi
+968 ft
-984 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Ville-Dommange (Marne)
This is a lovely walk in a little-known area, the Ardre Valley. The walk takes you over hills and through valleys, across Champagne vineyards, fields and forests. It starts at the beautiful Saint-Lié Chapel in Ville-Dommange.
Panoramic views near Reims, in the forest and vineyards
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.19 mi
+272 ft
-266 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Ville-Dommange (Marne)
A loop through the vineyards and forest with beautiful views of Reims, the vineyards and villages.
(best enjoyed in dry weather - description updated on 13 July 2019)
The Path of the Planets in Les Mesneux
2.98 mi
+75 ft
-56 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Les Mesneux (Marne)
Available from Tuesday 24 June 2025.
Starting near the (future) new Mesneux school, discover the solar system and its planets - on a human scale - as you walk along the paths around the village, through fields and vineyards.
Car parks: see "Practical information" below.
From La Noëlle to Grosmont
2.20 mi
+75 ft
-79 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A short family walk to explore the Sermiers Forest.
Sermiers circular via Chamery
7.53 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A circular loop from Sermiers to Chamery through fields and back through vineyards.
Boucle de Jouy-les-Reims à Vrigny par Coulommes-la-Montagne
7.59 mi
+482 ft
-463 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Jouy-lès-Reims (Marne)
Sympathique randonnée à travers champs et vignes avec des vues panoramiques sur les environs.
Courtagnon Valley
5.42 mi
+571 ft
-581 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Courtagnon (Marne)
In the heart of the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park, come and discover this walk that takes you across both sides of the Courtagnon valley, a small village in Champagne situated at the end of a dead-end road. A touch of mid-mountain atmosphere.
The remarkable trees route starting from Rilly-la-Montagne.
14.38 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,076 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This is a long hike through woods and vineyards, accessible by train from the TER stations in Rilly-la-Montagne or Germaine. It is 23 km long, but can be shortened to 18 km by taking the train from Rilly-la-Montagne to Germaine.
Its main attractions are the route of remarkable trees and a beautiful view of Reims in good weather.
On the Way of St James between Rilly-la-Montagne and Aÿ-Champagne
10.33 mi
+712 ft
-988 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This hike will take you across the Montagne de Reims along beautiful paths with almost no tarmac. Much of it is marked by the Randonneurs & pèlerins 51 association. You will meet walkers from all over the world, especially Holland and Belgium.
The outward or return journey is by TER train between Aÿ station and Rilly-la-Montagne station, where you can park for free. It is accessible from Paris either by TER via Epernay or by TGV via Reims.
Through hills and vineyards in Rilly-la-Montagne
8.06 mi
+322 ft
-331 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
An easy walk through vineyards and fields.
Stele in the Bois de Courton from Nanteuil-la-Forêt
4.48 mi
+335 ft
-305 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Nanteuil-la-Forêt (Marne)
This short hike in the woods will be of interest to First World War enthusiasts as it passes by the memorial stone honouring the soldiers ofthe 35th Infantry Regiment who fell between 17 July and 3 August 1918 in the Bois de Courton.
Please respect the area, as the woods are probably private property. Avoid during hunting season.
Village, vineyards and forest of Rilly-la-Montagne
4.38 mi
+285 ft
-308 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
Everythird weekend in July, Les Secrets du Petit Bonhomme are given a new twist, allowing you to explore the village of Rilly-la-Montagne via the existingPR79 trail with a few variations. Interesting viewpoints, a link between the forest, the village and the vineyards, and features related to the village’s floral displays.
Route available all year round, except in the forest during the hunting season.
In the Germaine Forest
3.08 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A short walk through the woods of Germaine, suitable for the whole family. With a bit of luck, you might spot some deer.
Short brisk walk to Courtagnon
5.41 mi
+364 ft
-367 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a short circular loop in the woods, which can be done with the family or at a brisk pace.
A short, brisk walk towards Germaine
5.16 mi
+328 ft
-328 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This short walk of less than 10 km through the woods can be done at a brisk pace or as a family stroll. Avoid days when hunting is taking place; these are signposted at the start of the paths.
Saint-Imoges - Villers-Allerand and Sermiers via the GR®142
10.38 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a short 17 km hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. It crosses magnificent forests and vineyards with a beautiful view of the city of Reims.
Accessible by TER train from Germaine Station (point (2))
Saint-Imoges - Courtagnon - Chamery - Sermiers
9.96 mi
+876 ft
-876 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
A hike on paths that are accessible in all seasons. You will pass through magnificent forests and vineyards, with a beautiful view of Reims. Stone paths, small roads with no traffic and single-track trails. The route is easy, as it follows theGR® (GRP® de l'Ardre andGR®142) in their current version (not the one on the maps), and is well marked for over half of the way.
From the Cadran forest house to the Chêne des Trois Frères and Courtagnon
6.63 mi
+423 ft
-423 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a walk through the woods that can be done at a brisk pace or as a family stroll. Pass by the remarkable tree "Le Chêne des Trois Frères" and the pretty village of Courtagnon with its small vineyard.
Short, fast-paced walk.
6.45 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
Between Épernay and Reims, this is a ten-kilometre route accessible in all weathers. It can be done as a simple walk with children (possibly with an all-terrain pushchair) or as a brisk walk.
From Le Cadran to Pourcy via the remarkable trees trail
11.07 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sermiers (Marne)
This is a hike for lovers of beautiful trees. From the Maison Forestière du Cadran to Pourcy, you can admire several remarkable trees, whose history is recounted on information panels. You can visit the Maison du Parc and return via a quiet road through the pretty village of Courtagnon.
Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne
4.11 mi
+315 ft
-305 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Rilly-la-Montagne (Marne)
This lovely forest walk in Rilly-la-Montagne is ideal for families and nature lovers who want to stretch their legs on a simple and pleasant route. We did it with a baby in a baby carrier, so it was no problem (however, it is not suitable for pushchairs).
Gueux and Janvry circular loop
5.35 mi
+148 ft
-171 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Gueux (Marne)
A short walk on flat ground, particularly suitable during the hunting season as there are no woods to cross.
Three villages in the Champagne vineyards, starting from Gueux
6.97 mi
+407 ft
-390 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gueux (Marne)
Circular route through fields, vineyards and villages, combining various marked trails.
Passes by churches and offers views from high points.
Circular loop at Paradis in the Montagne de Reims
7.95 mi
+315 ft
-315 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cormoyeux (Marne)
With wide, well-graveled paths, forest glades, woods, fields, vineyards and a beautiful valley, this offers a varied and comprehensive selection for a lovely walk in the Montagne de Reims.
The 35th Infantry Regiment memorial and the Belval polisher
8.22 mi
+512 ft
-525 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cormoyeux (Marne)
This short hike takes you to see the Neolithic polisher at Belval and the memorial to the soldiers of the 35th Infantry Regiment who fell between 17 July and 3 August 1918 in the Bois de Courton.
It passes through many woods, vineyards and pastures. It has little elevation gain and presents no difficulties, except for muddy conditions in wet weather.
You will find it very peaceful. Avoid on hunting days.
Strolling through Reims of yesterday and today
5.18 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Reims (Marne)
The city of Reims occupies a special place in the history of France and Europe. This urban route combines Romanesque masterpieces such as the Basilica of Saint-Rémi and Gothic masterpieces such as Notre-Dame Cathedral, with the Art Deco architecture characteristic of the city's reconstruction after the First World War.
La Neuville-aux-Sheep Pastures - La Poterne - Belval-sous-Châtillon
6.97 mi
+459 ft
-492 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from La Neuville-aux-Larris (Marne)
A short hike through the woods (filled with lily of the valley in season) and the Champagne vineyards.
GPS essential
The Neuville Pond
4.31 mi
+49 ft
-52 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Imoges (Marne)
A short walk to discover a beautiful wild pond nestled in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
Reims through its streets, façades, sculptures and other curiosities
4.02 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Reims (Marne)
A easy route through Reims, to discover its streets with their magnificent façades, monuments and points of interest.
Étang de la Neuville via the ‘école buissonnière’ route
6.14 mi
+249 ft
-256 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Imoges (Marne)
After a long (but scenic) detour through the woods and along a wild path, you’ll come across a lovely pond right in the heart of the Montagne de Reims.
In the Hautvillers forest
2.65 mi
+102 ft
-95 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Hautvillers (Marne)
A family walk that will allow you to discover the beautiful Hautvillers forest while getting away from the busy paths.
From Champillon to Hautvillers and La Malmaison through woods and vineyards
8.41 mi
+676 ft
-689 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Champillon (Marne)
This hike through woods and vineyards can be started from Champillon or Hautvillers. It passes by the pretty Château de la Malmaison and offers magnificent views of the Marne Valley.
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