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Église Saint-Nicolas (Penchard) walks
The battlefields of the Ourcq
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17.41 km
+112 m
-112 m
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chambry (Seine-et-Marne) (Seine-et-Marne)
This route takes in places of remembrance that were the scene of fierce fighting during the Battle of Ourcq from 5 to 10 September 1914, at the start of the Battle of the Marne. The hike is mostly on cultivated plains, with a few sections in woodland.
Paths of remembrance from the Great War
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271.32 km
+2,843 m
-2,837 m
27 days
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
This list includes several hikes that pay tribute to soldiers of all nationalities who fought in the First World War. More than a century later, certain remnants still bear witness to the appalling conditions in which they lived. In the list, these hikes are classified according to the front line, from north to south and then from west to east.
Walks near Église Saint-Nicolas (Penchard)
From Meaux to Lizy-sur-Ourcq between ponds, rivers and the canal
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25.06 km
+21 m
-20 m
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Meaux (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station, marked by water and dotted with numerous bridges! After a stroll around the Grande Île in the heart of Meaux, the path between the ponds of the Parc Naturel du Pâtis is enchanting. The route then alternates between long stretches along the Canal de l'Ourcq and passages through the undergrowth, along the banks of the Marne or the Ourcq river.
From Meaux to Trilport via the Dhuys Aqueduct
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15.81 km
+148 m
-136 m
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Meaux (Seine-et-Marne)
A varied hike from station to station, following the underground Dhuys aqueduct. This route allows you to discover the Marne first, before taking forest paths and crossing pretty villages.
Along the Chalifert Canal and then the Marne d'Esbly to Thorigny
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10.02 km
+31 m
-38 m
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Esbly (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk along the water, first along a canal and then along the Marne. The only elevation gain is at Côte Saint-Jacques, which the canal crosses via a tunnel. The outdoor sculptures near the Dhuys footbridge add a touch of heritage.
From Isles-lès-Meldeuses to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre via the Dhuys Aqueduct
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27.88 km
+242 m
-241 m
8h 40
Very difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
Seventeenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between the Isles-Armentières-Congis and La Ferté-sous-Jouarre stations in Seine-et-Marne. This stage consists of a climb up the Marne valley, following its southern plateau (foothills of Brie). In addition, for more than half of the route, the GR® follows the route of the Dhuys Aqueduct, ensuring a well-levelled and therefore relatively easy path.
From Isle-les-Meldeuses to Meaux
Visorando member 19.55 km
+91 m
-104 m
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Isles-les-Meldeuses (Seine-et-Marne)
Between Isle-les-Meldeuses and Meaux, along the Marne and the Canal de l'Ourcq, discover a corner of Île-de-France that is rich in nature, heritage and symbols. Shady paths, soothing rivers, nature reserve.
From Lizy-sur-Ourcq to La Ferté-sous-Jouarre via the Marne and its hillsides
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16.83 km
+190 m
-184 m
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lizy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike from station to station that takes you from the Pays de l'Ourcq to the Pays Fertois. After following the Ourcq and then the Marne rivers, you climb up past the churches of Tancrou and Jaignes with its polisher. You then follow the Ru de Rutel, climbing between fields, woods and orchards, before descending through the Bois départemental de la Barre and its discovery trail.
From Crécy-la-Chapelle station to Meaux station via Bouleurs and Boutigny
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23.13 km
+212 m
-216 m
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Crécy-la-Chapelle (Seine-et-Marne)
An original route from south to north, more rural than wooded, passing through interesting villages. The zigzag route makes it easy to shorten for those intimidated by the distance: we recommend cutting from point to point, which allows you to visit all the villages along the route, reducing the distance to less than 20 km. Only the aqueduct section would then be left out.The start and finish are accessible by bus from the Chessy-Marne-la-Vallée RER-TGV station, or by train.
Along the Marne from Thorigny to Noisiel
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10.77 km
+60 m
-8 m
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thorigny-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne)
A hike dominated by water, with a long stretch along the Marne towpath and crossing two wetlands on boardwalks. After a nice touch of industrial heritage at the former Menier chocolate factory, you cross Noisiel Park on wide paths in search of some remarkable trees.
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Lizy-sur-Ourcq along the canal
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16.04 km
+87 m
-91 m
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
A walk from station to station, mainly along the towpath of the Canal de l'Ourcq. A circular route allows you to gain a little height and admire the church of May-en-Multien, built in the 12th century, up close.
From Crouy-sur-Ourcq to Isles-lès-Meldeuses between Ourcq and Marne
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21.18 km
+99 m
-99 m
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Crouy-sur-Ourcq (Seine-et-Marne)
Sixteenth stage of the Grand Tour of Île-de-France via the GR®11, between Crouy-sur-Ourcq and Isles-Armentières-Congis stations in Seine-et-Marne. This stage, which is still relatively easy, continues the descent of the Canal de l'Ourcq - with a detour to the Multien plateau and the village of May-en-Multien - and continues along the Marne.