In the Germaine Forest

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A short walk through the woods of Germaine, suitable for the whole family. With a bit of luck, you might spot some deer.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 21 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 21 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 274 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 251 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Sermiers (51500)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.129273° / E 3.991008°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 2713E
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Description of the walk

Start at the Cadran car park.

(S/E) Follow the Route Forestière du Cadran for a few dozen metres.

Yellow markings

(1) Turn right onto the Route Forestière de la Haute Borne and continue for just under a kilometre.

GRP: red and yellow markings

(2) Turn right onto the old Roman road at theGRP® sign for “Montagne de Reims Mutigny” (difficult section due to recent logging). Continue along the main path for about 1.5 km.

(3) Turn right at the junction with the forest road. Continue along the forest road for about two kilometres.

No signposting

Turn right before the A-road to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 272 m - Cadran car park
  2. 1 : km 0.18 - alt. 273 m - Haute Borne Forest Road
  3. 2 : km 1.26 - alt. 262 m - Turn right onto the GRP Montagne de Reims
  4. 3 : km 2.78 - alt. 251 m - Take the forest track on the right
  5. 4 : km 4.83 - alt. 271 m - Turn right towards the car park
  6. S/E : km 4.96 - alt. 272 m - Cadran car park

Notes

Signposting: Yellow from (1) to (2), then Red and Yellow from (2) to (3). No signposting for the return journey.
Make sure you wear sturdy shoes and bring a pair of binoculars in case you encounter wildlife.
Be aware of hunting during the open season.

A hike suitable for all. Please note (winter 2016) that there is a tricky section for pushchairs due to recent use of forestry machinery.

Worth a visit

In spring, there are plenty of flowers and butterflies for macro photography enthusiasts, and you may spot deer or wild boar.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
virgule
virgule
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Please note, this isn’t the sort of signposting you’d find with the Club Vosgien – with signs every 50 metres and very eye-catching.

But the signs and markers are definitely there, I assure you.

You cross the old Roman road just before the path starts to descend. In fact, you cross it. It’s not a Roman road like in the films, but a simple footpath.

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annabredle
annabredle

We looked carefully but couldn't find any signposts for this path. What a shame.

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guillaume7951
guillaume7951

Oh dear, the sign must have been taken down; it’s been a while since I was last there. There should still be markings on the trees, though.

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annabredle
annabredle

The route of the Roman road wasn't signposted at all. We couldn't find it.

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guillaume7951
guillaume7951

Hello,
What improvements could be made? Why did you encounter difficulties?
Kind regards.

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annabredle
annabredle

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

very disappointed

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ddom51
ddom51

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 16, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk to do with children

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virgule
virgule

The Cadran car park is the ONLY large car park in the woods between Épernay and Reims. You can’t miss it. It’s right opposite the Cadran Forest House.

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marche1955
marche1955

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The address of the car park could have been more specific, but it was a lovely walk where we could see the damage caused by wild boars along the edges of the paths

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alain.rosec
alain.rosec

A few slightly damp patches, but my feet stayed dry... But in the rain it must be a different story
Thanks for the walk

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guillaume7951
guillaume7951

Hello,

Glad you enjoyed this little walk; the weather was perfect for it yesterday. Was the Roman road path easily passable yesterday?

I’ll be posting another one soon in the same area, which is also lovely.

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alain.rosec
alain.rosec

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A very pleasant family walk. It’s not very busy for more than two-thirds of the route, so it’s very peaceful and enjoyable in dry weather.

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virgule
virgule

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Thank you for this route. The Roman road is often rutted by forestry vehicles. Make sure you wear wellies in winter.

Hunting days are posted, so you won’t risk getting caught up in a drive hunt.

Avoid certain weekends if you prefer peace and quiet.

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