Through woods, fields and vineyards, starting from Cormicy

This route, starting from Cormicy, will take you alternately through woods and fields towards Châlons-le-Vergeur. At the highest point of the route, you’ll enjoy some rather lovely views of the surrounding ‘mountains’. The return journey follows a very narrow path and then vineyard tracks with views of Cormicy.

Details

n°6002150

Creation:
06 Mar 2021

Last update:
25 Apr 2024

Last review:
18 Apr 2022

Activity: Walking
Distance: 6.19 mi
Average duration: 3h 15
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 482 ft
Descent: - 482 ft
Highest point: 709 ft
Lowest point: 282 ft

Country: France
City: Cormicy (51220)
Start/End: N 49.37046° / E 3.895318°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2711E
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Description of the walk

Start and car park: the large car park between the town hall and the church in Cormicy.

(S/E) From the car park, take Rue du Puits au Pivot uphill, leaving the town hall on your right, then continue straight on along Rue de la Porte du Bourg, where you’ll see the remains of the gate and some explanatory information.

(1) At the fork in the road, turn right onto Rue Franklin Roosevelt.

(2) Turn slightly left onto Rue du Petit Guyencourt and continue as far as La Cendrière. (Information board).

(3) Continue along the lovely forest path. You’ll pass a small fenced-in property with a small pond on your right. Carry on until you reach the entrance to Châlons-le-Vergeur.

(4) Go round this hamlet on the right, following the boundary wall and then the few houses on your left. You’ll come to a road.

(5) Turn right. After about 100 m (elevation 189), leave the road and turn left onto a field path. The path climbs slightly.

(6) At the top of the hill, follow the^GR®145(Via Francigena) to the left (north).

(7) Leave the lovely path and take a very narrow track on the right (still the^GR®145). Head down through the woods and emerge into the vineyards.

(8) Continue broadly north-west and stay on the red-and-white marked path, which sometimes zigzags between the vineyard plots. On the^GR®145.

(9) You’ll come out onto Rue du Bois de Prè; follow it to the right, still on the GR^®.

(1) Turn right and follow the path back along the same route as on the way out until you reach the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 289 ft - Car park between the town hall and the - Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte (Cormicy)
1 : mi 0.18 - alt. 299 ft - Crossroads at the end of the circular loop
2 : mi 0.27 - alt. 302 ft - Rue du Petit Guyencourt
3 : mi 1.24 - alt. 453 ft - La Cendrière
4 : mi 2.71 - alt. 387 ft - Châlons-le-Vergeur.
5 : mi 3.24 - alt. 561 ft - T-junction
6 : mi 3.87 - alt. 709 ft - Bellevue
7 : mi 4.65 - alt. 614 ft - Junction
8 : mi 5.47 - alt. 492 ft - Vineyard trail
9 : mi 5.92 - alt. 322 ft - Rue du Bois de Prè
S/E : mi 6.19 - alt. 285 ft - Car park between the town hall and the church in Cormicy - Église Saint-Cyr et Sainte-Julitte (Cormicy)

Notes

For certain waypoints, and to avoid missing certain points (6) and (7) in particular, the Visorando app or a GPS is recommended.
Walking poles are recommended, as some sections may be stony or muddy depending on the weather.
Wear a hat as some areas are unshaded or windy.

Worth a visit

Information board along the route about the old town gate and the ash pit.
Champagne house (to be enjoyed in moderation)
Chapel and Château de Châlons-le-Vergeur (unfortunately only visible from a distance).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5

Based on 3 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5

Route interest
4.7 / 5

virgule

18 Apr 2022 at 14:49 7200

Thanks for the info.

Best avoided if you have a dog.

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ChristineB

18 Apr 2022 at 14:24 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

A lovely walk
A wide variety of scenery, with lovely fields, woods and vineyards.
I can confirm the tricky bit between 4 and 5 as you pass through the hamlet.
There really are two large dogs running loose. They came at my little cocker spaniel, so I quickly picked her up, even at the risk of being attacked myself. The owners aren’t in any hurry to come round, what with them having a couple of glasses of rosé. You need to be on your guard.
Otherwise, a lovely walk

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petits randonneurs

01 Jun 2021 at 20:03 7200

I hope the bite isn’t too serious.
You should also file a complaint, or failing that, make a police report against the owner.

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annelaure2812

01 Jun 2021 at 12:07 7200

We did not trespass on private property. We were indeed on a path.
I should point out that this was indeed part of the walking route.
The house we walked past had neither fences nor gates, which meant the dogs were free to roam.

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petits randonneurs

31 May 2021 at 19:41 7200

Hello. Sorry about the dogs.
As for me, I never set foot on private property at any point.
The few tracks I’m providing are files recorded on the ground using a GPS.
Of course, I start off using a map. I then adjust the route if necessary, due to fences or paths that have disappeared.
Sometimes I have to walk the route three or four times to get it just right.
The same goes for the dogs. I’d done the route without any problems with my little dog.

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annelaure2812

31 May 2021 at 13:45 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very lovely walk, but despite that I strongly advise against it.
Unfortunately, between points 4 and 5, near the castle, there are a few houses, one of which has no fence. We were greeted by a small, rather aggressive dog, quickly joined by another much larger one – a German Shepherd type – which was even more aggressive.
After what felt like an age, my husband was bitten slightly.
A bruise and quite a fright.
The dogs’ owner called them back without even coming over to see us.
If you decide to go on this walk, do be on your guard! Especially with children.
There are ponds and mosquitoes, so make sure you protect yourself as well.

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ulyssia

05 Apr 2021 at 10:08 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through varied countryside (woods, vineyards, fields) with a mix of gentle climbs and flat sections.
The signposting at the start of the path in the village of Cormicy is poorly marked and can be confusing, but after that it’s straightforward if you follow the map.
A very quiet path with some very pleasant sections through the woodland.
The duration and level of difficulty are as stated on the walk description.

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