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Fontaine walks
The Sainte-Germaine hill
Visorando Member
5.44 mi
+738 ft
-722 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Bar-sur-Aube (Aube)
A lovely walk in the hills above Bar-sur-Aube, starting from the Sainte-Germaine Farm, where, if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to watch paragliders. Make the most of the beautiful views from this vantage point.
Fond du Pimeux via the Croix Bleue
5.81 mi
+594 ft
-587 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Bergères (Aube)
Bergères is a charming wine-growing commune in the Côte des Bar. This route offers picturesque landscapes of the Côte des Bar through valleys, hillsides, vineyards, fields, moors and forests. From April to June, magnificent orchids bloom on the calcareous soils of the Côte de l'Église and Côte Garnier. This route largely follows the Circuit de la Croix Bleue. It also follows the GR® de Pays des deux Bar and the GR® Gaston Bachelard.
The vineyards and dry grasslands of Spoy
5.15 mi
+394 ft
-390 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Spoy (Aube)
Starting from Spoy, this route takes you to the Fravaux wash house, the Pelouse de la Côte de l’Étang Nature Reserve and the Roman bridge.
Côte des Bar starting from Bossancourt
AONB
11.89 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,096 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Bossancourt (Aube)
A wine-growing region producing champagne, the Côte des Bars has a hilly landscape. This route crosses countryside, vineyards and forests on either side of the Aube valley, linking the villages of Bossancourt, Dolancourt, Jaucourt and Arsonval.
Le Sarronvau
7.89 mi
+617 ft
-643 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Rizaucourt-Buchey (Haute-Marne)
A lovely, varied walk through vineyards, forests, plains, valleys and plateaus, from Buchey to Buchey via Harricourt and Biernes. There are some steep climbs that lead to beautiful viewpoints.
Colombey-les-Deux-Églises and the Forest of Clairvaux
29.78 mi
+2,533 ft
-2,533 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Montheries (Haute-Marne)
A mixed and challenging route, mainly through woodland and passing by sites of both local and national historical significance!
Tour of Lake Amance
9.11 mi
+105 ft
-108 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Dienville (Aube)
Alternating between the stone embankment, white paths bordering the countryside and forest trails, this route goes all the way around Lake Amance, revealing its sometimes hidden treasures.
The Blu plateau starting from Essoyes
7.52 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Essoyes (Aube)
A lovely walk through the Champagne vineyards.
The Salamander Trail in the Temple Forest
1.52 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Amance (Aube)
In the heart of the Forêt d’Orient Nature Park, this discovery trail explores aquatic habitats home to numerous wild species, including the salamander. It was established by the ONF and the Park.
This walk follows part of a route that explores the history of the Domaniale du Temple forest, the largest forest estate the Knights Templar ever owned in the West.
Route de la Fontaine aux Oiseaux
4.37 mi
+135 ft
-138 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Amance (Aube)
Partly following the Templar interpretation trail, the Salamander Trail and theGR® de Pays, this forest route offers original views such as that from the Fontaine aux Oiseaux dyke.
Route de Napoléon
8.82 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Brienne-la-Vieille (Aube)
Crossing the Champagne plain, a former battlefield of Napoleon’s armies, this route follows an ancient Roman road, an old railway line, as well as the banks of the Aube and a path overlooking Lake Amance.
The Sheep Trail in Brienne-la-Vieille
2.52 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Brienne-la-Vieille (Aube)
On the banks of the Aube, the meadows of the Pelouse des Brebis are home to remarkable flora. The information boards along the interpretive trail provide details on the fauna, flora and uses of this preserved natural area, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.
Doulevant-le-Château circular loop
7.19 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Doulevant-le-Château (Haute-Marne)
A walk steeped in history, as we pass through Doulevant-le-Château, where Napoleon stayed on two occasions. We also pass through Villiers-aux-Chênes, home to an ancient Merovingian cemetery, and finally through Dommartin-le-Saint-Père, where you can visit the Foundry Museum.
Brienne Walk
4.76 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Brienne-le-Château (Aube)
In the Forêt d’Orient Regional Nature Park, this is the route with the richest heritage, taking in the castle, the church and the market hall in Brienne-le-Château, and the Ecomuseum in Brienne-la-Vieille. Nature also has plenty of surprises in store, with a spectacular arboretum, an orchid lawn, the banks of the Aube and the castle’s forest path.
La Croix Jeanson between Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and Baudrecourt
5.71 mi
+361 ft
-374 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Dommartin-le-Saint-Père (Haute-Marne)
Explore the plateau between Baudrecourt and Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and its many wind turbines, passing through Baudrecourt. Enjoy the pretty old stone houses, now renovated. You can also see a watercress bed in the Blaiseron riverbed.
The village, the deer park and the Belle Balade in Châteauvillain
8.17 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Châteauvillain (Haute-Marne)
This circuit cleverly combines the three walks around Chateauvillain: the Castle Park (which includes the Deer Park), the Belle Balade and its original sculptures carved into the forest, and a visit to the town of Chateauvillain, notably the Fortifications Trail. A rich and varied walk with no difficulties.
La Vigne aux Loups from Thilleux
6.44 mi
+102 ft
-112 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Thilleux (Haute-Marne)
A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.
In the footsteps of Philippe Lebon, starting from Charmes-la-Grande
5.75 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Charmes-la-Grande (Haute-Marne)
This walk leads to Brachay, the birthplace of Philippe Lebon (1767), inventor of lighting gas produced by distilling wood. A bust in his honour stands in front of the town hall, and two houses that once belonged to him can also be seen.
Bois-dit Sartille between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud
6.14 mi
+358 ft
-348 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Courcelles-sur-Blaise (Haute-Marne)
A walk in the forest between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud. In spring, you can pick lovely bunches of lily of the valley here. In summer, when you’re looking for a bit of cool shade, this route is ideal as it runs entirely through the forest.
Cadoles and vineyards of Courteron along the ridge path
6.91 mi
+495 ft
-479 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Courteron (Aube)
Discover the cadoles of Courteron, as well as the magnificent vineyard landscape from the ridge path.
Between the Forest and the Chênoi
3.84 mi
+154 ft
-164 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Ville-en-Blaisois (Haute-Marne)
A short walk around Doulevant-le-Petit, through the forest. A very pleasant, easy stroll under the canopy. If you keep quiet, you may have the pleasure of spotting some of the many roe deer in the area.
The forest of Bailly-aux-Forges
5.55 mi
+144 ft
-125 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Bailly-aux-Forges (Haute-Marne)
This walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the forest, in a setting of natural beauty and tranquillity. The route runs entirely through woodland. A walk particularly recommended in summer during hot weather.