Giffaumont-Champaubert walks

From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.

Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.

A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.

Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.

Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula. Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).

Promenade champêtre dans la Forêt Domaniale du Der avec une partie en sous-bois, une partie autour d'un étang et une partie sur le GR®14B.

A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.

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.

A short, bucolic walk in the forest between Bailly-aux-Forges and Laneuville-à-Rémy. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer. In winter, the southern part can be a little damp.

Route around the town of Saint-Dizier, along the Marne and the canals. Markings: large blue dots on the pavements, pedestrian crossings marked "La grande boucle" and blue circle wooden markers.

A pleasant ride on the cycle path from Vitry-le-Francois to Châlons-en-Champagne.

Well-marked hike mainly in the forest, passing near the developed chasms (wooden barriers). Yellow, white and redPR® markings for theGR® 14 and 14B.

This route offers panoramic views of several villages in the Marne Valley and takes you on a tour of several archaeological sites.

A beautiful summer walk along the canal, then discover the pretty village of Curel and climb through the forest to reach Chevillon. Beautiful views of the Marne Valley and the Châtonrupt Viaduct (in good weather).

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.

A hike through the Trois Fontaines Forest will allow you to discover the karstic relief of the area with its numerous chasms, sinkholes and resurgences, and offer a historical glimpse of the region with its Trois Fontaines Abbey and the monument to those shot on 29 August 1944 in Robert-Espagne.

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.

The Colossus with Feet of Clay is a short hiking trail of about 7 km. It invites hikers to discover the remarkable character of this forest area of the Orient Forest, and also addresses more serious issues such as climate change and the impact of humans on the natural environment. The originality of the Colosse aux pieds d'argile trail lies in its seven stations, each featuring impressive works of art. For example, gates symbolise the entrance to a peaceful space and, with their imposing presence, invite visitors to be discreet. A little further on, ceramic sculptures evoke the cultural heritage of the site and spark the imagination with traces of human history.