Guignicourt walks

A pleasant walk with no major difficulties. Best undertaken in dry weather, starting on paths through the fields and returning partly along the River Aisne through leafy stretches.

Enjoy a fascinating route in the heart of the Aisne, between Condé-sur-Suippe and Variscourt. The hike takes you in the footsteps of the Gauls, crossing the site of the oppidum of "Vieux Reims". It was here, on this vast territory, that a powerful stronghold of the Rèmes (who gave their name to Reims) once stood. The rural paths you take are an invitation to step back in time and imagine the lives of our ancestors on these lands.

This route is designed for nature lovers and those looking for a beautiful escape without any major difficulties. The terrain is very gentle, with little elevation gain, making it accessible to walkers of all levels. The atmosphere is calm, conducive to observing the local flora and fauna, but also to daydreaming. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of pilgrims by taking a section of the GR® 654, which corresponds to the famous Way of St James. You will also pass through the charming village of Brienne-sur-Aisne, where you can admire its church and local architecture.

Escape on this route that combines natural tranquillity and historical resonance. Your walk begins along the peaceful Canal latéral à l'Aisne, offering a bucolic interlude. Then, history reveals itself. You will come across the Saint-Rigobert Chapel, a thousand-year-old place of worship that served as an observation and rescue post for General Mangin during the relentless Great War. Finally, the route takes you to the Berry-au-Bac National Necropolis, a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made on the nearby Chemin des Dames.

Discover a unique hike steeped in history, starting from Berry-au-Bac. This route invites you to immerse yourself in the landscapes that marked the First World War. By skirting the famous Côte Cent Huit, a major battleground, you will walk in the footsteps of history, where the memory of the vanished hamlets of Sapigneul and La Neuville is omnipresent. The hike is varied, alternating between quiet forest trails, vast stretches of countryside and the tranquillity of the greenway along the canal linking the Aisne to the Marne

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.

Discover the Canal des Ardennes, then the village of Asfeld with: - its 17th-century Baroque church (unique in Europe and still open) - its Grand-Cour square - its renovated wash house. Return via the old railway line, passing through the village of Vieux Les Asfeld (old station and wash house). A very easy route that can be enjoyed all year round.

An ideal walk in summer. Apart from a short stretch in the open, which is sunny only in the afternoon (facing south-west), the entire route takes you almost entirely through woodland along varied paths (uphills, downhills, bends, changes of direction…), which are well shaded and pleasant to walk along.

A short stroll through fields, vineyards and forest.

"Forest bathing" (Shinrin-yoku)This walk takes you straight into the forest on the outskirts of the village and follows a lovely circular route with little elevation gain. Parking available in the village square.

This circular mainly follows paths through the Hermonville communal forest. In the first part, you will walk alongside a limestone outcrop from which the stones used to build historic monuments were extracted, then enjoy the deciduous woods at the bottom of Les Marcelaines, before coming out through the vineyards with a lovely view of Marzilly Castle.

Twenty-fourth stage of the Jura to Hauts-de-France via the Francigena. For this stage, you leave Champagne by crossing the Saint-Thierry massif. Once you reach Cormicy, the terrain becomes a little flatter. You pass through Berry-au-Bac. This is where the Berry-au-Bac National Necropolis is located, which contains 3,972 bodies, 2,014 of which are in individual graves and 1,958 in ossuaries. You then continue on to Corbeny, where you can see the Oratory of Saint-Marcoul. Then you follow the "Chemin des Dames", a major site of remembrance of the Great War, to arrive in the village of Bouconville-Vauclair, where you will find the Abbey of Vauclair, the Château de la Bôve and a network of trenches from the 1914-18 war.

Set off to discover the farms and châteaux of the Hermonville plateau on this circuit that will take you through the Saint-Joseph farm, the Luthernay farm, the Château de Vaux-Varennes and the Château de Châlons le Vergeur, along paths and through forests.

A pleasant little walk in any season. The first part follows the canal along a tarmac path, and the second part crosses fields along a dirt track which can be muddy in wet weather.

A walk through fields and woods on very quiet paths. Pretty churches, including the one at the start in Saint-Erme Ville. This walk combines several signposted paths.

From the church in Guyencourt, you’ll head to Roucy and its church. After a circular route through Roucy, you’ll set off again towards Bouffignereux. The whole route follows good farm and forest tracks. You’ll be treated to beautiful views of the villages and the Aisne valley.

On the Chemin des Dames, where so many tears were shed, cross the village of Vieux Craonne, destroyed in 1917, with its ruins and commemorative trees. Then cross the woods, walk along the hillsides and fields, and a vineyard on the outskirts of Craonnelle... to soak up the atmosphere of these places steeped in the history of the Great War.

A varied route, mapped out by the Marne Tourist Board, takes you through a forest, sand pits, vineyards, fields and two villages. From a balcony offering views of the Vesle valley, you will pass the forts of Saint-Thierry and Chenay. These were built after the 1870 war to protect Reims. (avoid on hunting days or after heavy rain, as there may be large puddles - description updated on 14 July 2019)

Between vineyards and woods: you will walk around Trigny, a village in the "Petite Montagne de Reims". This route also offers sweeping views of the Vesle valley. To the south, you can see Coulommes-la-Montagne. To the south-east: Reims and even Verzenay! (description updated on 7 July 2019)

This hike, which partly follows the circular Bel-Air Loop, will take you to Mont Die, where you’ll enjoy a lovely panoramic view of the Montagne de Reims.

A short, varied walk featuring woodland, clearings, small streams and vineyard edges. Ideal for a short Sunday stroll with the family. The paths are clearly visible on GPS apps and are well maintained. A few watchtowers indicate a possible hunting ground.

This circular route will take you from the Prouilly war memorial to the church in Montigny-sur-Vesle, then to the church in Pévy, through fields and vineyards with beautiful views of the hills.

A beautiful route through fields and copses. It offers superb views of the Vesle valley, including a 360° panorama. Le Petit Hameau is full of charm.

A leisurely walk to discover biodiversity in a rural setting.

A walk along good paths leading from the Vesle Valley to the Ardre Valley. The route passes through villages with old stone buildings and runs past Irval Castle. From the various high points, you’ll be treated to lovely views of the Ardre Valley, and then, on the way back, of the Saint-Thierry massif and Mont Die.