Hourges walks

This circular walk will take you up to a few “high points” along good paths alternating between vineyards and fields. You’ll be treated to beautiful views from the heights, as well as old stone buildings. Part of the walk follows the yellow trail markers.

An easy walk, following part ofthe GR®142 trailand the former platform of the Reims Suburban Railway (CBR).

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.

Between land and water. Nestled in a valley, the Courville ponds are a unique wetland area in the Tardenois natural region, which is dominated by woods, vineyards and large-scale farming.

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 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 loop runs through the Ardre valley, with the first part through woodland and the second part along field paths. The first part from Fismes to Saint-Gilles follows the old Reims Suburban Railway (CBR) line, which served many towns. The second part runs along the ridge of the road from Fismes to Fère-en-Tardenois, where, when conditions allow, many paragliders take flight.

These paths are lined with woodland, vineyards, fields and panoramic views. The paths are open to motorised vehicles. This circular route is maintained by the “Germigny, c’est Chouette” Association.

A stroll through the Champagne countryside to discover First World War cemeteries, old wash houses and churches.

This short hike takes you through several villages in the Septvallons. You will see creutes (troglodytic dwellings used by soldiers during the First World War) and no fewer than four typical churches or chapels in varied landscapes.

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.

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)

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.

A walk through the meadows and woods from Notre-Dame-d'Igny Abbey to the pretty village of Coulonges-Cohan with its wash houses and fountains.

Circular route through fields, vineyards and villages, combining various marked trails. Passes by churches and offers views from high points.

A short walk on flat ground, particularly suitable during the hunting season as there are no woods to cross.

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)

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.

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.

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.

Cohan is a hamlet within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. It is dominated by its beautiful listed church, with its distinctive slate-covered bell tower. The walk offers several opportunities to enjoy magnificent views, including a fine vista over Cohan as well as the village of Coulonges. This route also takes you through the hamlets of Party and Villomé.

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.

This short walk will take you through the woods to the Abbey of Notre-Dame d'Igny. If you linger at the abbey, allow half a day.

This day-long walk starting from Bouilly will allow you to explore the lovely Ardre Valley. Vineyards, pastures and woodland. Total tranquillity. Please note, it isn’t easy to find the right path in the woods, as there are no signposts. I’d strongly advise you to follow the map and use the Visorando app.

This walk, within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan, allows you to explore all the information panels created by the association “Coulonges-Cohan, un autre regard”, covering the history of the municipality, daily life and the events that have shaped the village. It also enables you to discover the vast majority of the municipality’s fountains and wash houses. The end of the route takes you past the Auberge de la Roue Fleurie, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink!

This short route will take you back in time to the charming village of Coulonges-Cohan. Visit the wash houses, the castle (ruins) and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial. Each point of interest is marked by an information panel on site.

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.

Sympathique randonnée à travers champs et vignes avec des vues panoramiques sur les environs.

A circular walk through the vineyards and woodland with lovely views over Reims, the vineyards and the surrounding villages.(Best enjoyed in dry weather – description updated on 13 July 2019)

This is a lovely walk in a little-known area, the Ardre Valley. The walk takes you over hills and through valleys, across Champagne vineyards, fields and forests. It starts at the beautiful Saint-Lié Chapel in Ville-Dommange.

The hamlet of Chamery is part of the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. Situated on high ground, it offers numerous views over the village of Coulonges. This route takes you to the memorial stone commemorating Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, whose aeroplane was shot down during an aerial battle over Chamery on 14 July 1918. You will also come across the commemorative fountain donated to the hamlet’s residents by the Roosevelt family.

A short hike, mainly through the forest. Pleasant in summer but best avoided in heavy rain due to muddy patches. In some places, you leave the path entirely and it is essential to follow the trail. A GPS or the Visorando app is recommended for following the route due to numerous new paths as well as paths leading nowhere.

A short hike through the woods (filled with lily of the valley in season) and the Champagne vineyards. GPS essential

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

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.

A lovely walk where you can explore the creutes and the village of Paissy, as well as the pretty valley overlooked by the village; the village’s bell tower will be visible almost the whole way along the route, so there’s no risk of getting lost.

Starting from Sainte-Gemme, this walk takes us through vineyards, woods, pastures and fields to discover views over the Semoigne and Marne valleys and their villages clinging to the hillsides.

This is a short walk through the woods that will allow you to discover several pretty villages: Pourcy, Chamery, Écueil and Ville-Dommange, with its famous Saint-Lié Chapel. Stunning views of Reims and its cathedral.

In the heart of the Montagne de Reims Regional Nature Park, come and discover this walk that takes you across both sides of the Courtagnon valley, a small village in Champagne situated at the end of a dead-end road. A touch of mid-mountain atmosphere.