The circular Mont Aigu from Avenay-Val-d'Or

This three-hour walk will take you to Mont Aigu, where you will have a beautiful view of the plain.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.87 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 160 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 155 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 190 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 82 m

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Description of the walk

The starting point is on the small square at the crossroads of Rue Gambetta and Rue de l'Église, where you can park. Turn left onto Rue de l'Église, then right onto Rue Chanzy. Follow theGR®14markings.

(1) Pass in front of the wash house, then the cemetery. At the fork, turn left.

(2) Turn right quickly, in front of the pumping station. The path crosses fields, then runs alongside vineyards and enters the woods.

(3) Before the small bridge, turn right, along the "la Germaine" stream.

(4) At the next bridge, cross and after 100 metres, turn right. Pass by a pretty picnic area under large trees.

(5) At the crossroads with Grande Rue, turn left, then turn right in front of the farm. When you reach the road, cross with caution. Take the lane on the left that runs alongside the road. Cross the Livre.

(6) After about 200 metres, take the path on the right that goes up the hill and continue straight ahead.

(7) When you reach the viewpoint, turn right towards Avenay (sign) and follow the path through the woods on Mont Aigu. Continue straight ahead until you reach the D9.

(8) When you reach the road, cross it and continue straight ahead, slightly to the right. At the cross, turn left, cross the small bridge and you will arrive at the main street in Avenay.

(9) Turn right and after 200 metres you will arrive at the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 86 m - Small car park.
  2. 1 : km 0.26 - alt. 86 m - Wash house
  3. 2 : km 0.9 - alt. 92 m - On the right at the pumping station.
  4. 3 : km 2.91 - alt. 110 m - Before the small bridge
  5. 4 : km 4.15 - alt. 98 m - Second bridge
  6. 5 : km 4.85 - alt. 96 m - Crossroads with Grande Rue. Towards the - Livre (rivière)
  7. 6 : km 5.54 - alt. 102 m - Path climbing to the right
  8. 7 : km 6.79 - alt. 180 m - Nice view of Tours-sur-Marne and the - Marne (la)
  9. 8 : km 9.69 - alt. 86 m - D9, slightly to the right opposite
  10. 9 : km 10.73 - alt. 84 m - Back to the main street
  11. S/E : km 10.86 - alt. 86 m - Small car park.

Notes

The hike is accessible by train via Avenay station (TER Epernay-Reims).

Several shops in Avenay (bakery, delicatessen, café).
Water available at the cemetery, near the start.
Nice picnic area in Fontaine-sur-Ay
Small restaurant with terrace between the (5) and the (6). Open only on weekdays. Daily specials.

For hikers who would like to walk out from Avenay or go around the Montagne de Reims, there is a very well-regarded stopover lodge in Avenay:

https://www.tourisme-champagne-ardenne.c...

At least one Visorandonneur has already stayed there and was very satisfied. Open all year round, except during the grape harvest.

Worth a visit

Champagne producers in Avenay-Val-d'Or.

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
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We did the walk again today. We had a drink on the very pleasant terrace of the little restaurant you pass when you cross the main road. Between (5) and (6).

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virgule
virgule

Indeed, the picnic area under the large trees is very pleasant.

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clovis
clovis

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At (4), after turning right, the small wooden chalet and its surroundings are private. The very pleasant picnic area is located further on in Fontaine sur Ay under the avenue of lime trees. We picked hazelnuts, black elderberries and walnuts.
No difficulties and beautiful views.

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Grosse  Valérie
Grosse Valérie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

beautiful views

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simart
simart

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy your hike. Varied landscapes and trails. Few difficulties.

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Jojodesbatignoles
Jojodesbatignoles

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We did this hike in reverse, turning it around using the services of the website: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/ on a sunny Saturday morning.
We came across several groups of hikers who were doing this hike in the "orthodox" direction.
This walk is highly recommended.

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petits randonneurs
petits randonneurs

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Taken on a foggy day.
I will return on a clear day for the views.
Alternating woods, fields and vineyards.

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virgule
virgule

Yes, I mentioned that earlier. Actually, I've been doing this hike for 30 years, and I didn't know it was in a guidebook.

The road book is personal.

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TIQUET
TIQUET

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Please note that this route is marked by the FFRP and is available in the FFRP's TopoGuide for the Reims mountains. Please be mindful of copyright laws.

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agnes B 51
agnes B 51

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely 3-hour walk. Add to that a visit to the village of Avenay-Val-d'Or and you're sure to have a great time.

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virgule
virgule

They bloomed very early this year.

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Solveig51
Solveig51

Hello, no, I haven't seen any orchids.

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virgule
virgule

Thank you for this review. Were there still orchids?

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Solveig51
Solveig51

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with varied landscapes. Pass through woods with a multitude of tree species and two pretty villages, Avenay Val d'Or and Fontaine/Ay. A few hills add variety to the route.
Highly recommended.

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