Mont-Dieu

The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu was built in a vast 24-hectare clearing in the middle of a huge 1,123-hectare forest, whose springs feed the numerous ponds. We invite you to explore this wooded, hilly region, as well as the park and the rear of the charterhouse.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 147 m
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    Descent: - 144 m

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    Highest point: 266 m
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    Lowest point: 179 m

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Description of the walk

To access this route, take the D977 between Sedan and Le Chêne. Between Chemery and Tannay, take the D230 on the left towards "Le Mont-Dieu". At this crossroads, you will see the Molières forest house on your right and the monument in honour of the 91st Infantry Regiment on your left. Follow this road for 600 metres, then, after the right-hand bend, park on the left in the car park.

(S/E) With your back to the road, at the far end of the car park, take a very small path on the left which will take you to the Chartreuse forest road.
Take this path on the right and stay on it until the end. You will come to a crossroads where it joins theGR®14marked in white and red.

(1) Take this path on the left, which runs alongside the forest road. After the bend, continue straight ahead, following path 27, marked in yellow. Stay on theGR®14. Join the Roman road at the crossroads between the D30 and the D230.

(2) Turn right onto the D230, which is a very small road. As you drive along, admire the Château de la Barbière with its chapel on your right and, further down on your right, the Étang de la Barbière.
Continue along the D230, passing the La Corrérie barn, which is part of the Chartreuse, giving you an idea of the size of the Mont-Dieu monastery.
Continue on the D230 until you reach a four-way crossroads.

(3) Turn right onto the D230A. You will reach a crossroads opposite the "Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu" monastery.

(4) Continue along the path on the right and after a hundred metres, turn left to follow the Parc de la Chartreuse. The path through the Saint-Bernard woods climbs quite steeply. At the crossroads at altitude 202, take the path on the left, which descends steeply and can be slippery.
On your left, you will find a spring just before the forest road you took on the way there.

Turn left onto this path to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 213 m - Parking at the - La Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu
  2. 1 : km 1.36 - alt. 266 m - GR14 crossroads
  3. 2 : km 4.41 - alt. 237 m - Right D230
  4. 3 : km 6.77 - alt. 183 m - Right D230A
  5. 4 : km 7.71 - alt. 191 m - Path on the right
  6. S/E : km 9.4 - alt. 213 m - Car park at the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu

Notes

Shortly before the end of the forest road, you will see the Roman road on your right.
You will walk alongside the Étang de la Barbière lake.
And finally, the path allows you to admire the rear of the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu.

Worth a visit

This hike takes you past various monuments of the Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu (the monastery, the barn, the park, etc.). The Roman road is now just a beautiful path with no remains. You will also discover the Château de la Barbière with its adjoining church and pond. You will also see the beautiful building of the Corrérie rural lodge. 200 metres from the starting point, on the D230A towards the Chartreuse, a short trail with a bridge and table leads you to the Gros Chêne (Big Oak).

The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu

Founded in 1137 by Odon I, abbot of Saint-Rémy de Reims, who laid the first stone in 1132, the monastery was destroyed and then rebuilt in the 17th century
After the French Revolution, the monks were expelled and the monastery was turned into a state prison during the Reign of Terror. The abbey's numerous properties and possessions, spread over some forty villages, were sold as national assets in 1791 and then converted into a spinning mill.
The stone facades bear witness to the fierce fighting of the 19th and 20th century wars, especially during the Battle of Stonne in May 1940. Only 20% of the abbey remains.
You can admire:
• the main building
• The ladies' pavilion, which is also the entrance to the monastery
• The gardener's house

https://www.france-voyage.com/tourisme/c etc.
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chartreuse...

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

4.5 / 5
Based on 21 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
horizon.2017
horizon.2017
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Hello
The Chartreuse du Mont-Dieu was damaged by fire on Sunday, 2 November 2025. Only the walls remain.

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User 16466846

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route around the Chartreuse mountains, which I didn't know about even though I was born in the Ardennes!
We did the hike in the rain, so we didn't see anyone, lol, but it was very nice.

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randonene
randonene

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent landscapes and historic sites to discover along the way. A varied route with some elevation changes, alternating between forest and countryside. A wonderful discovery.

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Titienne
Titienne

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy walk, alternating between forest and countryside.
Chartreuse du Mont Dieu is interesting. It's a shame you can't visit it.
A significant part of the route is on a small country road, fortunately with very little traffic.

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Maxou08390
Maxou08390

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike. We took it in the opposite direction and were surprised by the condition of the bridges over the springs. All three are broken and dangerous, so be careful

Very beautiful scenery along the entire route

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ALGECA57
ALGECA57

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No


We couldn't find the small path on the left at the back of the car park, so we set off straight away on the path on the right and ended up back at the crossroads and path 27.
A lovely walk through the forest and countryside around the Chartreuse estate

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jp08200
jp08200

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A bit disappointed. Most of the circuit is on tarmac. The Chartreuse region is still interesting, but that's about it!

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Mick88
Mick88

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that takes us on a journey of discovery through the Chartreuse du Mont Dieu.

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alain.deschildre
alain.deschildre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Very nice parish specific to Brittany walk

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clovis
clovis

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

pleasant hike on forest paths and small country roads

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M_G_P_F
M_G_P_F

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk and magnificent scenery

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Payster
Payster

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike through woods and countryside. There is a bit of road walking, but it doesn't detract from the hike. The small wooden bridges are quite damaged. La Chartreuse is superb. One small detail: the castle is on the left side of the road, not the right as described in the route, but you can't miss it!

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Boxpaupau
Boxpaupau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike through woodland (but on a paved path), heritage sites and countryside. The route is easy and enjoyable. However, be careful at the end of the hike, as it can be difficult to find the path down to the car park, and most of the small wooden bridges are badly damaged.

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Hervé K
Hervé K

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hello everyone, I saw this lovely walk on Visiorando, printed out the details, but unfortunately I'm not very good at finding my way around... I followed the route for a while, then quickly found myself on the small road where I saw the path to the big oak tree on the left... A little disappointed, but I'll try again another time because the area is very pleasant and not too far from Reims. Happy hiking, everyone!

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danjac08
danjac08

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk in the forest

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