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Tour of Lake Liez near Langres
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9.47 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chatenay-Mâcheron (Haute-Marne)
This route takes you around Lac de la Liez along a path in the heart of unspoilt countryside. The lake is very busy in season and is the perfect place to relax, either on the beach or by taking part in the various activities on offer (sailing, water skiing, tubing, etc.). But nature lovers can also enjoy themselves away from the area near the Liez Reservoir dam and Langres Plage.
From the Liez Dam to Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins, taking a stroll through Langres
7.53 mi
+722 ft
-696 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Peigney (Haute-Marne)
This stage takes place in the Marne catchment area, whose waters flow into the English Channel. Perched on a high hill detached from the plateau, Langres invites us to stroll along its ramparts. Opt for its restaurants rather than the usual picnic.
Route de découverte de Langres
4.96 mi
+118 ft
-105 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Langres (Haute-Marne)
Langres is one of the sub-prefectures of Haute-Marne. The town is unique in being completely surrounded by ramparts, making it the town with the longest fortified wall in Europe. This section takes you on a tour of Langres’ historic centre and along the 3-kilometre-long walkway of the medieval fortifications. The route through the town itself is equally charming, featuring a number of historic monuments, including Saint-Mammès Cathedral, and for those wishing to extend their visit to Langres, there is also the town museum to explore.
From the Citadel of Langres to Dijon
56.59 mi
+771 ft
-1,476 ft
8 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Langres (Haute-Marne)
This route, initially designed to connect to the Culmont-Chalindrey railway junction, has been extended to Dijon due to the cancellation of the train service! It crosses the mustard fields of the Côte-d'Or and the former sand pits of La Tille, which have been converted into ponds that are more popular with fishermen than tourists.
Views of Langres between Arbigny-sous-Varennes and the Liez Dam
19.00 mi
+1,112 ft
-768 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Arbigny-sous-Varennes (Haute-Marne)
From Arbigny-sous-Varennes, the waters of the Presle stream flow into the Mediterranean, whilst from Orbigny-au-Mont those of the Liez flow into the English Channel. Perched on its hilltop, Langres serves as our landmark.
Through the Auberive State Forest from Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins
18.45 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,184 ft
9h 25
Difficult
Departure from Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins (Haute-Marne)
This stage offers the chance to discover some of the springs of the Langres Plateau, whose waters feed into the English Channel. After skirting the marshes, you enter the Auberive State Forest, in the heart of the Forêts National Park. The abbey founded by Saint Bernard in 1132 reveals its secrets. But why Auberive, exactly?
Valley, cliffs and Lake La Mouche from Perrancey-les-Vieux-Moulins
13.88 mi
+784 ft
-778 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Ciergues (Haute-Marne)
The walk is mainly through woodland, but with a few passages through farmland or pastures to vary the landscape. It visits four pleasant villages with churches and refreshing fountains, as well as several picnic areas. It offers views of Lac de la Mouche and winds its way along the foot of cliffs, some of which are jagged, such as along the "ecological trail" (from (15) to (16)).If you find the walk a little long, you can shorten it to about 15 km by cutting from (8) to (17).
Route de découverte de Fayl-Billot
3.34 mi
+200 ft
-207 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Fayl-Billot (Haute-Marne)
Fayl-Billot is a village of 1,300 inhabitants located in the Haute-Marne department. It is best known as the capital of basketry. There are many artisans practising this craft in the village. At the end of this walk, do not hesitate to take home a souvenir. This walk takes in the village’s main tourist and cultural attractions, such as the National School of Osier Cultivation and Basketry, Notre-Dame Church, as well as all the village’s wash houses and fountains.
Tour of Lake Vingeanne
5.31 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Villegusien-le-Lac (Haute-Marne)
Discover the wild flora and fauna in the heart of the Pays des 4 Lacs.
A circular walk around the Tufière de Rolampont and the Gallo-Roman mausoleum at Faverolles
10.95 mi
+974 ft
-978 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rolampont (Haute-Marne)
This walk, three-quarters of which is through woodland, allows you to enjoy two exceptional sites: the active tufa formation at Rolampont, and the Gallo-Roman archaeological site of the Faverolles Mausoleum.
Le Creux de la Chaudière depuis Dommarien
9.20 mi
+574 ft
-568 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Dommarien (Haute-Marne)
This route invites you to discover the heritage of the village of Dommarien. You will then continue through the Bois de la Côte Aubert to return to your starting point, crossing the plain and passing close to the village of Chassigny.Along the way, you’ll discover Dommarien’s bridge, wash houses and ‘patouillets’.
The three communes of the Montsaugeonnais
10.47 mi
+797 ft
-804 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Montsaugeon (Haute-Marne)
The Montsaugeonnais Community of Communes. Established by a prefectural decree of 19 November 2015, it was formed from the merger of the three communes of Montsaugeon, Prauthoy and Vaux-sous-Aubigny, which became delegated communes. Its administrative centre is in Prauthoy.
The route of the three municipalities will take you through the Montanson woods, which are very popular when the daffodils are in bloom from March to the end of April. You will also be able to explore the vineyards of the Montsaugeonnais.
The Prauthoy Massif
3.59 mi
+315 ft
-246 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Vaux-sous-Aubigny (Haute-Marne)
The walk starts not far from Aubigny Church and takes you on a lovely, easy circular route entirely through the Prauthoy Forest. Ideal for hot days. At the start or finish, enjoy the view from Aubigny Church of Mont Poupet and Mont Blanc, weather permitting.
Legends Trail in Argillières
5.41 mi
+410 ft
-407 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Argillières (Haute-Saône)
Argillières is a small village steeped in legend... Its castle is said to have been home in the 18th century to the famous bandit Mandrin, a hero to the people but a thief whom the authorities were determined to bring down at any cost. Concealed by a high wall, this castle, built in the 17th and 18th centuries, is now mainly occupied during the summer months.
The Route des Moines through the Morimond Forest
6.00 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Parnoy-en-Bassigny (Haute-Marne)
A pleasant walk around the site of the former Morimond Abbey and through the woods of the same name. Morimond Abbey, a Cistercian abbey founded in 1115, is the mother house of more than seven hundred monasteries for men and women in France and Europe. The route also takes you past the Morimond Lakes, a series of artificial lakes created by the Cistercian monks to supply water to the abbey’s various outbuildings: gardens, mills, sawmill, nail-making workshop, and so on.