The vineyards at the gateway to Champagne

Set off to explore the vineyards of the Marne Valley.
As you wander and meet people, an authentic region will reveal itself.
Luminous landscapes will unfold as you pass the vineyard-covered hillsides that wind along the Marne.
Enjoy a bountiful region that offers a blend of tradition and wine tasting during your visit to the Portes de la Champagne!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 19.84 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 131 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 136 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 184 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 54 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Saâcy-sur-Marne (77730)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.973667° / E 3.219977°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2513E, 2514SB, 2613O, 2614O
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Description of the walk

Departure from Nanteuil/Saâcy-sur-Marne SNCF station

(S/E) Leave the station and turn left onto the D55 heading north towards Nanteuil-sur-Marne. Cross the bridge over the Marne, turn right to follow the right bank of the river, pass the boat landing stage, and look for the first path on the right.

(1) Follow this old towpath for several kilometres, ignoring the turn-offs to the left.

(2) Turn right to pass the Charly-sur-Marne lock.

(3) Continue along this towpath, passing under the D82 bridge, until you reach Charly-sur-Marne beach.

YellowPR® markings

(4) Turn left, heading due north, to follow the Mail de la Marne, then Rue Leviel Petel, and arrive at the perpendicular Rue Émile Morlot.

Red/whiteGR®11Amarkings, thenGR®14A

(5) Turn left onto this street, cross the Ru de Domptin and turn right onto Rue Rudenoise, cross the D 969 and Voie André Rossi (quick crossings) and continue straight ahead on the same street, which becomes a farm track. Follow this track uphill to a road junction.

(6) Cross the D842 road leading to Villiers St-Denis, then also cross the D84 road leading to Bézu le Guéry, and continue through the vineyards.

(7) Turn left, ignore the signposting leading to L’Omois, then turn onto the first track on the right.

(8) Further on, head left for a few metres onto the road towards Nanteuil/Bézu le Guéry and continue right between woods and vineyards, still following theGR® route.

(9) The path crosses the Bois de Gillayottes, following a wild but well-trodden route; exit straight ahead, ignoring the turn-off to the right, and join the Route du Limon then the Grande Rue de Méry sur Marne.

End of red/white markings

(10) Walk down the street, pass the junction on the right and, after 50 metres, take a path between two houses which leads you to the church square.

(11) Walk down the Sente de l'église to the bus stop, cross the D402, and cross the bridge over the Marne via Rue du Pont (D68a).

(12) Turn left at the first junction and follow Chemin des Popelins to Avenue du Général Leclerc, which you take on the left.

(13) Turn left onto Avenue du Général Leclerc and head back down towards the station

(S/E) Pass the memorial; the station is on the left.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 63 m - Railway line - Gare de Nanteuil-Saacy
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 57 m - Boating Centre - Église Sainte-Marguerite-d'Antioche (Nanteuil-sur-Marne)
  3. 2 : km 7.17 - alt. 58 m - Towpath
  4. 3 : km 8.17 - alt. 57 m - Les Îlettes, Port of Charly-sur-Marne
  5. 4 : km 8.84 - alt. 58 m - Picnic area and playground
  6. 5 : km 9.47 - alt. 64 m - Rue Émile Morlot
  7. 6 : km 11.68 - alt. 137 m - Junction with the D842
  8. 7 : km 13.67 - alt. 169 m - Junction between the GR de l'Omois and the GR 11A
  9. 8 : km 14.54 - alt. 150 m - Nanteuil/Bézu-le-Guéry road
  10. 9 : km 15.95 - alt. 146 m - Edge of woodland/vineyards - Pierre à sacrifice.
  11. 10 : km 16.79 - alt. 110 m - Route du Limon
  12. 11 : km 17.59 - alt. 78 m - Start of the path from the church
  13. 12 : km 18.09 - alt. 57 m - Chemin des Popelins junction - Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste (Saâcy-sur-Marne)
  14. 13 : km 19.6 - alt. 66 m - ZA Avenue du Général Leclerc
  15. S/E : km 19.84 - alt. 63 m - Memorial to the deportees - Gare de Nanteuil-Saacy

Worth a visit

Charly-sur-Marne beach, picnic tables.

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

4.3 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 26279843

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied and very enjoyable walk in this lovely area; I’d definitely recommend it. You might want to do it in the opposite direction if it’s very hot.

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BRARD
BRARD

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very satisfied

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Celbou
Celbou
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, starting along the banks of the Marne on a beautiful shaded path, then crossing the vineyards.
We met a horse breeder and then two young winegrowers. We had a picnic between 3 and 4 o'clock.
A truly beautiful hike. On my Oregon 700: 20.8 km (no errors during the hike), elevation gain 220 m, walking time = 6 hours.
Note: parking at Nanteuil-Saâcy station is paid!

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virgule
virgule

Hello,

are there any grapes left on the vines?

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Carabin.didier
Carabin.didier

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk. Perhaps best done in the opposite direction when it's sunny, to enjoy the shade along the Marne in the afternoon. Long with little or no elevation gain... Another nice picnic spot at the lock before the 4.
In September, remember to bring a bag for the walnuts!
We only spoke to the grape pickers and the horse breeder... no hikers on a Saturday in early September.

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Christiane Menneret
Christiane Menneret

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

There are some GR markers missing in the vineyards.

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Michel Christian
Michel Christian
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2023
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

On a hot day, we did this circular route in the opposite direction, so that we could tackle the hills in the cool of the morning and enjoy a leisurely return along the banks of the Marne.
Around midday, we stopped in the centre of Charly at the ‘DORE LEGUIETTE’ champagne house, where we received a very warm and generous welcome. I bought two bottles; it’s good, but it’s heavy – 3.2 kg.
It’s a walk we’ll definitely do again; what’s more, there’s a perfect spot for a picnic at the ‘4 ’ on the banks of the Marne and the little road towards Charly.

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ageep
ageep

Thank you! Personally, I prefer the end of summer.
I look forward to bumping into you one day on our lovely paths along the Marne.

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virgule
virgule

A lovely spot.

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