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Morancourt via Les Convers from Mathons
From Mathons to Morancourt via the Bois des Convers and back via Haut de la Maize, making for a lovely, undulating walk through plains and woodland teeming with roe deer. You can’t complete the entire walk without spotting several.
In the footsteps of Philippe Lebon, starting from Charmes-la-Grande
This walk leads to Brachay, the birthplace of Philippe Lebon (1767), inventor of lighting gas produced by distilling wood. A bust in his honour stands in front of the town hall, and two houses that once belonged to him can also be seen.
Historic Blaiseron circular loop
A walk through a hilly, partly shaded area, passing through historic sites and ending, for the final two kilometres, by following the banks of the Blaiseron (a tributary of the Blaise). The three villages you pass through are steeped in history, and for a while you follow in the footsteps of Joan of Arc.
Between the Forest and the Chênoi
A short walk around Doulevant-le-Petit, through the forest. A very pleasant, easy stroll under the canopy. If you keep quiet, you may have the pleasure of spotting some of the many roe deer in the area.
Bois-dit Sartille between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud
A walk in the forest between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud. In spring, you can pick lovely bunches of lily of the valley here. In summer, when you’re looking for a bit of cool shade, this route is ideal as it runs entirely through the forest.
La Croix Jeanson between Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and Baudrecourt
Explore the plateau between Baudrecourt and Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and its many wind turbines, passing through Baudrecourt. Enjoy the pretty old stone houses, now renovated. You can also see a watercress bed in the Blaiseron riverbed.
Doulevant-le-Château circular loop
A walk steeped in history, as we pass through Doulevant-le-Château, where Napoleon stayed on two occasions. We also pass through Villiers-aux-Chênes, home to an ancient Merovingian cemetery, and finally through Dommartin-le-Saint-Père, where you can visit the Foundry Museum.
From Korea to the Blaise to Doulevant-le-Château
A lovely little walk through the woods, following the River Blaise and the old railway line linking Saint-Dizier to Doulevant-le-Château.
Route de Saint-Antoine à Rouécourt
A route exploring the Haut-Marne countryside (route no. 51, marked in yellow and green).
The forest of Bailly-aux-Forges
This walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the forest, in a setting of natural beauty and tranquillity. The route runs entirely through woodland. A walk particularly recommended in summer during hot weather.
Lac des Leschères in Wassy
A picturesque walk around the Leschères Reservoir; well-maintained and signposted, this short walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There are several picnic tables and a small open-air café available for your use.
Lac des Leschères and Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest
A pleasant walk around Lac des Leschères and through the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest. It is utterly peaceful, with birdsong or the rustling of leaves in the wind, depending on the season. Lac des Leschères, known locally as ‘Digue’, is a former 40-hectare reservoir that fed the canal linking Brousseval to Saint-Dizier. The route takes you through the forest and along paths that are sometimes not shown on maps:the Visorando app is recommended.
Lac des Leschéres and Belle Faysse Forest
Walk to Lac des Leschères, then through the Belle Faysse Forest. An easy route along a footpath that runs alongside the embankment, followed by a path through the forest. This walk is a shorter route between Lac des Leschères and the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Forest and is suitable for everyone.
The Bois de Rougemont in Curel
A lovely walk in the hills above Curel. The paths, tracks and trails are magnificent, offering beautiful views over the Marne valley.
The Bois des Ermites
A short, bucolic walk in the forest between Bailly-aux-Forges and Laneuville-à-Rémy. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer. In winter, the southern part can be a little damp.
La Wasseyenne
A short walk taking you to Lac des Leschères, then along the banks of the Blaise, ending in the heart of Wassy. It’s a route that’s at once idyllic, touristy and historic. You’ll pass by the old foundries of Montreuil-sur-Blaise.
The Petit Serin from Villiers-aux-Chênes
Walk through the Champagne plains, accessible during the hunting season.
Curel via Haut de Fosse from Chevillon
A beautiful summer walk along the canal, then discover the pretty village of Curel and climb through the forest to reach Chevillon. Beautiful views of the Marne Valley and the Châtonrupt Viaduct (in good weather).
La Genièvre and Le Tremblot from Chevillon
A short walk along the Ruisseau de Chevillon, a small Category1 stream for anglers, then through the forest on the slopes of Chevillon. Easy to follow, it becomes a bit of a physical challenge when you leave the valley and start the climb. Some lovely views lie ahead.
Le Haut de Crémont from Chevillon
A very pretty walk through the forest and then along the canal, with a slightly steep climb at the beginning but which quickly becomes easier with the descent towards Sommeville. Picturesque spot: the passage under the railway line, then over the river on a metal footbridge.
Sommeville via Le Châtelet and the Haute-Borne menhir
This route offers panoramic views of several villages in the Marne Valley and takes you on a tour of several archaeological sites.
The Val la Pie loop in Daillancourt
Starting from Daillancourt, a small, typical village built of the region’s white stone, this is a pleasant little walk that follows the local paths, including a short stretch through the communal forest. Towards the end of the walk, you’ll catch a glimpse of the villages further up the Blaise valley.
La Belle Maison in the Forêt du Val, starting from Villiers-aux-Bois
A walk through the Val Forest, one of the largest forests in Haute-Marne. Discover the Maquis du Val house and the ‘La Belle Maison’ roundabout.
Around the River Blaise between Blaise, Daillancourt and Guindrecourt
A walk around the Blaise river allows you to explore three villages in this valley.
Vignory Castle
A walk that allows you to explore Vignory, one of the “small towns of character”, with its Romanesque church and the remains of its feudal castle, as well as the forests and woods surrounding the village.
Circular route from Champ de la Forêt to La Motte
This walk takes you through the forest and countryside, amongst meadows and along the old railway line.
The two canals from Allichamps
Explore the disused Fabriques Canal, from Wassy to Saint-Dizier, the interesting canal bridge over the River Blaise, the village of Éclaron and its church, the canal feeding water from the River Blaise to Lac du Der, the old mill at Éclaron, the village of Allichamps with its church and the former foundry which manufactured piano frames for Gaveau and Playel until 1990.