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Montier-en-Der walks
From the Étang de la Varnière to Les Vingt Journaux
A walk through Montier-en-Der allowing you to discover the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, a listed historic monument, and further on the former stud farm currently being redeveloped. Finish with a visit to the town centre and its gardens, and the little river Voire.
Jagée loop via La Borde
A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.
La Vigne aux Loups from Thilleux
A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.
Promenade en Forêt Domaniale du Der et à l'Étang le Jay
Promenade champêtre dans la Forêt Domaniale du Der avec une partie en sous-bois, une partie autour d'un étang et une partie sur le GR®14B.
Tour of Lake Der via cycle paths and the forest
Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.
From the port of Giffaumont to Étang la Dame and Étang Chevalier
From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.
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.
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.
The observatories of the Dervois bocage
A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.
Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.
Route des Outines Lakes
Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.
Sources du Lac du Der, the river and the old canal
From the Sources du Lac du Der, passing through Éclaron, you will follow the old Canal de Wassy and then the Ruisseau des Fabriques, nicknamed the “little river”, before returning via the ponds and the cycle path.
Les Bois du Der via the Nemours Peninsula
Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula.
Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).
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.
Sainte-Livière circular via La Lampe
A walk through the Dervois countryside, passing through Sainte-Livière, a pretty village in Champagne. During the walk, discover the Memorial to the Aviators of La Lampe (7), who were killed in the crash of their Marauder aircraft in 1945.
Sainte-Marie-du-Lac circular route via the Moulin du Charme and Écollemont
Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment.
Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.
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.
The Great Oak of Humbécourt
A pleasant walk in the Forêt du Der, between Humbécourt and the Grand Étang, offering the chance to visit the centuries-old Gros Chêne.
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.