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The Ghosts of Butte Chalmon
Visorando Member
8.43 mi
+430 ft
-436 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Armentières-sur-Ourcq (Aisne)
Near the Ourcq Valley, on a hillock in the middle of fields, stands a monument commissioned to celebrate the victory of the Second Battle of the Marne but which, instead of glorifying the victors, pays tribute to those who died or went missing in the Great War. This work by sculptor Paul Landowski is the main destination of this memorial hike. Three beautiful churches, dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, complete the picture.
Loop from Coincy to La Hottée du Diable via Villeneuve-sur-Fère
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.29 mi
+459 ft
-433 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Coincy (Aisne)
A hike through the woods to discover bluebells, the village of Villeneuve-sur-Fère where Paul Claudel lived, and a visit to the Hottée du Diable (a unique rock erosion site).
La Hottée du Diable from Villeneuve-sur-Fère
13.04 mi
+719 ft
-748 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villeneuve-sur-Fère (Aisne)
A very varied walk, the main highlight of which is the Hottée du Diable sandstone boulder field (a mini Fontainebleau). The rest of the walk alternates between forests, meadows and farmland, crosses several streams, and takes in a fine variety of churches and chapels. There are also numerous remains of cave dwellings and the ruins of an abbey at Val Chrétien.
This is also the home of Camille and Paul Claudel, whose house can be visited during the season and on opening days.
In the Tardenois region
8.23 mi
+338 ft
-338 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Seringes-et-Nesles (Aisne)
A stroll through peaceful countryside just an hour from Paris, where you will find fortified castles, a 12th-century church and an American cemetery from the First World War.
Between the Marne and the vineyards, at Mont-Saint-Père and on the Coteau des Orchidées
8.25 mi
+738 ft
-715 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Chartèves (Aisne)
In the footsteps of Léon-Augustin-Lhermitte, painter of the peasants of Champagne, late 19th century.
Walk up Mont-Saint-Père, passing by the Gland orientation table, then stroll along the Marne to finish up on the Chartèves hillside, a nature reserve where you can find around thirty plant species (orchids, etc.) and invertebrate fauna (spotted salamanders) and insectivorous birds.
The Clignon Valley starting from Belleau
9.79 mi
+748 ft
-735 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aisne
Along the way, you will pass through the charming villages of the Clignon Valley, the Moulin de Brisé in Monthiers, the wash house in Licy Clignon, the fountain in Torcy en Vallois, the American and German military cemeteries in Belleau, and the Bois de Belleau.
The Chamery circuit
Local authority
3.56 mi
+246 ft
-236 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Coulonges-Cohan (Aisne)
The hamlet of Chamery is part of the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. Situated on high ground, it offers numerous views over the village of Coulonges. This route takes you to the memorial stone commemorating Quentin Roosevelt, son of President Theodore Roosevelt, whose aeroplane was shot down during an aerial battle over Chamery on 14 July 1918. You will also come across the commemorative fountain donated to the hamlet’s residents by the Roosevelt family.
From Mézy-Moulins to Baulne-en-Brie
10.54 mi
+705 ft
-607 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Mézy-Moulins (Aisne)
The right bank of the ‘Deux Rives en Omois’ forms the first section of the circular route, taking you through the eight villages in the Aisne department that make up the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Mézy-Moulins, Connigis, Monthurel, Celles-lès-Condé and Baulne-en-Brie.
Explore the wash houses of Coulonges-Cohan and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial
3.85 mi
+207 ft
-203 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Coulonges-Cohan (Aisne)
This short route will take you back in time to the charming village of Coulonges-Cohan. Visit the wash houses, the castle (ruins) and the Quentin Roosevelt memorial. Each point of interest is marked by an information panel on site.
The history of Coulonges-Cohan
10.03 mi
+709 ft
-679 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Coulonges-Cohan (Aisne)
This walk, within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan, allows you to explore all the information panels created by the association “Coulonges-Cohan, un autre regard”, covering the history of the municipality, daily life and the events that have shaped the village. It also enables you to discover the vast majority of the municipality’s fountains and wash houses. The end of the route takes you past the Auberge de la Roue Fleurie, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink!
The Van Vollenhoven monument and the Château-Fée hill
6.51 mi
+299 ft
-276 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Longpont (Aisne)
The Retz Forest was the scene of intense fighting during the two battles of the Marne, in September 1914 and during the summer of 1918. Numerous monuments retrace this history, and this hike, which starts at the foot of the ruins of Longpont Abbey, passes by a memorial built in 1938. Beech and pine forests, with beautiful fern undergrowth, await you on this mainly forest trail.
From La Fontaine to the American monument at hill 204
6.74 mi
+459 ft
-443 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Château-Thierry (Aisne)
Historical walk from Jean de La Fontaine to the memorial commemorating the first engagements of the American army in 1918, passing through the Champagne vineyards.
Around Château-Thierry
9.06 mi
+466 ft
-479 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Château-Thierry (Aisne)
A picturesque walk through La Fontaine’s birthplace and the earliest vineyards of Champagne.
From Château-Thierry to Nogent-l'Artaud along the right bank of the Marne
11.03 mi
+988 ft
-991 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Château-Thierry (Aisne)
Take a stroll through La Fontaine country, passing by the First World War memorial and ending up between the sky and the Champagne vineyards.
From Château-Thierry to Chézy-sur-Marne along the Dhuys Aqueduct
11.06 mi
+266 ft
-279 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Château-Thierry (Aisne)
This is a walk that’s easily accessible by train and offers the chance to explore the Dhuys Aqueduct and the banks of the Marne.
The Dhuys Aqueduct is an underground aqueduct, built between 1863 and 1865. When it was built, it supplied Paris with drinking water from the Dhuys. It runs for 128 km, almost entirely on a level course. It is a pleasant spot, closed to all traffic, grassy and well-maintained.
From Château-Thierry to Nogent-l’Artaud along the left bank of the Marne
12.91 mi
+961 ft
-948 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Château-Thierry (Aisne)
In the land of Jean de La Fontaine… A tour of his birthplace and a walk through the heart of the AOP vineyard closest to Paris.
On the heights of Cohan
4.77 mi
+289 ft
-279 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Coulonges-Cohan (Aisne)
Cohan is a hamlet within the municipality of Coulonges-Cohan. It is dominated by its beautiful listed church, with its distinctive slate-covered bell tower. The walk offers several opportunities to enjoy magnificent views, including a fine vista over Cohan as well as the village of Coulonges. This route also takes you through the hamlets of Party and Villomé.
La Table des Hussards as seen from Crézancy
5.86 mi
+397 ft
-374 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Crézancy (Aisne)
The La Table des Hussards route passes through the villages of Crézancy and Mézy-Moulin. On this route, you follow the Marne river to reach its confluence with the Surmelin. You’ll pass through woods and meadows, but above all, the steep slopes of the vineyards.
Discovering the natural heritage of Essômes-sur-Marne
6.26 mi
+702 ft
-702 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Essômes-sur-Marne (Aisne)
This route will take you on a journey of discovery through the landscapes of Essômes-sur-Marne: the banks of the Marne, vineyards and woodland.It passes through three protected natural sites managed in partnership with the Hauts-de-France Nature Conservancy:- the Collinette wetland on the banks of the Marne;- the Bois de la Côte 204 and its yellow-bellied toads.- the calcareous grassland at Montcourt and its wild orchids.
Vineyards, farmland and woodland from Essomes-sur-Marne
10.12 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,115 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Essômes-sur-Marne (Aisne)
A lovely circular walk through varied landscapes, taking you along the slopes of the westernmost vineyards in Champagne, as well as through farmland and woodland. There are some very pretty views over the Marne Valley, along with churches, an abbey church and a temple, all of which are quite remarkable. And, of course, the monumental American Memorial in Château-Thierry.
Loop between Passy-sur-Marne and Dormans through villages and vineyards
10.94 mi
+860 ft
-860 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Passy-sur-Marne (Aisne)
A circular walk starting from Passy-sur-Marne, taking in vineyards, châteaux, villages, the banks of the Marne and wash houses, not forgetting the military cemetery and the Dormans Memorial 1914-1918. A busy day steeped in history.
The Tour de la Garenne between Connigis and Crézeancy
5.99 mi
+367 ft
-341 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Connigis (Aisne)
The Tour de la Garenne passes through the villages of Connigis, Saint-Eugène and Crézancy. It follows a section of the (underground) Dhuis Aqueduct, which carries water to Val d’Europe.
A walk through Soissons through the ages
4.57 mi
+69 ft
-82 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Soissons (Aisne)
With a history stretching back two thousand years, the city of Soissons boasts a wide variety of architecture: Gallo-Roman ruins, Gothic abbeys and churches, Renaissance and Louis XIII pavilions, Art Deco buildings, and more. This urban hike invites you to discover this rich heritage! There are also several memorials in this city, which was on the front lines of the First World War.
Via the Vieux Prés de Saint-Eugène
4.84 mi
+262 ft
-253 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Saint-Eugène (Aisne)
The “Par les Vieux Prés” route is one of the 11 short routes in the Surmelin Valley. It passes through the villages of Saint-Eugène, Monthurel and Condé-en-Brie. As you follow the Dhuis Aqueduct, enjoy the many views of the valley and its villages.
Circular walk starting from Dormans, on the GR®14 and along the banks of the Marne
11.05 mi
+620 ft
-620 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dormans (Marne)
This is a lovely walk through very varied terrain: vineyards, plenty of woodland, and the banks of the Marne towards the end of the route. You can visit Dormans, its castle and the Marne Battles Memorial.
From Dormans to Port à Binson via the GR®14, returning along the banks of the Marne
15.01 mi
+1,309 ft
-1,309 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Dormans (Marne)
This walk takes you along theGR®®14from Dormans to Port à Binson, through vineyards and woods. The return journey follows the banks of the Marne on the unpaved side, which is the more pleasant route. It is long but not difficult, as there is little change in elevation.
Mont Bonneil and the Champagne vineyards
8.95 mi
+499 ft
-512 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Azy-sur-Marne (Aisne)
After climbing Mont Bonneil, which offers a beautiful view over the Marne, take a stroll through the Champagne vineyards to the Abbey Church of Essomes, then return to your starting point by following the bends of the Marne.
Via the Prés de Buire
7.20 mi
+436 ft
-456 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Celles-lès-Condé (Aisne)
This route is one of the 11 short circuits in the Surmelin Valley. Along the way, you’ll discover the charms of the villages of Celles-lès-Condé, Baulne-en-Brie (Vallée-en-Champagne) and Condé-en-Brie.
Circular route between Condé-en-Brie and Baulne-en-Brie along the Surmelin
7.92 mi
+479 ft
-479 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Condé-en-Brie (Aisne)
This short walk will take you along the Surmelin Valley, through villages rich in historic monuments. The scenery is very varied: woods, vineyards, orchards, fields and pastures.
It’s not difficult, but best avoided in very hot weather as there is little shade.
Condé-en-Brie, the Surmelin, the Verdonnelle and the Dhuis aqueduct
13.73 mi
+1,266 ft
-1,257 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Condé-en-Brie (Aisne)
This is a long day’s hike that will allow you to explore Condé-en-Brie, Pargny-la-Dhuis and the very pretty Verdonnelle valley. You’ll walk along the Dhuis Aqueduct, which offers lovely views of the Dhuis valley.
The Dhuis Aqueduct and Condé-en-Brie
4.68 mi
+482 ft
-453 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Condé-en-Brie (Aisne)
This is a unique little hike that will allow you to discover the Dhuis aqueduct and visit Condé-en-Brie, its castle and its historic centre.
The Grosse Pierre route between Condé-en-Brie and Monthurel
3.83 mi
+194 ft
-194 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Condé-en-Brie (Aisne)
The La Grosse Pierre route passes through the villages of Condé-en-Brie, Monthurel and Celles-lès-Condé. This route runs alongside the Grande Rue, where you’ll find the tourist information sign for the Surmelin Valley.
Les Rus de Montreuil-aux-Lions
9.45 mi
+722 ft
-745 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Montreuil-aux-Lions (Aisne)
At the gateway to Champagne, Montreuil-aux-Lions invites you to take a walk among well-tended vineyards and bubbling streams. In addition to its imposing town hall and listed Saint-Martin church, there are numerous footpaths where you can appreciate the preserved local heritage. Montreuil-aux-Lions is full of hidden gems, some of which have been forgotten, waiting to be rediscovered.
The wash houses of Sainte-Aulde
11.94 mi
+951 ft
-965 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Aulde (Seine-et-Marne)
Combining open countryside with views over the Marne valley and the dark woods of the damp hillsides, this route, steeped in history, will allow you to discover the small Briard wash houses and the views that inspired the painters of the ‘École de Luzancy’.
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