Via the Vieux Prés de Saint-Eugène

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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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.84 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 262 ft
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    Descent: - 253 ft
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    Highest point: 433 ft
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    Lowest point: 240 ft
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Description of the walk

In Saint-Eugène, you can park on Rue du Mousset, after the bridge over the stream, by the tourist information sign (or in the square near the church).

(S/E) From the car park, head back towards the village centre until you reach the traffic lights on the D4. Turn left to cross the road bridge. Then turn right onto the D851 towards Connigis and Monthurel. Cross the railway line, then the Surmelin bridge. Continue right on the D851 towards Monthurel.

(1) At the first junction in the village of Monthurel, take the D85 on the right towards Celles-lès-Condé. In the centre of the village, by the town hall, follow the arrow straight on towards Condé-en-Brie.

(2) After 300 metres and before the last houses, turn right down Rue du Moulin. After the last house, continue down the path to the right until you reach the mill.

(3) After thefirst bridge over the Surmelin, follow the track to the left and cross a second bridge over a tributary of the river. Head towards the railway line.

(4) At the junction, before the railway line, follow the sign and turn left onto the farm track that runs alongside the railway line. Continue straight on, enter the village via Chemin du Bouvier and join the main road, the D4, to Condé-en-Brie.

(5) At the junction, follow the arrow to the right towards Saint-Eugène. At the roundabout by the town hall, turn right, staying on the D4 towards Crézancy.

(6) After the sports hall, at the junction, head left towards the secondary school. After the school, take the path that climbs to the right towards the forest.

(7) After 350 metres, take the Chemin de l’Aqueduc on the right, which is blocked by a metal barrier. Follow the Dhuys Aqueduct for 2 km. At the new barrier, at elevation 128, take the path leading down to the right towards Saint-Eugène and join Rue Joyeuse.

(8) Walk down this street to the right towards the village. Pass a street on your left and continue to the junction; follow the arrow on the left towards Crézancy to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 246 ft - Car park - Surmelin
  2. 1 : mi 0.9 - alt. 348 ft - First junction. Rue de Celles. D85
  3. 2 : mi 1.14 - alt. 315 ft - Rue du Moulin
  4. 3 : mi 1.45 - alt. 249 ft - The Mill - Surmelin
  5. 4 : mi 1.81 - alt. 262 ft - Railway line sign
  6. 5 : mi 2.44 - alt. 269 ft - Main road. D4
  7. 6 : mi 2.62 - alt. 282 ft - Junction after the sports hall. Rue du Collège
  8. 7 : mi 3 - alt. 433 ft - Metal barrier. Chemin de l’Aqueduc
  9. 8 : mi 4.52 - alt. 312 ft - Saint-Eugène. Rue Joyeuse
  10. S/E : mi 4.84 - alt. 246 ft - Car park - Surmelin

Notes

This route can be completed by mountain bike.

Please note: take care during the hunting season.

Worth a visit

- The villages of Saint-Eugène, Monthurel and Condé-en-Brie

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