Short brisk walk to Courtagnon

This is a short circular loop in the woods, which can be done with the family or at a brisk pace.

Details

n°1086893

Creation:
20 Apr 2018

Last update:
14 Sep 2021

Last review:
17 Oct 2021

Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.71 km
Average duration: 2h 50
Difficulty: Easy
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 111 m
Descent: - 112 m
Highest point: 272 m
Lowest point: 177 m

Country: France
District: Sermiers (51500)
Start/End: N 49.128648° / E 3.990898°
IGN map(s): Ref. 2712E, 2713E, 2812O
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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the Cadran car park on the Epernay-Reims road.

(S/E) Cross the road with caution. Just wait a moment until the flow of traffic allows you to cross safely. Opposite, take the forest path that starts next to the Cadran forest house. About 500 metres further on, you will come to a crossroads.

(1) Continue straight ahead (the path on the left will be the return route) without changing direction, until you reach the village of Courtagnon. Do not turn left or right, but walk on to Courtagnon.

(2) At the crossroads, turn left immediately and walk to the last houses.
Take the narrow path opposite that goes up into the woods. Then follow the Route Forestière du Chêne Penché opposite without changing direction.

(3) At the crossroads, with the road in sight, turn left to return to the path you took on the way there.

(1) At the crossroads, turn right. Cross the road and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 272 m - Cadran car park
1 : km 0.71 - alt. 244 m - Crossroads of the circular loop. Cross the - Ardre (rivière)
2 : km 3.81 - alt. 177 m - Village of Courtagnon
3 : km 7.41 - alt. 246 m - On the left, crossroads ahead on a road
S/E : km 8.71 - alt. 272 m - Cadran car park

Notes

Car park with picnic tables. Cars can be parked in the shade.

Please note that during rush hour, it is very difficult to cross the road. It is quieter at weekends.

Muddy sections near the village of Courtagnon.

At a brisk pace, takes 1½ hours.

Worth a visit

A beautiful oak tree along the route (a remarkable tree, indicated by a sign)

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5

Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5

Route interest
4 / 5

virgule

17 Oct 2021 at 14:40 7200

Thank you for this advice.

Wide paths are necessary for fast walking. A path through the woods would be dangerous.

You're right about the car park, but on the opposite side you can enjoy a snack at the tables when you arrive and put your shoes on without being run over by lorries. Setting off again by crossing the road can also be difficult.

The times to avoid are rush hour on weekdays, around 5 or 6 pm. Sundays are quieter. As there is a traffic light on the Reims side, there is always a moment when you can cross. You just have to wait.

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marine.s

17 Oct 2021 at 14:10 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 17, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant circular route through the forests of the Reims mountains, a very well-marked and straightforward route.
Note that most of the route follows forest roads (wide avenues) rather than forest trails. Quite busy at weekends.
The D951 can be tricky to cross depending on the traffic.
If there is space on the hard shoulder on the right-hand side, this is preferable to parking in the car park opposite.

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VDumoulin

07 Sep 2020 at 18:31 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

I didn't really enjoy this hike because I prefer small paths in the middle of the forest to wide paths and uninspiring landscapes.

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Karinette51

25 Jun 2019 at 16:25 7200

Yes, a lone wild boar. We thought it was strange too.

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virgule

24 Jun 2019 at 19:03 7200 • Edited: 24 Jun 2019 at 19:04 7200

A wild boar piglet without its mother?

Thank you for your kind review, Karine.

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Karinette51

24 Jun 2019 at 18:51 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Courtagnon is a very pretty village. We saw a fox, a weasel and a wild boar, but no cows.
Even at this time of year, the path is muddy.

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virgule

16 Jun 2019 at 11:33 7200

The path remains muddy after the village due to storms and wild boars. There are lovely Limousin cows and calves in the village.

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virgule

20 Nov 2018 at 18:18 3600

Thank you for this review. In the Marne region, there are few places where you can hike with dry feet at this time of year.

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ktroussel

19 Nov 2018 at 08:59 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A pleasant, well-marked hike that allowed us to discover the small village of Courtagnon, which is not far from us. Please note that depending on the season, the paths can be muddy in places. If you walk at a steady pace, the hike can be quite strenuous due to the slopes along the route.

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frog51

14 Sep 2018 at 19:54 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I took a group on a gentle hike along this route, which we completed in 2 hours and 20 minutes with a few breaks.
I had no trouble finding my way and I think the section through the small wood is a nice change from the beautiful avenues, but it's definitely not suitable in rainy weather.
I took a photo of the oak tree, but you already have one on the website.
Thank you
Frog51

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virgule

21 Jun 2018 at 18:19 7200

Thank you for this review.

You never know what the path will be like. I went there a month ago and the path was in very good condition. So I'm going to wait a while before taking my speed walking club there.

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leswws

21 Jun 2018 at 09:40 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very nice walk. The path is a bit bumpy on the way out of Courtagnon due to logging.

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virgule

18 Jun 2018 at 11:38 7200 • Edited: 18 Jun 2018 at 11:44 7200

Hello,

I am sorry you got lost. The road you are referring to is not even on the map.

The description says:

Continue straight ahead (the path on the left will be the return route) without changing direction, until you reach the village of Courtagnon.

You did indeed have to go straight ahead.

I will clarify this in the description by adding to "Continue straight ahead without changing direction until you reach the village of Courtagnon." Do not turn left or right.

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guytout-nenette

18 Jun 2018 at 10:02 7200

Overall rating : 3.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable

Hello,

I didn't complete the entire hike because I took a wrong turn.
One kilometre from the start, you come to a fork with a path on the right that is identical to the one from the first kilometre, and opposite, the path is slightly narrower.
So I turned right and found myself on the Chemin de la Noëlle.
I think it should be made clear at this point that you should not hesitate and should continue straight ahead.

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alain.deschildre

04 Jun 2018 at 17:54 7200

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

nice little walk in the forest

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