Short walk in the forest at Rilly-la-Montagne

Hello,
I went there recently. I did indeed notice what you mentioned. However, I did not see the start of the pretty little path. I am not sure if it goes all the way to the edge of the woods. I did see where it ended, though.

To be checked.

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Date of your route : Sep 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The last stage of the route to the St Nicaise cross is marked by a grassy path that runs alongside a small pond. This path is not very pleasant (tall grass and clumps of earth) and is closed off by a barrier at the cross, whereas there is a pretty little path through the woods that runs parallel to it. It seems preferable to stay on this path rather than climbing the embankment towards the pond. It is therefore better to continue along the small path through the woods, turning left at the fork.

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Whether the forest is public or private, it seems that you have the right to hike on the path if it is accessible.

https://www.clcv.org/environnement-sante...

I conclude that unless otherwise indicated or blocked by a barrier, you have the right to walk on forest paths without having to consult the owners first.

Here, after point 6, it appears that the owner does not allow hikers to pass through his forest... That's a shame... I'll see how I can get to this path another way :-)

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Date of your route : Apr 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

First dry day of the school holidays, lovely walk in the muddy but pleasant forest with areas of lily of the valley that should be in bloom in a fortnight. We didn't follow the route from signpost 5, we turned left (lily of the valley area) instead of heading east, so we extended the walk.

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It's public before the 6th and private after that.

There is a pond. I suppose if people arrive in groups to enjoy the pond, the owner might not like it.

I've also been to this area many times and never met anyone. But I go there on weekdays.

I'm seeing more and more paths that were freely accessible two years ago, which are now blocked with barbed wire and signs. This is a very new phenomenon in the Montagne de Reims, where it's still very quiet compared to more populated areas. I think we need to check before suggesting a route on Visorando to make sure we're actually allowed to go there.

I'll take a look at the alternative route. If it joins the pretty path that you can see to the left of the private road, it's a good idea. I think it's in the national forest.

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I wouldn't say it's too crowded, but I used this route once or twice a week and only encountered two other hikers in three months.
However, just before crossing the small stream before reaching point 6, you can turn left and there, three metres to the left of the problematic private path, you can walk without any issues (which also leads to the cross). The trail participants this weekend are working to widen the small path.

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What a shame...

I had the same problem on one of my routes, which I had to remove from Visorando.

As a result, I now only suggest public paths, marked where possible. As long as there were only a few hikers, I think the forest owners tolerated it. Once the route was on the internet, it must have attracted too many people.

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Date of your route : May 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Warning! Between points 6 and 7, the path has been closed by the owner this week. At point 6, four trees have been brutally cut in half to prevent traffic (how barbaric...), and at point 7, six barbed wires block the passage.

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Date of your route : Mar 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Unfortunately, the route is rather monotonous, as you mainly walk along straight roads and there are no viewpoints. It is quite busy, and be careful of the humidity at the start of the route! Otherwise, there is convenient parking in a pretty village.

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Date of your route : Apr 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant, shaded walk through the forest.
Be careful to take the right path at the start, then everything is signposted.
Easy route, no particular difficulties. Option to take side paths with ease.

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Date of your route : Apr 26, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, the forest is beautiful. However, you cannot get close to the ponds.

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Good idea for a walk within the 10km limit for Reims residents.

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Date of your route : Mar 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very convenient and shaded car park at the start. We did the hike during the week, so it wasn't too crowded despite the lovely weather. Lots of forest paths with long straights, little shade but a pleasant route that is very well signposted. Highly recommended.

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Date of your route : Jul 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Good description for discovering the Reims mountains and the village.

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Please note that in Rilly, they hunt on Sundays.

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