The Buse Walk in Châtel-Saint-Germain

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From Square du Tagnon, the route climbs towards the historic site of Mont Saint-Germain, then joins the Haie des Échevins and the Fort de Guise military road. After passing through Montvaux, the route follows the Route de Guerre through the forests of Forey and Flutôt, then descends along the edge of the woods towards Châtel. The final stretch takes you past the railway line, the Chemin des Fourrières and Place Bompard, before following the stream back to Square du Tagnon.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.33 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 1,083 ft
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    Descent: - 1,217 ft
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    Highest point: 1,220 ft
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    Lowest point: 663 ft
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Description of the walk

Starting point: Square du Tagnon.

(S/E) Take the Route de Vernéville to the left for about 50 metres and cross the ditch on the right.

(1) Take the Sentier du Prieuré. At thefirst bend, continue to the right.

(2) Walk towards, then across, Mont Saint-Germain (viewpoint, necropolis, ruins of the former church of Châtel-Amanvillers, the priory, Jean d’Apremont’s castle and ancient fortifications at the Butte des Pins). Cross the limestone meadow. Take the Route de Guerre on the left.

(3) Just before the car park, take the Haie des Échevins on the right.

(4) At the junction with the Route Militaire du Fort de Guise, turn right onto this tarmac road and follow it to the Route de la Vallée de Montvaux.

(5) Cross the RD643, then the tennis club car park. Continue past the information sign on the Route de Guerre.

(6) Cross the old railway line (there’s a picnic spot at a place known as ‘Halte de Montvaux’), and continue along the Route de Guerre, heading uphill through the Forey or Graoully State Forest, then the Flutôt Municipal Forest.

(7) At the crossroads, before the turn-off for “Le Gros Chêne – chapelle” and just before the pine forest, take the path on the right which runs along the edge of the woodland.

(8) Before leaving the woodland, take the path on the right and stay along the edge of the Bois de Forey. Follow this path, which is marked by white boundary stones.

(9) Begin the descent towards the village. At the junction of several paths, take the one on the right and continue downhill to the edge of the railway line. Take the path on the right, then quickly turn left.

(10) Cross the railway line. Head down towards the Chemin des Fourrières near the sports hall. Turn left, then, after 50 metres, turn right towards Place Bompard.

(11) Walk along the stream to the right. Cross Rue de Verdun to reach Square du Tagnon (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 814 ft - Square du Tagnon
  2. 1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 715 ft - Fossé
  3. 2 : mi 0.4 - alt. 1,010 ft - Mont Saint-Germain archaeological site
  4. 3 : mi 0.85 - alt. 1,010 ft - Haie des Échevins
  5. 4 : mi 1.71 - alt. 1,119 ft - Junction with the Fort de Guise
  6. 5 : mi 2.91 - alt. 764 ft - Montvaux Valley - Ruisseau de Montvaux (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Fosse des Vieilles Eaux
  7. 6 : mi 3.11 - alt. 823 ft - Former railway line
  8. 7 : mi 3.97 - alt. 1,102 ft - Junction on Route de Guerre, before the pine forest
  9. 8 : mi 4.4 - alt. 1,138 ft - Exit from the Bois de Forey
  10. 9 : mi 5.67 - alt. 1,037 ft - Start of the descent towards Chatel
  11. 10 : mi 6.1 - alt. 719 ft - Former railway line
  12. 11 : mi 6.21 - alt. 663 ft - Place Bompard - Ruisseau de Montvaux (cours d'eau) - Affluent du Fosse des Vieilles Eaux
  13. S/E : mi 6.33 - alt. 686 ft - Square du Tagnon

Notes

Car park nearby

Worth a visit

Mont St-Germain archaeological site: information about the site is available on the town hall’s website and at the town hall.

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