Rembercourt-Sommaisne walks

Near the village of Pierrefitte-sur-Aire, this 10 km Vent des Forêts walk takes you on a journey to discover various works by artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.

A short route that will take you to the Plateau de Resson. You can enjoy a full 360° panorama.

Starting from the village of Fresnes-au-Mont, this ‘Vent des Forêts’ walk takes you on a journey to discover various works by artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.

Close to the village of Dompcevrin, this Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the works of various artists in the heart of the Meuse forest.

This 9km circular takes you to the Belvédère de Tannois and offers exceptional views over the Ornain valley.

A hike through the Trois Fontaines Forest will allow you to discover the karstic relief of the area with its numerous chasms, sinkholes and resurgences, and offer a historical glimpse of the region with its Trois Fontaines Abbey and the monument to those shot on 29 August 1944 in Robert-Espagne.

Near the village of Dompcevrin, this 12 km Vent des Forêts hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the Meuse forest, where you can admire various works of art.

This 24 km circular is quite difficult with an elevation gain of 400 m, hence its name. Picnic tables are available in all the villages along the route. The route takes 6 hours (including a picnic). 40% of the route is shaded. In Stainville, visit the 16th-century Saint-Mathieu Church with its baldachin altar, oil paintings of Christ, the Château de Choiseul and the 19th-century stone fountain.

Well-marked hike mainly in the forest, passing near the developed chasms (wooden barriers). Yellow, white and redPR® markings for theGR® 14 and 14B.

You will discover the Étang des Bercettes, classified as a sensitive natural area, and walk along the Argonais massif. TheGR®14climbs to reach the Haute Chevauchée. During this hike, you will explore part of the nature trail where you will find all manner of trees, including black walnut and silver fir.

A beautiful walk near Saint-Mihiel on small paths where you can see orchids, a menhir and animals.

A route combining rural forest landscapes and some interesting monuments from the Great War. There is also a lovely view of the Woëvre plain, Montsec and Lake Madine.

This history-filled route allows you to discover structures, shelters, command posts, entrenchments and an intermediate ammunition shelter still in good condition, as well as some remains of trenches and isolated combat posts.

A memorial hike on a site where very deadly battles took place between February and April 1915, considered by some historians to be a prelude to the Battle of Verdun (nearby), which was triggered a year later. Several monuments and numerous remains mark the route, including impressive craters left by huge explosions.

Route around the town of Saint-Dizier, along the Marne and the canals. Markings: large blue dots on the pavements, pedestrian crossings marked "La grande boucle" and blue circle wooden markers.

A route steeped in the history of the Great War. This route offers a chance to explore the woods replanted following the 1914–1918 war between France and Germany. There are several historical sites to explore, such as bunkers, shelters and buildings including the Douaumont Ossuary and Douaumont Fort.

Connect, in 9 km, the memorial, the destroyed village of Fleury, the ossuary, the Zigzag Trench and Fort Douaumont.

A pleasant walk in the Forêt du Der, between Humbécourt and the Grand Étang, offering the chance to visit the centuries-old Gros Chêne.

This route offers panoramic views of several villages in the Marne Valley and takes you on a tour of several archaeological sites.

A walk through the Dervois countryside, passing through Sainte-Livière, a pretty village in Champagne. During the walk, discover the Memorial to the Aviators of La Lampe (7), who were killed in the crash of their Marauder aircraft in 1945.

A very pretty walk through the forest and then along the canal, with a slightly steep climb at the beginning but which quickly becomes easier with the descent towards Sommeville. Picturesque spot: the passage under the railway line, then over the river on a metal footbridge.

A beautiful summer walk along the canal, then discover the pretty village of Curel and climb through the forest to reach Chevillon. Beautiful views of the Marne Valley and the Châtonrupt Viaduct (in good weather).

Nestled between the Aire Valley and the forest, this route starting from the village of Châtel-Chéhéry and its elegant château will take you to the outskirts of Apremont-sur-Aire to discover a significant memorial site: the German military cemetery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Walk in the Der woods, passing by the dykes, the port and the Nemours peninsula. Moderator's warning (03/07/2022): path reported as impassable from (7).

Starting from the Musée du Der in Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement, a lovely walk past an old mill, then through a village in the Champagne region, and back via the Lac du Der embankment. Yellow and blue markings on part of the route.

Fancy a walk that combines architectural prowess and forest? The Ariethal trail is for you. From Fléville, venture into an enchanting forest setting to admire the curves of the famous stone giant nestled in its green setting, the Ariethal Viaduct. This route will also invite you to enter the memorial plantation dedicated to the Big Red One, a living, green tribute that links this land to history.

Walk through the vast meadows between Autry and Condé-les-Autry (some of which are designated as a Natura 2000 site) and discover some of the war’s key events as you pass through the hamlet of La Mare aux Bœufs, which was a strategic point during the Great War. This trail can also start at the Mare aux Bœufs wash house, where you can choose to take the circular route or just the 5 km of the historical section. This part of the route features historical panels about the Great War.

Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.

The Pont d'Avrogne hike offers a variety of landscapes, including open countryside, wooded paths and peaceful rivers. Along the way, you will pass the Calvaire des Fusillés, a witness to local history, before reaching the remarkable confluence of the Aire valley, where you will discover typical riverside landscapes with remarkable wildlife.

Starting from Montcheutin, the Sentier de la Gravette trail takes you to the heart of an authentic region on the edge ofthe Argonne Ardennaise. This pleasant hike leads you to the charming village of Grandham, where time seems to stand still. Between vast open fields and the peaceful landscapes of the Aisne Valley, let yourself be carried away by a rejuvenating walk, perfect for getting away from it all and discovering a preserved rural heritage.

From the port of Giffaumont, follow the lake shore through the forest, looping around the Étang Chevalier and the Queue du Der, then return via Braucourt Beach and the south basin dyke.

Promenade champêtre dans la Forêt Domaniale du Der avec une partie en sous-bois, une partie autour d'un étang et une partie sur le GR®14B.

Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.

Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.

A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.