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Rethel walks
The vineyards of Château-Porcien
Association / Club / Walk leader
4.26 mi
+236 ft
-220 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Château-Porcien (Ardennes)
Explore the village nestled between the arms of the River Aisne, and take a walk through the hills above the village in the former vineyard.
South Ardennes Greenway from Château-Porcien to Pont-à-Bar
Visorando Member
47.70 mi
+367 ft
-98 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Château-Porcien (Ardennes)
A peaceful cycle ride along the Voie Verte Sud Ardenne, which runs alongside the Canal des Ardennes from Château-Porcien to Pont-à-Bar, punctuated by the numerous locks.To compensate for the difference in level between the Canal des Ardennes and the Meuse, between Le Chesne and Rilly-sur-Aisne, no fewer than 27 locks line the canal, 17 of which are within the Montgon area. Follow the Canal des Ardennes, discover its locks, via a short detour to the Château de La Cassine, and the passage through the Saint-Aignan tunnel.
Avaux Asfeld
3.95 mi
+36 ft
-39 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Avaux (Ardennes)
Discover the Canal des Ardennes, then the village of Asfeld with:
- its 17th-century Baroque church (unique in Europe and still open)
- its Grand-Cour square
- its renovated wash house.
Return via the old railway line, passing through the village of
Vieux Les Asfeld (old station and wash house).
A very easy route that can be enjoyed all year round.
Circular route starting from Signy-l'Abbaye and its forest.
7.76 mi
+607 ft
-591 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Signy-l'Abbaye (Ardennes)
This route allows you to discover Saint-Michel Church, its wash house on the Vaux and the national forest that stretches across several municipalities.
Moderator's note : many hikers seem to have had difficulties on this route, see reviews, use a GPS.
In and around Heutrégiville
2.85 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Heutrégiville (Marne)
A short walk in and around Heutrégiville to see the town hall, the Suippe, the mill and the church.
Heutrégiville and its mill
3.71 mi
+39 ft
-33 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Heutrégiville (Marne)
Short walk in the heart of Heutrégiville, the woods along the Suippe, the mill, and Vaudetré.
From Boult-sur-Suippe to Bazancourt: nature spots in our villages
5.44 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Boult-sur-Suippe (Marne)
Discovery hike through Boult-sur-Suippe and Bazancourt, alternating between village areas and nature along the waterways under the shady tree-lined paths. Discover the remarkable tree "La Pouplie", the churches, the cultural centre and the Rock of the Virgin Mary of the Sick in a setting between land and water.
Between Barbaise and Raillicourt
5.20 mi
+272 ft
-243 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Barbaise (Ardennes)
A walk for those who wish to stroll through the countryside when it’s not too hot (there aren’t many woods). The village of Barbaise has installed a number of truly welcome features, all with a touch of humour: an exhibition of paintings from different periods in the washhouse, a trail featuring moral lessons from fables accompanied by sculptures around the village, and a flower-filled pond alluding to Brussels’ Manneken-Pis.
The Heroes of Orfeuil
Local authority
9.02 mi
+390 ft
-387 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Semide (Ardennes)
The ‘ Les héros d’Orfeuil’ mountain bike trail offers a family-friendly ride through the heart of the countryside and the open landscapes of the chalky Champagne region. Easy and accessible, this route combines nature and history: it passes through sites steeped in history, such as the site of the former German naval gun or the Orfeuil National Necropolis. The route also invites you to discover a dry grassland where rare orchids bloom.
The Époye Stream
5.27 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Époye (Marne)
Walk along the Ruisseau d’Époyes from its source almost to where it joins the Suippe at Saint-Masmes. You’ll also discover the well-preserved industrial heritage of the village of Saint-Masmes.
Around the Ecogne Valley
6.29 mi
+472 ft
-404 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gruyères (Ardennes)
A bucolic walk through the Ardennes countryside and forest. Enjoyable for families, no major difficulties apart from the distance. Lots of animal tracks, wallows, a few fallen trees across the path, a stream crossing, and a few historic sites.
Discover Parfondeval and its surroundings
8.10 mi
+358 ft
-358 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Parfondeval (Aisne)
This rural commune, one of the "most beautiful villages in France", a few kilometres from the Belgian border, in a setting typical of the region, consists of a homogeneous habitat made of red bricks and grey slate roofs, which give it a certain character. Its small Protestant temple and, above all, its superb fortified Saint-Médard Church, dating back to the Middle Ages, are its most representative buildings. They make you want to stop off here on your way tothe Ardennes, Reims or the Picardy coast, which are not far away.
A short tour of Parfondeval
2.58 mi
+243 ft
-269 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Parfondeval (Aisne)
A short family walk through the streets of Parfondeval, discovering one of the most beautiful villages in France.
Circular route from Witry-lès-Reims to Berru
8.26 mi
+299 ft
-302 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Witry-lès-Reims (Marne)
A leisurely walk to discover biodiversity in a rural setting.
From Berru to Nogent: the woods of Berru
2.68 mi
+236 ft
-236 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Berru (Marne)
A short circular loop in the Berru woods, suitable for families, which takes you through the village, the sandpit and the heights of Nogent-l'Abbesse.
The “Terre aux Roches” route in Fagnon
2.28 mi
+318 ft
-318 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Fagnon (Ardennes)
Magnificent view over the village of Fagnon and the surrounding countryside.
In the Berru forest
7.07 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Cernay-lès-Reims (Marne)
A short walk in the forest offering beautiful views of Reims, the Saint-Thierry massif and the Reims mountains.
Between the Brune and the Serre
7.49 mi
+410 ft
-390 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Morgny-en-Thiérache (Aisne)
An easy walk along country lanes through vast fields of wheat and flax. The hills of the Thiérache offer sweeping views in every direction. Admire the churches at Morgny and Sainte-Geneviève, as well as the many fortified churches in the surrounding area.