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Saint-Germain (Aube) walks
Mont Martin and the Laines Valley
From the Chemin de la Grande Voie in the hamlet of Lépine (Saint-Germain), head towards Les Hauts des Forges and Mont Martin, then return along the Laines valley via theGR® de Pays ‘Plaines et Collines’ trail around Troyes.
Montaigu via Les Grandes Vallées
From the heights of Laines-aux-Bois, descend to the plain, visit the Fontaine site, the remains of the Gallo-Roman oppidum and the traces of the castle at the Montaigu nature site, then return via the Sentier des Moutons trail, ending with a walk through the charming hamlet of Les Grandes Vallées.
This route avoids the steepest paths.
Vineyards, fields and woods, ridges and valleys of Montgueux and Macey
Hike from the heights of Montgueux on the ridges overlooking Mesnil Vallon, crossing Macey and its national forest, then returning along the vineyards overlooking La Grange au Rez with a bird's eye view of Troyes.
Montaigu from Souligny
Cross the Souligny Communal Forest, descend into the Val de Gloire along the Sentier des Moutons, then visit the Montaigu nature site, the remains of the Gallo-Roman oppidum and the ruins of the castle, with a panoramic view of the Champagne plain on the way back.
The route follows sections of several well-signposted Sentiers des Moutons trails (8 km, 12 km, 14 km).
The Vauchassis Forest via the Belle Fayte ridge
Walk in the forest east of Vauchassis and return via the Crête de la Belle Fayte
The Sentier des Moutons from Bouilly
This trail follows one of the sheep tracks that allowed herds to move from the surrounding villages to the Essarts plateau when it was used as grazing land in the 19th century.
Since then, it has become a beautiful forest.
From Bercenay to Vauchassis
A short walk overlooking the villages of Bercenay and Vauchassis.
From Sommeval to Javernant
A short walk offering a beautiful view of the Crésantignes region and the forests of Jeugny and Aumont.
The Wolf Trail in Sommeval
The Sentier du Loup trail circles Sommeval. This pretty little village stretches out in a valley which, like an amphitheatre, is surrounded on three sides by wooded hills. The trail allows visitors to discover one of the last dry grasslands in the Pays d'Othe.
The trail is well maintained and clearly marked, but it is not recommended during the hunting season, from November to February.
The Loup trail starting from Sommeval
This variation of the Loup trail goes around Sommeval, a pretty little village nestled in a valley which, like an amphitheatre, is surrounded on three sides by wooded hills. The trail allows you to discover one of the last dry grasslands in the Pays d'Othe and to cross the forests of Javernant and Sommeval.
The trail is well maintained and clearly marked, but it is not recommended during the hunting season, from November to February.
Jeugny to Saint-Phal circular route
This route follows part of the L26 railway line, which has been disused since 1996, passing through the Fays-la-Chapelle tunnel. In 2018, an association called ASL26 was formed. Within three years, it had made the railway line between Jeugny and Auxon accessible to walkers.
The walk also takes in meadows and woodland.
Circular route in the Rumilly-les-Vaudes forest
This flat walk, suitable for all ages, starts and ends at the foot of the village’s 16th-century church. A 15 km walk suitable for everyone; pushchairs with large wheels are welcome.
Mostly shaded, it will nevertheless give you a glimpse of the village’s streetscape. The first half of this walk follows theGR®2
Around Rouilly and Sacey
A unmarked route that will take you on a tour of the churches of Rouilly and Sacey. A magnificent 360-degree panorama of the hills of Champagne, the forests of the Lacs d’Orient and the windmill at Dosches. Shaded paths beneath the canopy of trees.
Larivour route
Starting from a family-friendly beach, this route showcases the best features of the lakes of the Forêt d’Orient: it offers a pleasant mix of walking through a diverse state-owned forest and along the shores of Lac d’Orient, with stunning views of the submerged forest at ‘high tide’.
Discovering Trois Saints from Vallant-Saint-Georges
A pleasant walk along the “Discovering the Three Saints” route: Vallant-Saint-Georges, Droupt-Sainte-Marie and Droupt-Saint-Balse. The route allows you to discover the rich cultural, wildlife and plant heritage of this area. A very flat route along the Haute Seine Canal, the River Seine and the ponds, including the Brun.
Chaourçois Route
You’ll discover the wonders of the built heritage in the Chaourçois region, such as the Church of Saint-Jean-Baptiste in Chaource, home to countless treasures including the magnificent Entombment dating from 1515.