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Saint-Marcel (Ardennes) walks
The Ganguille dolmen and the villages of Bolmont and Hardoncelle
Visorando Member
4.98 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcel (Ardennes) (Ardennes)
A walk offering 360° panoramic views and taking you from one valley to another. As well as the Dolmen de la Ganguille, don’t miss the viewpoint over the Audry Valley and Hardoncelle Castle.
Murtin circular loop
4.18 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Murtin-et-Bogny (Ardennes)
A route offering varied landscapes (mill and reservoir, rock folds, woods, meadows) with a view of the Saint-Quentin de Rimogne mine headframe and the hamlet of Bogny with its picnic area.
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.
Around the Montcornet quarry
3.72 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montcornet (Ardennes) (Ardennes)
A short, easy walk in the woods of Montcornet.
Between the Rimognelle and the Sormonne
6.84 mi
+676 ft
-696 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rimogne (Ardennes)
A route that explores the area between the A304 and the old N43 national road. You will enjoy beautiful views of the Pre-Ardennes ridges and the Meuse basin. You will encounter the Sormonne and Rimognelle rivers.
Along the Richolle in Rimogne
4.94 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rimogne (Ardennes)
Short hike in the slate quarry area of Rimogne. From the Étang de Rosainruz to the Étang de la Passée in a Natura 2000 area. A path under the trees, near the Richolle stream, among blueberry and lily of the valley bushes.
In the Bois de la Havetière
5.74 mi
+620 ft
-604 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Short hike in the forest near Charleville.
Between the town centre and the banks of the Meuse in Charleville-Mézières
6.04 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
This is a circular route that can be started from various points (e.g. the Mont Olympe plain). It can be walked by any means (the paths are mostly closed to cars) and in all weathers as the route is tarmacked. It is suitable for children (minimal elevation gain) and offers picnic areas at several points. It is easy to follow.
The banks of the Meuse between Mézières and Warcq
4.50 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
A short walk off the beaten track along the banks of the Meuse, between Mézières and Warcq. Suitable for walking or mountain biking. Easy to follow and no significant elevation gain. A short section through the town of Warcq to cross the Meuse and the Sormonne, but most of the route is in the countryside.
Charleville and Mézières: two histories for one town
4.84 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Charleville and Mézières have had two very different histories. One was built on the orders of an Italian nobleman, Charles de Gonzague, whilst the other came into being thanks to the work of its craftsmen and the determination of its merchants.
From the Maison des Ailleurs to the Château des Fées in Charleville-Mézières
6.22 mi
+374 ft
-348 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Circular around a bend in the Meuse downstream from Charleville. The start is not far from Place Ducale. Parking is available at the campsite near the footbridge or near Avenue Gustave Gailly. There are some hills and a few high-speed roads to cross.
Blombay Mill
6.32 mi
+328 ft
-315 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Blombay (Ardennes)
An easy walk that will take you through three small villages in the western Ardennes, culminating in a visit to Blombay Mill. The mill was originally built in the mid-16th century, and its renovation, carried out by a local resident, was completed in 2024.
Circular route around the island of Montcy-Saint-Pierre
2.77 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Tour of Montcy-Saint-Pierre Island, along the right bank of the Meuse and the Montcy Canal cutting across the meander. A very easy route combining town and countryside, suitable for all ages. Both seasoned athletes and walkers seeking a change of scenery will find something to suit them. Numerous spots for observing the wildlife inhabiting the Meuse and several viewpoints overlooking Charleville-Mézières and the surrounding area.
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.
Circular on the southern shore of Lac des Vieilles Forges
5.03 mi
+335 ft
-341 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Renwez (Ardennes)
Walk along the lake on the undeveloped shore, then return to the starting point through the forest on the heights of the Bois de Renwez.
Saint-Marceau and the banks of the Vence
4.78 mi
+174 ft
-200 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Francheville (Ardennes)
A short hike that starts in the woods of La Francheville, continues to Saint-Marceau and ends along the banks of the Vence river, passing some industrial wasteland and the remains of water mills.
Tour of Lac des Vieilles Forges
6.76 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Les Mazures (Ardennes)
This walk takes you around Lac des Vieilles Forges in the Ardennes.This is a very accessible route, mainly through forest, but you can add more sections along the lake if you wish. It was a little muddy after the previous day's rain (wear appropriate footwear).
Around Montcy-Notre-Dame
5.00 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montcy-Notre-Dame (Ardennes)
Hiking between the river and the forest. Observe the beaver lodges on the two islands of Montcy, on the Meuse, and their tracks along the river. Opportunity to visit the linen museum. In the past, many houses had a wash house and the inhabitants washed the laundry of the bourgeoisie of Charleville. Montcy-Notre-Dame was nicknamed Montcy-les-Linges.
Woodland and the hills of the Forest from Montcy-Notre-Dame
3.65 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Montcy-Notre-Dame (Ardennes)
A pleasant circular route starting from the car park in front of the church at Montcy-Notre-Dame. The route climbs gradually up to the higher parts of the village, offering a lovely mix of open stretches and shaded sections through the woodland in the Forest area – ideal for a cool outing on hot days.
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.
Bridges and footbridges around the Dames de Meuse
11.98 mi
+1,312 ft
-1,312 ft
6h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Mazures (Ardennes)
Majestic view of the Meuse valley from the Dames de Meuse viewpoint, after passing through a wild boar park and crossing Laifour and Anchamps.
Circular Chemin des Fourmis in Deville
3.83 mi
+499 ft
-472 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Deville (Ardennes)
A circular route lasting a good two hours through the forest on a forest track.
The Semoy Valley and its hills
23.07 mi
+2,408 ft
-2,395 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Monthermé (Ardennes)
This forest route offers an introduction to the French section of the Semoy. At the various viewpoints, you can admire the rugged landscape shaped by the river and its many tributaries.
This walk takes you past almost all of the villages along the Semoy.
This route combines two other routes that I have described, starting from Thilay.
The Meuse ridges at Monthermé
9.12 mi
+2,234 ft
-2,228 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Monthermé (Ardennes)
Starting from Monthermé’s river port, the climb up the Ardennes ridges overlooking Monthermé and Bogny-sur-Meuse. Pass by the viewpoints at La Roche à Sept Heures, La Roche Bayard, Les Quatre Frères Aymon and La Roche aux Sept Villages.
Please note: very important – in the event of rain or frost, the section between points (7) and (8) may be difficult for beginnersFollow the alternative route signposted from the station at point (7) to reach the Quatre Fils Aymon
La Roche à Sept Heures in Monthermé
3.65 mi
+751 ft
-751 ft
2h 20
Moderate
Departure from Monthermé (Ardennes)
A lovely walk for the whole family. Numerous viewpoints over the Meuse and a wide variety of landscapes.Early spring is the perfect time to enjoy a clearer view of the Monthermé loop. We were inspired by the guidebook "Les Ardennes à pieds" for this hike.
Les Dames de Meuse
3.22 mi
+797 ft
-797 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Laifour (Ardennes)
The route climbs through the forest, then along the rocky slope, to the Belvédère des Dames de Meuse, which offers a breathtaking view of the valley.
From Les Hauts du Terne to Les Hauts Buttés
9.77 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,142 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monthermé (Ardennes)
This hike will take you in the footsteps of the Cerceaux quarry workers and the inhabitants of the "Hauts" who once lived off livestock farming, crop cultivation and forestry. You can stroll along these varied paths, perhaps once trodden by pilgrims from Saint-Antoine des Hauts Buttés. On the way back, you will enjoy an easy descent along the Pilette stream.
La Crête de l’Enveloppe and Le Roc la Tour
8.77 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,634 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Monthermé (Ardennes)
A two-part trail. The first section, through woodland, leads to an extraordinary jumble of rocks. The second takes you through a coniferous forest before offering a succession of magnificent panoramic views and vantage points over Monthermé and the Meuse valley.