The Sheep Trail in Brienne-la-Vieille

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On the banks of the Aube, the meadows of the Pelouse des Brebis are home to remarkable flora. The information boards along the interpretive trail provide details on the fauna, flora and uses of this preserved natural area, which is classified as a Natura 2000 site.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.05 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 30 m
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    Descent: - 30 m
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    Highest point: 155 m
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    Lowest point: 125 m
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Sheep Trail

Description of the walk

Starts from the car park of the Écomusée de la Forêt d'Orient in Brienne-la-Vieille

Signposting: sheep symbol

(S/E) From the Ecomuseum car park, head towards the access road, turn right towards Aube and cross the bridge.

(1) After the bridge, take the first path on the left; this is the start of the nature trail. At the first junction (shared with the return route), take the first path on the right, following the sheep. At the end of this path, keep left to continue climbing.

(2) At the top, turn left to cross the forest.

(3) As you leave the forest, keep left and enjoy the view of Lac d'Amance. After 400 m, turn left to head back into the forest.

(4) Enter the meadow and follow the wheel tracks left by the manager (protected area! Do not pick flowers). As you leave the meadow, take the path straight ahead until you reach the access road from the outward journey.

(1) Retrace your steps along the outward route until you reach the Ecomuseum car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 125 m - Ecomuseum car park. Cross the bridge at the - Aube (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.34 - alt. 127 m - Entrance to the interpretive trail
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 155 m - Turn right at the top
  4. 3 : km 1.62 - alt. 146 m - Exit from the forest onto the GR
  5. 4 : km 2.32 - alt. 129 m - Entrance to the preserved meadow
  6. S/E : km 4.05 - alt. 125 m - Ecomuseum car park

Notes

Unpaved paths: 84.3%.

Interpretive trail marked with information boards and created by the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park.
Educational booklet: €2 (available at the Park Visitor Centre).

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
3.8 / 5
User 28778042

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short, very easy walk; the route is in full sun, so make sure you bring a hat and water if it’s very sunny

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guillaume7951
guillaume7951

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike to explore the surroundings of Brienne la Vieille. The terrain is varied. We did it in autumn, but I imagine that earlier in the season, with the flowers, it would have been even better! Ideal with children. Be careful when it has rained as the ground can be slippery.

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Cathy13
Cathy13

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy and short walk. We were disappointed by the lack of flowers, but that was certainly due to the time of year. Perhaps do it in spring....

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Hansi
Hansi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very muddy in places due to several days of rain, but otherwise a lovely, peaceful little walk

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