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Thilleux walks
La Vigne aux Loups from Thilleux
A beautiful walk around Thilleux, Rozières and Sommevoire with a lovely view from the heights above Rozières. Please note: you will pass through the courtyard of Moulin des Prés; permission must be requested from the owner.
From the Étang de la Varnière to Les Vingt Journaux
A walk through Montier-en-Der allowing you to discover the Abbey Church of Saint-Pierre, a listed historic monument, and further on the former national stud farm, currently being redeveloped. Finish with a visit to the town centre and its gardens, and the little river Voire.
Jagée loop via La Borde
A lovely, varied walk that follows an old railway line and farm tracks through flat countryside and forest, passing through two small villages. Depending on the season, you may be lucky enough to find wild walnuts along the old railway line.
The Bois des Ermites
A short, bucolic walk in the forest between Bailly-aux-Forges and Laneuville-à-Rémy. Most of the route is in the forest, which is very pleasant in summer. In winter, the southern part can be a little damp.
The forest of Bailly-aux-Forges
This walk offers a wonderful immersion in the heart of the forest, in a setting of natural beauty and tranquillity. The route runs entirely through woodland. A walk particularly recommended in summer during hot weather.
Promenade en Forêt Domaniale du Der et à l'Étang le Jay
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.
The Pâtis and Saint-Victor circular in Soulaines-Dhuys
A pleasant circular walk starting from Soulaines, passing through the Bois du Pâtis and then on to the Domaine de Saint-Victor with its fallow deer. Return via the footpath.
Marked with white and green signs.
La Croix Jeanson between Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and Baudrecourt
Explore the plateau between Baudrecourt and Dommartin-le-Saint-Père and its many wind turbines, passing through Baudrecourt. Enjoy the pretty old stone houses, now renovated. You can also see a watercress bed in the Blaiseron riverbed.
The Petit Serin from Villiers-aux-Chênes
Walk through the Champagne plains, accessible during the hunting season.
Bois-dit Sartille between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud
A walk in the forest between Courcelles-sur-Blaise and Mertrud. In spring, you can pick lovely bunches of lily of the valley here. In summer, when you’re looking for a bit of cool shade, this route is ideal as it runs entirely through the forest.
Doulevant-le-Château circular loop
A walk steeped in history, as we pass through Doulevant-le-Château, where Napoleon stayed on two occasions. We also pass through Villiers-aux-Chênes, home to an ancient Merovingian cemetery, and finally through Dommartin-le-Saint-Père, where you can visit the Foundry Museum.
Between the Forest and the Chênoi
A short walk around Doulevant-le-Petit, through the forest. A very pleasant, easy stroll under the canopy. If you keep quiet, you may have the pleasure of spotting some of the many roe deer in the area.
Lac des Leschères in Wassy
A picturesque walk around the Leschères Reservoir; well-maintained and signposted, this short walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There are several picnic tables and a small open-air café available for your use.
Lac des Leschères and Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest
A pleasant walk around Lac des Leschères and through the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Communal Forest. It is utterly peaceful, with birdsong or the rustling of leaves in the wind, depending on the season. Lac des Leschères, known locally as ‘Digue’, is a former 40-hectare reservoir that fed the canal linking Brousseval to Saint-Dizier. The route takes you through the forest and along paths that are sometimes not shown on maps:the Visorando app is recommended.
La Wasseyenne
A short walk taking you to Lac des Leschères, then along the banks of the Blaise, ending in the heart of Wassy. It’s a route that’s at once idyllic, touristy and historic. You’ll pass by the old foundries of Montreuil-sur-Blaise.
Tour of Lake Der via cycle paths and the forest
Walk around Lac du Der on paved cycle paths through the forest and along the dykes.
From the port of Giffaumont to Étang la Dame and Étang Chevalier
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.
Circular route around the southern part of Lake Der, starting from Giffaumont
Walk starting from Giffaumont harbour, then following the southern basin and its birds, returning via the village in bloom (in season) and the Grand Der sea wall. Yellow/black and yellow/blue signposting.
Sources du Lac du Der, the river and the old canal
From the Sources du Lac du Der, passing through Éclaron, you will follow the old Canal de Wassy and then the Ruisseau des Fabriques, nicknamed the “little river”, before returning via the ponds and the cycle path.
The observatories of the Dervois bocage
A walk through the Dervois bocage takes you from one observatory to another, where you can observe many species of water birds.
Chantecoq passing by the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds
Walk around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, where there are many birds to observe.
Route des Outines Lakes
Circular route around the Landres and Grand Coulon ponds, passing by the birdwatching hides.
The Great Oak of Humbécourt
A pleasant walk in the Forêt du Der, between Humbécourt and the Grand Étang, offering the chance to visit the centuries-old Gros Chêne.
The Val la Pie loop in Daillancourt
Starting from Daillancourt, a small, typical village built of the region’s white stone, this is a pleasant little walk that follows the local paths, including a short stretch through the communal forest. Towards the end of the walk, you’ll catch a glimpse of the villages further up the Blaise valley.