A circular walk starting from Pagny-sur-Meuse

A peaceful walk around the Meuse and Troussey, with the added bonus of crossing the Mazagran Canal Bridge.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 104 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 106 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 349 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 238 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the church in Pagny-sur-Meuse.

(S/E) Walk up past the church and join the Chemin sur le Canal. Turn right onto it, then continue left onto the Chemin Blanc, which runs above the canal. At the end, you’ll reach a junction where two paths meet

(1) Leave the path towards Sur le Mont on your right. Take the one on the left, which overlooks the Meuse valley and Troussey. Pass under the high-voltage power line and then through the railway tunnel. You’ll come to a mast, then walk alongside the Bois du Juré. Further on, you’ll reach a four-way junction.

(2) Turn left onto a dirt track. Leave the forest and head back down towards the railway line and the canal. Just before reaching the Croix Maury, turn left and take the small road that passes under the railway line and the canal. You will arrive opposite a property with horses. Cross the Marne-Rhine Canal.

(3) Take the path leading uphill to the right, joining the towpath (do not take the parallel path below). Follow the Marne-Rhine Canal, crossing the Mazagran canal bridge over the Meuse.

(4) Turn left onto the small path and head back down towards the Meuse before turning right. Take the path that climbs alongside a copse. At the sewage treatment plant, turn left onto the path that leads back down towards the Meuse. The path turns right and leads to Troussey. Enter the village and follow the Grande Rue to the fortified church of Saint-Laurent.

(5) Turn left, cross the church square, walk past the church entrance and join a path running alongside the Meuse. Turn left again, returning to the village entrance.

(6) Turn right onto the D36C. Cross the Meuse. After the bridge, take the small road opposite and leave the D36C, which turns left. Continue to a picnic area with a wash house.

(7) Just after the wash house, take the path climbing up to the right and join the towpath. Turn right and follow the canal to Pagny-sur-Meuse. Just before entering the village, leave the path to the river landing stage on your left, take the small tarmac slope and head towards the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 251 m - Church of Pagny-sur-Meuse - Canal de la Marne au Rhin
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 270 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 3.38 - alt. 349 m - Four-way junction in the forest
  4. 3 : km 5.77 - alt. 240 m - Towpath
  5. 4 : km 7.4 - alt. 247 m - Pont canal de Troussey
  6. 5 : km 9.14 - alt. 242 m - Fortified church of Troussey
  7. 6 : km 9.61 - alt. 240 m - Entrance to Troussey - Meuse (fleuve)
  8. 7 : km 10.37 - alt. 239 m - Path on the right
  9. S/E : km 14.35 - alt. 251 m - Church of Pagny-sur-Meuse

Notes

Start from the church in Pagny-sur-Meuse. There are several small car parks nearby.

Worth a visit

(1) Option to take the path on the right to "Sur le Mont" with a view of the Meuse valley and Troussey. (10–15 minutes round trip).
(4) Mazagran canal bridge
(5) Fortified Church of Saint-Rémi (Troussey).

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
windgilles
windgilles

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk with no particular difficulties. We took a path further down than the original route, turning left after the Troussey canal bridge (point 4). There’s a lovely church to visit in Troussey. Thanks to the author of this route.

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LE TOULOIS 54
LE TOULOIS 54

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk that starts on the hillsides and then follows paths through the fields. The charming village of Troussey is well worth a visit. The walk ends with a stretch along the canal, but it’s fine – it’s not boring. The wash house is a great spot for a picnic or a quick snack.

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RESSANON
RESSANON

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with varied scenery and beautiful views of the valley between points 1 and 2. The final stretch of the route between points 7 and DA, along the towpath, is shaded in the afternoon, which is a welcome relief on hot, sunny days.

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franchie
franchie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk along the Meuse, though perhaps a little monotonous on the way back along the canal. The detour into Troussey gives you the chance to visit the pretty church there, and the wash house was conveniently situated halfway along the walk, making for a pleasant picnic stop.

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Francis Muller
Francis Muller

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant

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