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.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 180 m
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    Descent: - 181 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 266 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 186 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park below the primary school.
(S/E) Go up between the church and the town hall. Continue along Rue de la Mairie. Walk along the car park of the Salle des Fêtes and continue opposite on the path that descends along the Château woods.

(1) Take the first path on the left, which turns right at a right angle. You will reach the Grosmont intersection.

(2) Turn left and continue along the ridge overlooking Mesnil Vallon. Pass in front of the astronomical observatory.

(3) At the next intersection, descend to the right, passing in front of the pylon via Rue du Moulin.
Then descend to the D15 via Rue de la Croix. At the D15, turn left.
Note: at this intersection, you can shorten the hike by going down the white path on the left. See Practical Information.

(4) In front of the town hall, go back up alongside the school and continue along the passageway until you reach Rue de Turvenelle
Turn right, then turn left at the intersection with Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

(5) Leave the street via a wide grassy path, then continue uphill along the path in the woods on the left.
Cross part of the Macey National Forest.

(6) At the intersection with thePR®, turn left. Cross the D15b, then walk along the Bois Brûlé.

(7) At the intersection with a white path, take the descent to the right.
Cross the D91 and continue straight ahead.

(8) Turn left and go up a slightly steep climb around the motocross track.
Continue climbing along the motocross fence, then follow the path overlooking the vineyards. Take the Voie du Faîte.

(9) Descend by taking the tarmac road on the left.
Cross the D91 and climb back up to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 256 m - Car park below the primary school
  2. 1 : km 0.65 - alt. 250 m - Intersection at the edge of the Château
  3. 2 : km 1.78 - alt. 262 m - Grosmont intersection
  4. 3 : km 3.57 - alt. 243 m - Intersection near the large pylon
  5. 4 : km 4.57 - alt. 186 m - Macey Town Hall
  6. 5 : km 5.11 - alt. 203 m - Grassy path junction
  7. 6 : km 5.83 - alt. 249 m - Intersection on the heights of the Macey Forest
  8. 7 : km 7.53 - alt. 202 m - Intersection with a white path
  9. 8 : km 8.19 - alt. 204 m - Motocross circuit
  10. 9 : km 10.22 - alt. 263 m - Intersection of tarmac roads
  11. S/E : km 11.15 - alt. 256 m - Car park below the primary school

Notes

Between (2) and (3) All that remains of the Auboise Astronomical Association observatory are concrete bases that still allow you to observe the sky while lying on your back.
(3) At this intersection, you can shorten the hike by taking the path on the left. Then rejoin the circuit at point (7), continuing down the white path.
(8) Motocross circuit

 Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 18 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
canhard
canhard
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short hike. No particular difficulty, ideal for a Sunday stroll or to get back into shape. Very popular with walkers, mountain bikers, etc. in good weather. Takes less than 2 hours 15 minutes to complete.

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footsore
footsore

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk without too many difficulties. We missed the fork at point 5, but we just had to continue straight ahead for a short while to rejoin the PR further west.

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véroth
véroth

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Varied and magnificent landscapes. I've done it at least three times and I never tire of it.
This Sunday, it was a bit too crowded for my liking, but the weather was so beautiful!
Thank you!

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noonkamikaz
noonkamikaz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

nice

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Delph10
Delph10

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied hike with beautiful views.

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Maya_EH
Maya_EH

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A perfect hike! Very clear explanations allowing you to discover varied landscapes, particularly beautiful in autumn. Invigorating and soothing at the same time.

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mitche010
mitche010

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

beautiful route

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AuréJ
AuréJ

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A hike that is quite varied for our department, with fields, woods, vineyards and two villages. Pleasant to walk and well signposted!

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Ma tilda
Ma tilda

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 25, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A superb hike in the hills, surrounded by fields and woods.
Also possible by mountain bike, with one or two slightly steep sections but still doable, give it a try! ) And I recommend it for walking your dog, it's great!

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henri57
henri57 ★

Hello,

The observatory no longer exists.

@Citron10

That's quite right. I haven't yet taken care to report it.

Do it right away

See you soon

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Citron10
Citron10

That's quite true. I haven't yet taken care to point it out.

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verosano
verosano

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A varied route with beautiful panoramic views.
The astronomical observatory no longer exists.

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DIM10
DIM10

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 26, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, slightly longer than advertised!! Otherwise, a lovely hike!!

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Movanille
Movanille

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant walk under the sun on 16 February!

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Marolie
Marolie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very parish specific to Brittany points of view

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