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Wassy walks
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.
Lac des Leschéres and Belle Faysse Forest
Walk to Lac des Leschères, then through the Belle Faysse Forest. An easy route along a footpath that runs alongside the embankment, followed by a path through the forest. This walk is a shorter route between Lac des Leschères and the Montreuil-sur-Blaise Forest and is suitable for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
Circular route from Champ de la Forêt to La Motte
This walk takes you through the forest and countryside, amongst meadows and along the old railway line.
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.
La Belle Maison in the Forêt du Val, starting from Villiers-aux-Bois
A walk through the Val Forest, one of the largest forests in Haute-Marne. Discover the Maquis du Val house and the ‘La Belle Maison’ roundabout.
The two canals from Allichamps
Explore the disused Fabriques Canal, from Wassy to Saint-Dizier, the interesting canal bridge over the River Blaise, the village of Éclaron and its church, the canal feeding water from the River Blaise to Lac du Der, the old mill at Éclaron, the village of Allichamps with its church and the former foundry which manufactured piano frames for Gaveau and Playel until 1990.
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.
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 Chapel of the Poor in Bayard-sur-Marne, starting from Bienville
A walk to discover the Chapel of Our Lady of the Poor in Bayard-sur-Marne, built in 1954 by volunteers. Legend has it that a chapel had been built on the same site in the 17th century. A stone weighing 800 kg, which was discovered, serves as the altar in this chapel.
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.
Morancourt via Les Convers from Mathons
From Mathons to Morancourt via the Bois des Convers and back via Haut de la Maize, making for a lovely, undulating walk through plains and woodland teeming with roe deer. You can’t complete the entire walk without spotting several.
Sainte-Livière circular via La Lampe
A walk through the Dervois countryside, passing through Sainte-Livière, a pretty village in Champagne. During the walk, discover the Memorial to the Aviators of La Lampe (7), who were killed in the crash of their Marauder aircraft in 1945.
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