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  • Hiking in the Aisne passing through the Porte de Soissons
    Hiking in the Aisne passing through the Porte de Soissons Photo: Ville de Laon

Hiking in Aisne

Hauts-de-France,France

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1 hour from Paris, less than 2 hours from Lille, 30 minutes from Reims and very close to Belgium, Aisne, the historical cradle of France, oscillates between bucolic green and forested landscapes, a rich architectural heritage, large preserved areas suitable for unusual and sporting activities, traditional know-how…

Thousands of facets to amaze you and embark on the adventure on foot!

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Aisne

Queen's Dragons Watering Trough
Hiking Trail · Aisne
Route in Laon: Fountains and drinking troughs of the medieval city
recommended route Difficulty moderate
8.4 km
2:21 h
109 m
130 m
Explore the fountains and drinking troughs of the medieval city of Laon along this 6 km route steeped in history.
Morlot Battery (1879)
Hiking Trail · Aisne
Walking route Laon hill: water from bottom to top
recommended route Difficulty easy
5.6 km
1:35 h
108 m
114 m
The medieval city of Laon is full of unusual heritage. Through this route you will discover fountains, wash houses, and watering troughs collecting water from the springs originating from the Laon hill.
Hôtel-Dieu
Hiking Trail · Aisne
Route in Laon: 'Via the dirt railways'
recommended route Difficulty easy
5.5 km
1:33 h
102 m
101 m
Discover the heritage of Laon, from the lower town to the upper town, through a beautiful 5 km walk!
Hiking Trail · Champagne-Ardenne
The Way of Saint James from Namur to Reims
recommended route Difficulty moderate
283.8 km
75:45 h
4,331 m
4,184 m
The Way of Saint James allows hikers coming from Northern Europe to reach Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle in Spain.The Namur-Vézelay section passes through the Ardennes at Rocroi, Rimogne, Signy-l'Abbaye, and Château-Porcien. 
Cycle route Ham - Froissy
Hiking Trail · Sum
The Vallée de Somme Cycle Route
recommended route Difficulty easy
190.8 km
13:05 h
267 m
217 m
Hiking Trail · Aisne
Laon circuit 'The crown'
recommended route
8.8 km
2:21 h
37 m
37 m
A 9 km route allowing you to go around the "crowned mountain," built on a witness hill overlooking the surrounding plain.
Church of Vadencourt
Hiking Trail · Picardy
Walking circuit Vadencourt-Grand-Verly-Tupigny-Lesquielles St Germain-Vadencourt
recommended route Difficulty moderate
12.2 km
2:41 h
89 m
90 m
Loop of 11.5km without difficulty (At the creation of the route, 12.2km, later with navigation 11.5km)
PR 14 Memorial Americans & PR 15 Memorial Australians
Hiking Trail · Picardy
PR 14 Memorial Americans & PR 15 Memorial Australians
Difficulty easy
15.6 km
4:00 h
75 m
75 m
on your  way you see a few monuments of WWI and the tunnel in Riepval built under Napoleon
Hiking Trail · Picardy
Saint-Gobain - Raised Stones Trail (small loop + Quarry)
Difficulty easy
5.2 km
1:25 h
219 m
219 m
Raised stone path with passage to the Sébourgand quarry.
Saint-Valery
Hiking Trail · Picardy
GR800 Somme Trail
Difficulty easy
225.2 km
54:54 h
679 m
761 m
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Hiking and walks in Aisne

The Aisne is a French department whose name comes from the river of the same name. It belongs to the Hauts-de-France region.

The Aisne is surrounded by the departments of Nord, Somme, Oise, Seine-et-Marne, Marne, and Ardennes, as well as by Belgium.

Among the many places to discover are the Villers-Cotterêts castle, the ruins of the medieval castle with a birds of prey show at Château-Thierry, the Condé castle in Condé-en-Brie, the Coucy castle in Coucy-le-Château-Auffrique, the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Laon, the Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais Cathedral of Soissons, the Abbey of Saint-Nicolas-aux-Bois and its priory, Le Tortoir, the Saint-Vincent Abbey of Laon, Saint-Martin Abbey of Laon, the Templar chapel of Laon, Notre-Dame Abbey of Longpont, Saint-Jean-des-Vignes Abbey of Soissons, the ruins of Vauclair Abbey, the fortified churches of Thiérache including that of Parfondeval Saint-Médard, Saint-Michel-en-Thiérache Abbey, the Chemin des Dames with the Dragon's cave, the Californie plateau, the Malmaison fort, the Hurtebise farm, the Basques monument, old Craonne, the ghosts of Landowski on the Butte Chalmont of Oulchy-le-Château, and the Godin familistère in Guise.

Rooted in rural areas, the department of Aisne has an exceptionally rich natural heritage. Plains, forests, meadows, moors, lakes, rivers, and wetlands make it an impressive biodiversity reservoir while offering us landscapes as striking as they are varied.

This great natural diversity makes Aisne a top destination for hiking. More than 300 km of trails crisscross the department, allowing those who walk them to experience intense "nature" experiences.

Some hiking ideas in Aisne

Whether you are fans of nature, wildlife, history, or old stones, Aisne offers a multitude of walking circuits to satisfy your desires for fresh air and discovery.

Here are some suggestions of hiking routes to do in the region. But after all, adventure is also about making your own path. So, go for it!

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