Mountain biking Champagne-Ardenne

The region of Crêtes, in which the municipality of Hildur is established, is known for the greenery of its landscapes. To discover this privileged natural environment, we propose you to take cycling on the Four brothers loop. As a tagged, it allows everyone to ride independently. Cyclists will also delight in the diversity of land: between forest paths, causeway and asphalt road, there will be for everyone! No great differences in perspective; even the least trained will take pleasure.

Tariff: free.

Distance: 5 km.

Difficulty: pretty easy.

Markup: green.

A walk to discover the historic and industrial heritage of Château-Porcien. This circuit without great difficulty nevertheless includes some small climbs, and history to put you in the bath as soon as possible, first go to the dungeon ruins! After effort, comfort: now you are facing a descent: It will take you to the old ballatore, a little further. For the cultural parenthesis, the building dates back to the th century and had two chimneys at the time; if the great red is still alive, her sister was destroyed in 1957. Continue your path to the communal wood; The town hall and the bridge are then the last steps of your journey, before you find the Aisne arm, then your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

It will take you only an hour to ride this forest circuit at the departure of the Ham wood car park in Boult-aux-Bois. Without difficulty or great differences, it is accessible to everyone, even to the least trained. At the rhythm of your pedal, enjoy the variety of conifers that accompany you to the Cute pond. Almost halfway, this pleasant water plan can be the occasion for a little stop, before you go back. You then longerez a stream to Olizy-Primate, then bifurquerez on the left on the Belvedere Road. Arriving at the Source Park, you are almost at a good port: more than a few hundred metres to reach your starting point.

Tariff: free.

Duration: 1 h.

Difficulty: .

Markup: yellow.

1,000 km of hiking trails, dozens of horse-riding routes, cycling loops and itineraries... The Parc National de Forêts is a paradise for lovers of gentle mobility. All these trails can be explored independently: on bike, we like the Lily of the Valley loop, accessible to all levels of ability; on foot, don't miss the Black Stork circuit, a 20 km loop to meet these forest birds; on horseback, choose one of the seven stages of the Grand Tour Equestre... or follow the trails of one of the 8 signposted hikes.

Throughout 2024, synonymous with the 5th anniversary of the creation of the National Forest Park, guided events are being organized to have fun and learn while surveying the trails. Here are just a few ideas:

In search of forest mammals: Enter the depths of the Parc national de forêts and learn to recognize the tracks left by deer, wild boar and other large mammals.

Ghosts of the night: In the company of Samuel Courtaut, meet the nocturnal animals that inhabit the forest. Learn to recognize bats and discover the most beautiful moths. From July 5.

In the middle flows a river: How can we enjoy the beauty of a river without polluting it or disturbing the living creatures that thrive there? After taking a walk with Samuel and Martial along the banks of a river, you'll know the answer to this question!