Montaigu — loop from Souligny

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Montaigu — loop from Souligny

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Montaigu — loop from Souligny

01:46

5.88km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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135 m

Montaigu Fountain and Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Montaigu fountain and pond are perfect places to take a break. The place has a picnic table and playground. On the hill of Montaigu, located above the source, was once the castle of the Counts of Champagne. The stronghold was destroyed in the 15th century following the Treaty of Troyes. At the top of the mountain, you have a panoramic view of the plain.

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3.60 km

Monument of Montaigu

Highlight • Monument

This monument, erected in 1946, pays tribute to the resistance fighters of the Libé-Nord movement who fought against the Nazis during the Second World War. You can also discover the natural site of Montaigu, where there are the remains of an ancient Gallo-Roman oppidum and a medieval castle destroyed in 1420. The hiking trail starts from the La Fontaine site and follows the old castle ditches . From the top of the hill, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Champagne plain.

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4.11 km

View of Troyes

Highlight • Historical Site

This natural site offers a breathtaking view of the city and the Champagne plain from the top of a hill which once housed a medieval castle. You can also discover the wooded paths, the old ditches and the fountain which marks a source. Picnic tables and benches will allow you to enjoy a meal outdoors. To get there, you can drive from the village of Souligny or follow the hiking route from Laines-aux-Bois.

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5.36 km

Montaigu

Highlight • Summit

Former castle mound accessible by bike from the north path, former main entrance. It is still surrounded by its two ditches.
It is accessible from the south by two pretty footbridges and a path with steps from the Montaigu fountain (this access is prohibited for bicycles and moreover impracticable because of the steps).

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