South-Ardennes Greenway

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South-Ardennes Greenway

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South-Ardennes Greenway

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118km

290m

Cycling

This route offers a beautiful crossing of the Ardennes between the hamlet of Pont-à-Bar, near Sedan, and Brienne-sur-Aisne on the Axon border. The route can be extended to Villeneuve-sur-Aisne, around thirty kilometers from Reims. The route follows the route of the South-Ardennes greenway, with a detour through Vouziers. On the…

by Ardennes Tourisme

Last updated: April 29, 2025

Waypoints

Pont-à-Bar

Highlight • Settlement

Hamlet in the commune of Dom-le-Mesnil, Pont-à-Bar includes a lock which is located on the Ardennes canal. This small town marks the start of the South-Ardennes greenway which runs along the canal for nearly 110 kilometers.

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27.9 km

Lovely stretch between Le Chesne and Montgon

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This section of the South-Ardennes greenway offers pretty passages while following the meanders of the canal. Numerous locks litter the route, punctuating your progress.

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32.7 km

Montgon lock

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The commune of Montgon has a certain number of locks on the portion of the canal which crosses it. Number 14, bordered by the greenway, offers a nice setting for taking a little break.

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36.4 km

Écluse de Semuy

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Ecluse de Semuy is a lock on the Canal des Ardennes, a canal that connects the rivers Meuse and Aisne in France. The lock is located near the village of …

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49.5 km

Vouziers

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Vouziers is the capital of Ardennes Argonne. A quiet town to stop off to enjoy its shops. Here is the grave of the famous aviator Roland Garros, who died in combat on October 15, 1918.

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86.5 km

Rethel

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With a rich historical heritage, the town of Rethel is crossed by the famous Canal des Ardennes. This ancient city experienced significant economic expansion before being 80% destroyed by the Great Wars.

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118 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.8 km

19.5 km

11.7 km

4.32 km

2.39 km

Surfaces

90.7 km

16.4 km

6.34 km

4.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

6°C

70 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

April 24, 2024

This route offers a beautiful crossing of the Ardennes between the hamlet of Pont-à-Bar, near Sedan, and Brienne-sur-Aisne on the Axon border. The route can be extended to Villeneuve-sur-Aisne, around thirty kilometers from Reims. The route follows the route of the South-Ardennes greenway, with a detour

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