Loop 2: In the footsteps of the Dukes of Joyeuse
Between endemic nature, memory, and history, embark on the traces of the Dukes of Joyeuse through the remarkable landscapes of the Aire Valley, linking the ancient castles and abbeys, witnesses to a rich local feudal and aristocratic history.
Suggested breakdown into stages:
Day 1: Vouziers > Grandpré / 26.4 km / 6 h 35
Day 2: Grandpré > Apremont / 18.2 km / 4 h 30
Day 3: Apremont > Autry / 25.8 km / 6 h 25
Day 4: Autry > Vouziers / 27.2 km / 6 h 45
The GR de Pays Argonne invites you on a nature getaway in the heart of an authentic territory, between deep forests, secret valleys, and characterful villages. Discover a preserved Argonne, marked by history and the tranquility of its landscapes.
Complete GR de Pays Argonne loop: 386 km across the Argonne massif
The guidebook "Itinérances in the Argonne Forest" is available on the FFRandonnée website and at the tourist offices of Argonne.
The route is also available on the MaRando and Mon GR applications.