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La boucle des lacs de Champagne

in Troyes

286.3 km

Easy

Starting from Troyes, a motorbike trip that takes you along the Champagne lake route.
Would you like to go for a motorbike ride around Lac du Der? This itinerary reveals some of the jewels of the Champagne region!
- Troyes, an ancient medieval city famous for its fairs, with a remarkable heritage in its historic centre
- The 3 lakes of the Aube and the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park
- The vineyards of the Côte des Bar
- Lac du Der, one of the largest lakes in France

Departure

Troyes
Difference in height

1195.94 m
Documentation
GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

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Points of interest

1 Troyes

2 Dienville and Amance Lake

4 Der Village Museum

5 Metallurgic Park

6 Cirey's castle

7 Bar-sur-Aube and the vineyard

8 Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park

9 Mesnil Saint-Père and Orient Lake

1 Troyes

Troyes, Europe's capital of stained glass, is a colourful medieval city, with narrow streets, timber-framed houses, remarkable churches and 16th-century town houses. Taste the local specialities, chaource and andouillette, as you stroll through this gourmet city and its historic charm.

www.troyeslachampagne.com

2 Dienville and Amance Lake

The Giffaumont-Champaubert nautical base is a leisure and activity centre located to the south of Lac du Der, one of the largest lakes in France, with a 400-berth marina.
Casino, restaurants, bars, campsites, visits, water sports and leisure activities - everything you need for an unforgettable day out!

Free parking for motorbikes with lockers is also available.

4 Der Village Museum

This museum retraces the history of the Lac du Der and presents old traditional crafts. The region's historic timber-framed heritage (church, barn, etc.) is preserved here.

Village Musée du Der

MUSEUM

Sainte-Marie-du-Lac-Nuisement

Musée_du_lac_du_Der_Prosopee_wikimedia_commons.JPG

5 Metallurgic Park

Metallurgic Park traces the history of cast iron in Haute-Marne, the birthplace of the famous Guimard Paris metro entrances and Wallace fountains. Discover a know-how that's still relevant today, through a scenography and demonstrations.
An original cultural stop-off on the industrial heritage trail!

METALLURGIC PARK

MUSEUM

Dommartin-le-Franc

6 Cirey's castle

17th and 18th century castle. A place of love and study for Voltaire and the Marquise du Châtelet.

CHÂTEAU DE CIREY-SUR-BLAISE

HISTORICAL SITES AND MONUMENTS

Cirey-sur-Blaise

7 Bar-sur-Aube and the vineyard

Bar-sur-Aube lies at the heart of the vineyards of the Côte des Bar Champagne Tourist Route.
Vineyards, hillsides, cultural monuments... you'll pass through picturesque landscapes along the way.

8 Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park

Located in the Aube department, the Forêt d'Orient Regional Nature Park boasts remarkable landscapes, with large lakes, vast oak forests and picturesque villages. Created in 1970, it was one of the first five Regional Nature Parks in France. The House Park in Piney has a permanent exhibition, a shop selling local produce and expert advice on exploring the region's natural and heritage treasures.

9 Mesnil Saint-Père and Orient Lake

Lac d'Orient is the largest water spot in the Aube department. Beaches, restaurants and leisure activities delight visitors.

1196 meters of difference in height

Start altitude : 111 m
End altitude : 109 m
Maximum altitude : 343 m
Minimum altitude : 108 m

Total positive elevation : 1196 m
Total negative elevation : -1198 m
Max positive elevation : 151 m
Min positive elevation : -91 m