Vauclair Abbey Ruins – Lake Ailette loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

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Vauclair Abbey Ruins – Lake Ailette loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

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Vauclair Abbey Ruins – Lake Ailette loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

04:08

15.4km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

A pretty hike offering a beautiful vantage point on the lake and wooded passages.

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7.55 km

View of the Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a nice view of the area

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7.71 km

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay …

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8.21 km

Großer kostenloser Parkplatz

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The parking lot is very large and also suitable for motorhomes. There is also an information board and a table with benches on site.

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8.46 km

Bank

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Bench that invites you to linger with a view of the lake.

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8.58 km

Monks' Pond

Highlight • Lake

The re-created forest around the little pond hardly reminds of the WWI front line.

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10.6 km

Réserve naturelle des Coteaux du Chemin des Dames

Nature Reserve

11.4 km

Ailles village monument

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The Ailles Village Monument was erected by the Touring Club de France in 1932, marking the location of the ancient village of Ailles, completely destroyed during the First World War …

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13.7 km

Lake Ailette

Highlight • Lake

Lac d'Ailette is a beautiful lake located in the Aisne department of France, surrounded by forests and hills. It is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, as well …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.48 km

5.42 km

329 m

161 m

Surfaces