Fort de Vaux – Douaumont Ossuary loop from Douaumont

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Fort de Vaux – Douaumont Ossuary loop from Douaumont

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Fort de Vaux – Douaumont Ossuary loop from Douaumont

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13.0km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.2 km for 51 m

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1.54 km

Fort Douamont

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The fort was built between 1884 and 1886. After being modernized between 1901 and 1913, it became one of the emblematic sites of the Battle of Verdun in 1916: captured …

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3.62 km

Memorial 1st BCP

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The monument of the 1st BCP of Vaux-devant-Damloup pays tribute to 3 officers, 11 non-commissioned officers and 102 corporals and hunters who died on this location on 31 March 1916.

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3.72 km

Bridge over the Vaux Stream

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A sturdy bridge ensures that you can reach the other side without getting wet.

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3.78 km

Vaux Pond

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Small pond near the ruined village of Vaux devant Damloup, at the confluence of the Fausse-Côte, Bazil and Fontaines gorges. It was the centre of the fighting in March and …

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5.96 km

Fort de Vaux

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The Fort de Vaux can be visited. In addition to the building, it is worth taking a tour of the grounds to get an idea of the size and destruction …

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9.80 km

The Lion of Souville

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The Lion of Souville Symbol of resistance at the gates of Verdun; This impressive monument, unveiled on 1 October 1922, stands on the site of the former Sainte-Fine chapel and …

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10.4 km

Verdun Memorial

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The Verdun Memorial is a museum dedicated to the history and memory of the Battle of Verdun in 1916. The museum is very comprehensive, with an immersive experience that offers …

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12.2 km