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Hauts-De-France

California Plateau – Old Craonne Cemetery loop from Craonne

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Hauts-De-France

California Plateau – Old Craonne Cemetery loop from Craonne

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4.2

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31

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California Plateau – Old Craonne Cemetery loop from Craonne

01:16

4.67km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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786 m

California Plateau

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The Plateau de Californie, situated above the ruined village of Craonne, was a strategic high point during the First World War. In April 1917, it became the scene of fierce …

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1.62 km

Californie Plateau Observation Tower

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The California Plateau Observation Tower is a wooden tower inaugurated in 2013 that stands 20 meters high on the eastern edge of the California Plateau, a strategic site during the …

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2.40 km

Plateau de Californie

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The California Plateau is a historic site that was the scene of fierce battles during World War I. Today it is a wooded area with trails that offer panoramic views …

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4.39 km

Old Craonne Cemetery

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5

4.61 km

Place de la Croisette

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4.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.65 km

1.18 km

754 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

827 m

815 m

291 m

< 100 m

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