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Saint-Martin abbey – Porte de Soissons loop from Laon

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Saint-Martin abbey – Porte de Soissons loop from Laon

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Saint-Martin abbey – Porte de Soissons loop from Laon

02:11

28.8km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.9 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.20 km

View of Laon Cathedral on the Crowned Mountain

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8.42 km

Vorges

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Vorges is a small village located approximately 6 km south of Laon, in the Hauts-de-France region. The village has a rich history dating back to Roman times, when it was part of the territory of the Rèmois, a Gallic tribe.
In the 5th century, the Germanic and Frankish people settled in the area, which led to the further development of the village. During the early Middle Ages, under the rule of Clovis and the influence of Bishop Saint Rémy, Christian influence began to grow in Vorges. Archaeological excavations have uncovered Merovingian tombs, which contain some of the first Christian cemeteries in the region.
In the 12th century, Vorges was mentioned in several historical documents and had a thriving wine-growing sector with 512 vineyards owned by various abbeys. The village also has a fortified church, built between 1180 and 1230, which was reinforced during the Hundred Years' War to withstand attacks from the English and Burgundians.

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12.9 km

Chérêt Fountain

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Chérêt is a small commune in the Aisne department, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The village has an area of approximately 3.71 km² and a population of approximately 144 inhabitants (2021)
Places of interest according to Wikipedia:
Église Saint-Nicolas.
Croix en pierre sculptée à côté de l'église.
Monument aux morts.
Fontaine.

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23.8 km

Laon Upper Cobbled Climb

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24.4 km

Leaning Tower

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The Tour Penchée in Laon, also known as the “Leaning Tower,” is a historic tower located in the city of Laon in the Hauts-de-France region. The tower is part of the city’s old fortifications and is located near the Porte de Soissons.
What makes this tower special is its distinctive leaning structure, reminiscent of the famous Tower of Pisa. Visitors can climb the tower for a panoramic view of the city, including the beautiful Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Laon.

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25.1 km

Saint-Martin abbey

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Founded in 1124 in Laon in the modern department of Aisne in Northern France, the Abbey of St Martin was one of the first foundations of the Premonstratensian order. Together with the abbey of Cuissy and the abbey of Floreffe, it was considered one of the primarii inter pares or senior houses of the order (Wikipedia).

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25.3 km

Porte de Soissons

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The Porte de Soissons is a medieval city gate in Laon. It is one of the three remaining city gates of Laon and was built at the beginning of the 13th century when the fortifications were resumed. The gate is located in the south-west of the medieval city and is built of sandstone and limestone. The gate was originally known as the Porte Saint-Martin or Soibert, but was later renamed after the nearby town of Soissons. The rear of the gate (which was demolished in 1895) offers a cross-section of this type of defensive system: a vaulted room on the first floor, giving access to the harrow and the machicolation.

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28.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

7.87 km

7.79 km

1.77 km

565 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.89 km

6.59 km

1.87 km

962 m

961 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Saint-Martin abbey – Porte de Soissons loop from Laon

View of Laon Cathedral on the Crowned Mountain

Vorges

Chérêt Fountain

Laon Upper Cobbled Climb

Leaning Tower

Saint-Martin abbey

Porte de Soissons

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