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Vaux Pond – Retractable Gun Turret loop from Douaumont-Vaux

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Vaux Pond – Retractable Gun Turret loop from Douaumont-Vaux

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Vaux Pond – Retractable Gun Turret loop from Douaumont-Vaux

02:40

9.94km

110m

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: June 17, 2026

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1.19 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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4.75 km

Retractable Gun Turret

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Retractable turret that made the whole system tremble when you shot it

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5.21 km

Boyau de Londres

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Back in time through the trenches named after London.

Historical context: After the recapture of the forts of Vaux and Douaumont, the French command set up the essential connections to …

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5.39 km

TD3 Shelter

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This French bunker 'Abri TD3' was built between 1908 and 1909. It suffered heavy damage during the salg of Verdun. The bunker was captured by the German army on 1 …

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5.97 km

Monument to Muslim Soldiers

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In memory of Muslim comrades-in-arms who fell for France

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6.06 km

Soldier of the Law Memorial

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This monument depicts a recumbent French soldier and is dedicated to André Thomé, a member of parliament who volunteered for the front and was killed at Verdun on 10 March …

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6.31 km

Steps to World's Largest French War Cemetery

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These steps lead you to the largest French War Cemetery in the world. This cemetery contains the remains of 16,142 French soldiers and officers who fell during the Battle of Verdun (21 February - 18 December 1916).

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6.41 km

Douaumont Cave Shelter

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Abri-Caverne de Douaumont, also known as Abri 320, is located approximately 8 meters underground in the slope there. This Abri is located near the Ossuary and the French cemetery. The Abri could accommodate 300 men.
Source: Trace of War

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9.94 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

1.19 km

563 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

1.26 km

1.17 km

444 m

287 m

248 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

28°C

16°C

55 %

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Vaux Pond – Retractable Gun Turret loop from Douaumont-Vaux

Vaux Pond

Retractable Gun Turret

Boyau de Londres

TD3 Shelter

Monument to Muslim Soldiers

Soldier of the Law Memorial

Steps to World's Largest French War Cemetery

Douaumont Cave Shelter

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