Ramparts of Laon – Porte d'Ardon loop from Laon

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Northern France

Ramparts of Laon – Porte d'Ardon loop from Laon

Moderate

5.0

(3)

hikers

Ramparts of Laon – Porte d'Ardon loop from Laon

05:00

18.7km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.74 km

Ramparts of Laon

Highlight • Historical Site

The climb is rewarded with a nice view under the city walls of Laon

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.0 km

Viewpoint

12.3 km

Laon Old Town — Murals and Fortifications

Highlight • Historical Site

The historically significant city has many medieval buildings, including the famous Laon Cathedral. With the historic fortified old town on a table mountain, Laon has the largest contiguous protected area …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

12.4 km

Herring Alley

Highlight • Other

12.8 km

Porte d'Ardon

Highlight • Monument

The Porte d’Ardon is one of the medieval city gates of Laon. The current structure dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. Originally, this gate was called “Porte Royée” because …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.8 km

Viewpoint on the northern city wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint with bench and binoculars overlooking the vast surroundings.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

13.9 km

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Highlight • Other

The Cathedral of Our Lady of Laon is one of the most important cathedrals of the early Gothic (12th C) in France in the northern French city of Laon, located on a witness mountain (cuesta).

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.1 km

Nine-leaf alley

Highlight • Other

Very surprising, in a really insignificant alley, those beautiful drawings.
Very worthwhile!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.1 km

Former Premonstratensian Abbey of Saint-Martin de Laon

Highlight • Historical Site

In 1124, the Abbey of Saint-Martin de Laon was founded on the site of a former Carolingian collegiate church. The church was built from 1160. There has been a hospital …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

6.47 km

4.53 km

< 100 m

Surfaces