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Hauts-De-France
Laon
Craonne

California Plateau – Plateau de Californie loop from Craonne

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France
Hauts-De-France
Laon
Craonne

California Plateau – Plateau de Californie loop from Craonne

Easy

5.0

(2)

21

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California Plateau – Plateau de Californie loop from Craonne

00:38

2.41km

20m

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: August 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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45 m

Viewing Point

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Great viewing point , it is also sheltered

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68 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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906 m

The Craonne 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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1.69 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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2.41 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.21 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.15 km

1.07 km

184 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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