Craonne, a region in the Hauts-de-France, presents a diverse landscape characterized by dense woodlands, open plateaus, and historical sites. The terrain includes gentle hills, valleys, and areas marked by its World War I history, such as the Chemin des Dames and the Arboretum de Craonne. These varied natural features provide suitable conditions for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and more.
Craonne offers more than 20 routes for outdoor activities, catering to…
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.6
(11)
49
hikers
11.5km
03:06
150m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.6
(5)
29
hikers
12.0km
03:12
130m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(30)
77
hikers
10.2km
02:41
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.1
(8)
48
hikers
11.2km
03:00
140m
140m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
runners
12.0km
01:26
130m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

110
runners
13.2km
01:27
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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78
runners
20.7km
02:14
200m
200m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39
runners
8.69km
00:55
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.4
(28)
117
riders
18.5km
01:16
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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75
riders
35.2km
02:21
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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22
riders
41.6km
02:42
400m
400m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
23
riders
8.63km
00:34
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
156
riders
26.4km
01:19
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

36
riders
19.2km
00:54
170m
170m
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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42
riders
67.1km
02:56
520m
520m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

3.0
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27
riders
40.7km
01:42
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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45
riders
27.7km
02:03
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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76
riders
53.1km
04:43
810m
810m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.3
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26
riders
35.9km
02:31
350m
350m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
10
riders
49.6km
03:41
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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28
riders
46.2km
02:36
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
riders
15.2km
00:52
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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9
riders
13.2km
00:47
110m
110m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
6
riders
22.9km
01:30
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Craonne offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Road cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 20 routes for these sports. These routes have been explored by more than 6,000 visitors.
Yes, Craonne has hiking trails that explore both natural beauty and historical sites. A notable example is the "Old Craonne" landscape trail, a 0.4-mile [0.6 km] loop through the ruins of the old village and its arboretum. More hiking options are available in the Hiking around Craonne guide.
Craonne and the surrounding Chemin des Dames area offer diverse terrain for touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. Routes traverse open countryside, vineyards, and historical landmarks. Information on various cycling routes can be found in the Cycling around Craonne and Road Cycling Routes around Craonne guides.
Craonne provides mountain biking routes suitable for various skill levels, traversing rolling hills, dense woodlands, and historic battlefields. Examples include loops around Vauclair Abbey and the Plateau de Californie. The MTB Trails around Craonne guide offers more detailed information.
Craonne offers varied terrains for jogging, including routes with lake views, gentle hills, and historical plateaus. Popular jogging routes include a 7.5-mile [12 km] loop through Vauclair Abbey and the Plateau de Californie. Another option features panoramic views around the Lac de l'Ailette, as detailed in the Running Trails around Craonne guide.
Trails in Craonne often lead through sites of World War I significance, such as the Chemin des Dames and the landscape trail at Old Craonne. The Arboretum de Craonne, a living memorial with 35 tree species, is also accessible. The Plateau de Californie features an observation tower and bunkers.
Yes, Craonne offers easy hiking options suitable for various abilities. The "Old Craonne" landscape trail is a very easy 0.4-mile [0.6 km] loop that guides walkers through the remains of the old village and its arboretum. Other paths through the Vauclair forest also provide accessible walks.
Craonne's routes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 6,000 visitors having explored them on komoot. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars. There are more than 20 routes available for various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Craonne, covering different activities. These include Hiking around Craonne, Cycling around Craonne, Running Trails around Craonne, MTB Trails around Craonne, Road Cycling Routes around Craonne, and Gravel biking around Craonne.
For tourist information regarding Craonne and the broader Chemin des Dames region, contact the Chemin des Dames Visitor Center. Their official website is www.chemindesdames.fr, and they can be reached by phone at +33 3 23 25 14 18.
Yes, Craonne offers trails with scenic views, particularly from the Plateau de Californie. This area provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape. Jogging routes around Lac de l'Ailette also feature refreshing natural views.
Craonne and its vicinity offer routes for various skill levels, including more challenging options. For mountain biking, the "Fort de Chenay – Vineyard of the Chenay loop" is a difficult 33.2-mile [53.5 km] route. Other sports also feature routes with varying degrees of difficulty.

