In 2025, La Grande Traversée makes its big comeback! Join us on Sunday, June 22, 2025, with a new itinerary and new activities. The event will be organized by the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park in collaboration with the Marche des Réconciliations, and will highlight the 10th anniversary of the inscription of the Coteaux Maisons and Caves de Champagne on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A beautiful 20-kilometer hike between Aÿ, Champillon, Germaine, and Rilly-la-Montagne! You'll pass through an exceptional vineyard listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, then immerse yourself in a Forêt d'Exception® (Exceptional Forest), in the heart of the Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park. Please note that the 20 km route (La Grande Traversée) is a linear route: for this itinerary, you'll need to arrange your own return to your starting point. We recommend opting for the train with the Ligne des Bulles (TER-SNCF) by purchasing a train ticket in advance.
Free event.
For La Grande Traversée, free start:
- From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM from Aÿ-Champagne
- From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM from the festive stop in Germaine
- Arrivals in Rilly-la-Montagne until 5:30 PM
For the short hiking loops, free start from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM from the festive stop in Rilly-la-Montagne (in front of the town hall):
- For the short forest loop in Rilly-la-Montagne (3 km)
- For the forest-vineyard loop between Rilly-la-Montagne and Chigny-les-Roses (10 km)
Information on the event flyer: PDF link
Photo credit: Christophe Manquillet
