Villers-Allerand: Hiking, Forest and Vineyards

Villers-Allerand is part of two routes on the Chemin de randonnée des 5 Seigneurs; a village walk and the Forêt du Chêne à la Vierge add to the trail-related themes. Different features can help you make your choice: the route lengths and markings, the starting point of the blue route, the landscape along the orange route, and the village connection of Sainte Agathe Church. The forest also has its own connection to the daily work of the Office National des Forêts (ONF).

Hiking on the Chemin de randonnée des 5 Seigneurs

The Chemin de randonnée des 5 Seigneurs comprises two routes that pass through Villers-Allerand, Chigny-les-Roses, Montbré, Rilly-la-Montagne and Ville-en-Selve. The blue-marked route is 22 kilometres long and can be started at the church square in Villers-Allerand. The orange-marked route is 11 kilometres long and passes through the forests and vineyards of Chigny, Rilly and Villers-Allerand. According to the stated distances, the orange route is half as long as the blue one. Markings may change, so check them on site before setting out. The distances make it easy to compare the lengths of the two routes directly.

Forest and vineyards

Villers-Allerand and Montchenot lie between forests and vineyards. The orange-marked route passes through these landscapes in Chigny, Rilly and Villers-Allerand. In Villers-Allerand, the Forêt du Chêne à la Vierge offers insight into the daily work of the ONF, including welcoming walkers. The connection to forestry thus extends to the forest’s role as a place for visitors. In 2016, the forest received the Forêt d'Exception® label. Alongside the scenery, the work of the ONF and the way it engages with walkers are therefore concrete topics to explore.

Which route suits your priorities?

When choosing a trail, you can weigh the criteria separately: the blue route is 22 kilometres long and can be started at the church square; the orange route is 11 kilometres long and is characterised by its forest and vineyard landscapes. The Chemin passes through five municipalities, while the village walk by Sainte Agathe offers a connection to Villers-Allerand itself. This lets you consider route length, starting point, scenery and the village walk as different ways of making your choice.

Village walk and app

The village walk passes Sainte Agathe Church and adds a connection to the village to the route that spans several municipalities. The “Forest Fun” smartphone app offers games and educational content for children. These activities focus on something different from choosing a route based on length or scenery. If you plan to use the app, check its availability in advance, as this may change.

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