Fort Douaumont – Fort de Vaux loop from Douaumont-Vaux

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Fort Douaumont – Fort de Vaux loop from Douaumont-Vaux

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Fort Douaumont – Fort de Vaux loop from Douaumont-Vaux

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16.8km

240m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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215 m

Vaux Pond

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Small pond near the ruined village of Vaux devant Damloup, at the confluence of the Fausse-Côte, Bazil and Fontaines gorges. It was the centre of the fighting in March and …

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4.11 km

Monument to Muslim Soldiers

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In memory of Muslim comrades-in-arms who fell for France

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5.32 km

Retractable Gun Turret

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Retractable turret that made the whole system tremble when you shot it

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5.66 km

Retractable turret at Fort de Douaumont

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Elaborately designed, retractable turret

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6.05 km

Fort Douaumont

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Elaborate entrance area to a monumental memento which should always be a memorial for peace

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7.59 km

Abri-Caverne de Douaumont, also known as Abri 320, is located approximately 8 meters underground in the slope there. This Abri is located near the Ossuary and the French cemetery. The Abri could accommodate 300 men.
Source: Trace of War

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9.97 km

Verdun Memorial

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The Verdun Memorial is a museum dedicated to the history and memory of the Battle of Verdun in 1916. The museum is very comprehensive, with an immersive experience that offers …

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