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Neuville-Sur-Ailette

Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

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Hauts-De-France

Neuville-Sur-Ailette

Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

Moderate

4.6

(11)

69

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Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

02:25

9.33km

50m

Hiking

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

995 m

Ailette Lake

Highlight • Other

The shores of the lake are very well landscaped. It is possible to admire the richness of the local flora and fauna. The points of view are many and varied. …

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2

3.99 km

Monks' Pond

Highlight • Lake

The re-created forest around the little pond hardly reminds of the WWI front line.

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3

4.10 km

Bank

Highlight • Other

Bench that invites you to linger with a view of the lake.

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4

4.16 km

Vauclair Abbey

Highlight • Other

The abbey of Vauclair (or also Vauclerc) is a former abbey of Cistercian monks, located on the territory of the commune of Bouconville-Vauclair. It was founded in 1134 and destroyed in 1917 during the war.

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5

4.31 km

View of the Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a nice view of the area

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6

4.47 km

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay …

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7

4.67 km

Monastic Garden

Highlight • Structure

Very well-kept monastery garden. Still looks quite new. There are signs on the flowerbeds.

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8

8.53 km

A change of scenery guaranteed ✨

Highlight • Other

B

9.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

457 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

457 m

109 m

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Friday 23 October

12°C

6°C

98 %

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