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Great East
Verdun
Les Islettes

Courson Shelter – World War I memorial loop from Les Islettes

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Great East
Verdun
Les Islettes

Courson Shelter – World War I memorial loop from Les Islettes

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Courson Shelter – World War I memorial loop from Les Islettes

03:09

50.7km

500m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

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7.72 km

Courson Shelter

Highlight • Historical Site

This concrete bunker was built in 1915 to protect the strategic crossroads Croix de Pierre. It is named after Lieutenant Robert de Courson de la Villeneuve, who was killed in …

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9.39 km

Gravel Descent in the Forest

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Downwards until the road

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10.2 km

Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière

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The Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière in Lachalade is a military cemetery that keeps alive the memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War. This serene memorial …

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11.8 km

Ravin du Génie Open-Air World War I Museum

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Ravin du Génie: Located in the woods of Lachalade, less than 1.2 km from the front line, this ravine was an important logistical camp for the French engineers during WWI. …

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13.2 km

World War I memorial

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A silent tribute in the heart of the Argonne
Inaugurated in 1922, this impressive monument commemorates the thousands of fallen soldiers of the Argonne during WWI. The ossuary contains the …

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50.7 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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48.1 km

1.37 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

10.6 km

351 m

278 m

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