This route offers a beautiful crossing of the Ardennes between the hamlet of Pont-à-Bar, near Sedan, and Brienne-sur-Aisne on the Axon border. The route can be extended to Villeneuve-sur-Aisne, around …

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Last updated: April 29, 2025

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Pont-à-Bar

Hamlet in the commune of Dom-le-Mesnil, Pont-à-Bar includes a lock which is located on the Ardennes canal. This small town marks the start of the South-Ardennes greenway which runs along the canal for nearly 110 kilometers.

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27.9 km

Belle section entre Le Chesne et Montgon

This section of the South-Ardennes greenway offers pretty passages while following the meanders of the canal. Numerous locks litter the route, punctuating your progress.

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32.7 km

Montgon lock

The commune of Montgon has a certain number of locks on the portion of the canal which crosses it. Number 14, bordered by the greenway, offers a nice setting for taking a little break.

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36.4 km

Écluse de Semuy

Ecluse de Semuy is a lock on the Canal des Ardennes, a canal that connects the rivers Meuse and Aisne in France. The lock is located near the village of …

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49.5 km

Vouziers

Vouziers is the capital of Ardennes Argonne. A quiet town to stop off to enjoy its shops. Here is the grave of the famous aviator Roland Garros, who died in combat on October 15, 1918.

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86.5 km

Rethel

With a rich historical heritage, the town of Rethel is crossed by the famous Canal des Ardennes. This ancient city experienced significant economic expansion before being 80% destroyed by the Great Wars.

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118 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.7 km

19.5 km

11.7 km

4.32 km

2.39 km

Surfaces

90.6 km

16.4 km

6.34 km

4.19 km

Elevation

Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Ardennes TourismeApril 24, 2024

This route offers a beautiful crossing of the Ardennes between the hamlet of Pont-à-Bar, near Sedan, and Brienne-sur-Aisne on the Axon border. The route can be extended to Villeneuve-sur-Aisne, around thirty kilometers from Reims. The route follows the route of the South-Ardennes greenway, with a detour

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South-Ardennes Greenway

Pont-à-Bar

Belle section entre Le Chesne et Montgon

Montgon lock

Écluse de Semuy

Vouziers

Rethel

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