le circuit du Mont d'Haurs
The strategic position of Givet (on the Belgian border) made it a privileged place for invasions. Thus, you will be able to see on the route many historical testimonies such as the blockhouses of Mont-d'Haurs, covered with vegetation.
Route details
Description
From the information panel, very close to the start of the greenway and with your back to the Meuse, go obliquely to the left, rue Bouzy for a few meters. Go up to the right at the Grégoire tower, following the widest path. Go left to the viewpoint of the tower.
1/ Go back down on the main path and climb between the thorny trees and the water tower. At the fork, continue left along the edge of the field, towards the television transmitter.
2/ Enter the undergrowth and follow the nature trail on the fortification line (follow the markings carefully).
3/ At the last viewpoint at the top of the walls, the path goes down to the right towards a pasture. Walk along the brushwood on the right then, at the "Natural Reserve" marker, descend along the hedge towards the eastern point of the Citadel of Charlemont.
4/ Continue down a wide path then a street to the Quai de Rancennes. On the right, return to the starting point.