Barrage De Charmes is a region centered around the Lac de Charmes, an artificial reservoir in the Haute-Marne department. The landscape features a mix of hardwood forests, plateaus, dry grasslands, and rocky outcrops, providing varied terrain for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and more, set against the backdrop of the lake and its surrounding natural environment.
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4.0
(3)
17
hikers
4.73km
01:15
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
hikers
8.95km
02:18
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
7.31km
01:59
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
hikers
17.6km
04:42
200m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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40
runners
8.95km
01:01
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7.30km
00:53
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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120
runners
9.61km
01:09
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
10.9km
01:12
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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52
riders
35.6km
02:11
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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56
riders
30.5km
02:14
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32
riders
25.2km
01:39
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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38
riders
12.6km
00:56
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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22
riders
40.1km
03:01
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
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36.6km
02:28
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
26.0km
01:58
190m
190m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
35.1km
02:45
540m
540m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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38
riders
67.3km
02:34
150m
150m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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23
riders
72.0km
03:22
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

24
riders
33.5km
01:33
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
31.5km
01:38
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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9
riders
29.2km
02:04
230m
230m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
riders
27.5km
01:59
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
33.9km
02:23
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
26.1km
01:46
250m
250m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Barrage De Charmes offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. The region features the Lac de Charmes and surrounding forests, plateaus, and grasslands.
Barrage De Charmes features more than 40 routes across various sports on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 6,000 visitors, with an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars.
Yes, the Barrage De Charmes region offers numerous hiking opportunities, including circuits around Lac de Charmes and routes through hardwood forests. Specific guides like Hiking around Barrage De Charmes and Easy hikes around Barrage De Charmes are available.
The region provides diverse cycling routes for touring, mountain biking, road cycling, and gravel biking. Paths traverse the bucolic countryside and forest trails. Guides such as Cycling around Barrage De Charmes and MTB Trails around Barrage De Charmes detail specific options.
Yes, the area around Lac de Charmes is suitable for running. The circuit around the lake is a notable option for jogging. A dedicated guide, Running Trails around Barrage De Charmes, provides further information.
Lac de Charmes is an artificial reservoir spanning 205 hectares (507 acres) and measuring 3 miles (5 kilometers) in length. It was created in the late 19th century to supply the Marne-Saône canal. The lake features three distinct water basins and varied shoreline zones.
The Barrage de Charmes is the dam that created Lac de Charmes. It is 1,188 feet (362 meters) long and 72 feet (22 meters) high. At the time of its construction in 1906, it was the highest dam in France.
The region features hardwood forests, including oak, hornbeam, and mixed oak and beech stands, particularly on the Mont Vengé plateau. It also includes dry grasslands, rocky outcrops, and the diverse ecosystems of Lac de Charmes.
Yes, the area is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of plant and animal life. Birdwatchers can observe numerous bird species, and the region is home to mammals like the hazel dormouse and horseshoe bat, as well as various insects and rare plant species.
Yes, the Barrage De Charmes region offers trails suitable for various fitness levels, including easy walks. The guide Easy hikes around Barrage De Charmes highlights options for less strenuous activities.
Komoot offers several guides for Barrage De Charmes, including Hiking around Barrage De Charmes, Cycling around Barrage De Charmes, and Running Trails around Barrage De Charmes. Guides for MTB, road cycling, gravel biking, and easy hikes are also available.
Routes in Barrage De Charmes have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 6,000 visitors who have explored the region's 48 available routes.

