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Longpont Abbey – Septmont Keep loop from Longpont

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Longpont Abbey – Septmont Keep loop from Longpont

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Longpont Abbey – Septmont Keep loop from Longpont

02:09

34.5km

350m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.25 km

Longpont Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A place steeped in history
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1.42 km

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Longpont

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ruines de l'abbaye cistercienne de Longpont is a former Cistercian abbey located in Longpont, Aisne, France. The abbey was founded in 1131 by Bernard of Clairvaux at the request of Josselin of Vierzy, the bishop of Soissons. The abbey was plundered in the 16th century and restored in the 18th century. The abbey is a historic monument and is included in the list of historic monuments of France. The ruins of the abbey are open to the public and offer beautiful views of the 13th century Gothic church, chapter house, cloister and cellars.

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1.45 km

Grenadier, Coldstream, and Irish Guards Memorial

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A memorial to the first weeks of the war and an early front line for the Coldstream Guards. Today there is a road that goes straight along and you have to be careful. An information board reconstructs the events of 1914.

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15.6 km

View of the Donjon of Septmonts

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16.0 km

Bicycle welcoming in Septmonts

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16.5 km

Saint-André Church of Septmonts

Highlight • Religious Site

16.6 km

Septmont Keep

Highlight • Castle

The Donjon de Septmonts is a medieval tower in the French village of Septmonts, located near Soissons, in the Hauts-de-France region. The tower was built in the 14th century and was originally part of a castle that served as a residence for the bishops of Soissons. The tower is 47 meters high and has seven floors. It is a striking example of the princely style of the late 14th century, combining both military and residential functions. The tower is currently undergoing a restoration programme.

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23.5 km

Charentigny

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Charentigny, a hamlet in the municipality of Villemontoire, boasts a landscape with buildings typical of the region, such as houses built into the hills and old marl quarries used as cellars. The architecture and geography of the area are distinctive.

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34.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.4 km

1.45 km

654 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

3.83 km

599 m

150 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

31°C

17°C

49 %

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Comments

August 14, 2025,Longpont - Septmonts

From Corcy, a steady climb to Villers-Hélon offers a magnificent view of the Marembeouf estate as far as the eye can see. This is no small farm. A short detour past the Vierzy railway tunnel, a train crash in 1972. A straight line leads to Chartigny komoot.com/nl-nl/highlight/7785895, where, just around a bend, we have a beautiful view of the cliff …

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Longpont Abbey – Septmont Keep loop from Longpont

Longpont Abbey

Ruins of the Abbey of Notre-Dame de Longpont

Grenadier, Coldstream, and Irish Guards Memorial

View of the Donjon of Septmonts

Bicycle welcoming in Septmonts

Saint-André Church of Septmonts

Septmont Keep

Charentigny

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