Le fond Guesot – Carrières de Confrécourt loop from Fontenoy

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Le fond Guesot – Carrières de Confrécourt loop from Fontenoy

Moderate

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Le fond Guesot – Carrières de Confrécourt loop from Fontenoy

03:15

42.4km

530m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.1 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.09 km

Le fond Guesot

Highlight • Cave

The Guesot bottom caves in Fontenoy are part of a natural site which includes the slopes of Port-Fontenoy and the Ru de Vaux valley. The caves are home to rare bats that hibernate there in winter, and also contain prehistoric carvings on the walls. The caves are not open to the public, so you will need to obtain special permission from the Conservatoire des Sites Naturels de Picardie before you can visit them.

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4.19 km

Carrières de Confrécourt

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If you want to discover the history and art of the First World War, you can visit the Carrières de Confrécourt, a set of underground quarries that served as a refuge for French soldiers. There you can admire the sculptures and frescoes they carved on the walls, expressing their hopes, fears and memories. You will also be able to see the ruins of the monastic farm of Confrécourt, dating from the 12th century, where violent battles took place. The quarries are open for guided tours on the first Sunday of each month, from April to September, and you must book in advance.

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20.6 km

Pasly-Cuffies Singles 👍

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Great single for fun in Pasly

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21.0 km

Single, bumps, roots and downhill👍👍👍

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23.9 km

Suspension Bridge over the Aisne

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Pont suspendu / Passerelle des Anglais,
On this spot, the British army built a temporary wooden bridge in 1915 after the destruction of the original bridge by the Germans. The current elegant pedestrian bridge from 2016 is a reminder of this “pont des Anglais” and is part of a project to revitalise the banks of the Aisne. It offers a panoramic view of the river and the nearby memorial to British soldiers.

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35.4 km

Pernant Castle — 700 years

Highlight • Historical Site

Pernant Castle is a medieval castle that stands on a hill overlooking the valley. The castle dates from the 14th century and was partially destroyed during the First World War. You can explore the castle ruins and its underground outbuildings, which were once quarries.

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40.2 km

Bois Robert

Forest

40.6 km