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Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

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Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

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Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

02:26

9.41km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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995 m

Ailette Lake

Highlight • Other

The shores of the lake are very well landscaped. It is possible to admire the richness of the local flora and fauna. The points of view are many and varied. In addition, the proximity of the ruins of the abbey of Vauclair adds to the charm of this very pretty hike.

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3.99 km

Monks' Pond

Highlight • Lake

The re-created forest around the little pond hardly reminds of the WWI front line.

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4.10 km

Bank

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Bench that invites you to linger with a view of the lake.

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4.31 km

View of the Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a nice view of the area

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4.47 km

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

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This abbey, which was founded in 1134 by St. Bernard, was severely damaged in a bombardment in 1917. The best preserved buildings are the pantry, the refectory of the lay brothers, the chapter house and the monks' hall. The foundations of the abbey church and the inn are still visible. Next to the garden with medicinal plants there is an exhibition space. Surrounding it is the monastic forest of Vauvelair, which covers 1000 hectares.

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4.67 km

Monastic Garden

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Very well-kept monastery garden. Still looks quite new. There are signs on the flowerbeds.

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8.53 km

A change of scenery guaranteed ✨

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9.24 km

Lake Ailette

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Lac d'Ailette is a beautiful lake located in the Aisne department of France, surrounded by forests and hills. It is a popular destination for hiking and mountain biking, as well as water sports and relaxation. The best time to visit the lake is from February to November, when the weather is mild and pleasant. You can also admire the colorful wildflowers in spring and summer, or the changing foliage in fall. Lake Ailette is a wonderful place to enjoy nature.

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9.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.75 km

596 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

964 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

32°C

17°C

23 %

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Ailette Lake – Vauclair Abbey Ruins loop from Neuville-sur-Ailette

Ailette Lake

Monks' Pond

Bank

View of the Ruins

Vauclair Abbey Ruins

Monastic Garden

A change of scenery guaranteed ✨

Lake Ailette

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