Connecting the particularities and riches of the village, the first educational and fun trail initiated by the Park will soon be operational. Explanations.
In recent weeks, it is not uncommon to notice the presence on the finage of Gurvan Haldimann, project manager of Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (EEDD) at the National Forest Park. Indeed, in close collaboration with the municipality, he in charge of setting up an educational trailthe first initiated and developed by the Park.
“Designed and financed by the Park, this trail will, among other things, further enhance the appeal and visibility of Montsaugeonnais by highlighting its greenery, its forests, but also its historical heritage”explains Gurvan. An itinerary which will obviously start in the middle of the village (place of the war memorial) to reach the Echenaut site via a bucolic path, a great opportunity, at this location, to cross the Educational Terrestrial Area (ATE).
“further enhance the appeal and visibility of Montsaugeonnais”
It was also set up by the Park, with the involvement of the village schoolit allows students to follow the evolution of the fauna and flora of an ecosystem combining plains, woods, springs and rivers.
Frequently, in the field, children have the possibility of observing, making observations, readings… and this over several years. A richness all the more appreciable and appreciated as it is punctuated by interventions combining the approach to Nature with the plastic arts, movement in space…
Between mountain and valley
This path will then lead to the heights of Vaux, then go down via the Aubigny bridge before'go and admire the buildings of this hamlet with, as its highest point, the abbey church. Returning to Vaux, passing by the station pond, the Roman road and the narrow paths leading to rue des Maizières and thus return to the starting point, the journey will allow you to admire what makes the town specific.
“A recreational and fun trail built in the form of a treasure hunt which can be followed using a booklet including a map. In addition, it will be downloadable, via an application, from the Rando Forêts website »specifies Gurvan.
To travel with the family
Marked by distinct signage in the form of a small character, dotted with explanatory markersthe hiking trail will be operational for summer 2025. “It will in fact be a loop of approximately seven and a half kilometers, designed on an educational, educational theme, based on the environment and sustainable development, with a more touristy part. Accessible to all, low difficulty, it can be borrowed as a family »adds the project manager.
A circuit passable in all weathersas during the last reconnaissance, under the snowcarried out by Gurvan Haldimann and Olivier Oliveira, mayor of Montsaugeonnais. Baptized with a name that has yet to be defined, the first trail of this type, set up by the National Forest Park, will then be reproduced in other member municipalitiesallowing you to walk and admire the many assets, beauties and curiosities of southern Haut-Marne and northern Côte-d'Or.
