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France
Great East
Verdun
Varennes-En-Argonne

War monument – World War I memorial loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

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Bike touring routes & trails
France
Great East
Verdun
Varennes-En-Argonne

War monument – World War I memorial loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

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War monument – World War I memorial loop from Varennes-en-Argonne

02:03

33.3km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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604 m

Clock Tower

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This bell tower, also called the "Tour Louis XVI", marks a key historical moment: it was here that King Louis XVI was arrested on 21 June 1791 during his failed …

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759 m

War monument

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Mémorial de Pennsylvania – Varennes-en-Argonne
Erected in 1927 by the state of Pennsylvania, this neoclassical monument honors the American soldiers from Pennsylvania who helped liberate Varennes in 1918. Designed in …

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848 m

Musée d'Argonne

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Musée d'Argonne – Varennes-en-Argonne A surprisingly versatile museum in the heart of the Argonne! Discover the place where King Louis XVI was arrested, delve into the daily life of the …

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7.09 km

World War I memorial

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A silent tribute in the heart of the Argonne
Inaugurated in 1922, this impressive monument commemorates the thousands of fallen soldiers of the Argonne during WWI. The ossuary contains the …

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8.47 km

Ravin du Génie Open-Air World War I Museum

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Ravin du Génie: Located in the woods of Lachalade, less than 1.2 km from the front line, this ravine was an important logistical camp for the French engineers during WWI. …

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10.1 km

Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière

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The Nécropole Nationale de la Forestière in Lachalade is a military cemetery that keeps alive the memory of the soldiers who died in the First World War. This serene memorial …

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12.3 km

Courson Shelter

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This concrete bunker was built in 1915 to protect the strategic crossroads Croix de Pierre. It is named after Lieutenant Robert de Courson de la Villeneuve, who was killed in …

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18.8 km

Aubréville

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Aubréville – Peace and memory in the Argonne Between forests and battlefields lies Aubréville, a peaceful village where nature slowly covers the traces of the past. Ideal as a stopover …

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33.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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31.5 km

1.17 km

643 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

10.4 km

643 m

135 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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8°C

12 %

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