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France
Great East
Verdun
Les Islettes

World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Les Islettes

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Great East
Verdun
Les Islettes

World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Les Islettes

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World War I memorial – Courson Shelter loop from Les Islettes

01:38

26.0km

240m

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: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.39 km

Gravel Descent in the Forest

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Downwards until the road

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2

13.1 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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14.5 km

Ravin du Génie Open-Air World War I Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

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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18.3 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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26.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

643 m

612 m

455 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

7.11 km

643 m

455 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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