Harricourt is mentioned in several hiking descriptions as a destination, a stop along the way, or part of a route. For an initial comparison, consider walking time: sections of four and five hours are listed on the GR 14, while the Sentier d'Autruche is described as a three-hour, 12.2-kilometre walk. Other routes focus on entering the town, ponds, villages, or cultural waypoints.
Hiking Routes and Walking Times
Two sections of the GR 14 are named after Harricourt: the listed walking time from Mont-Dieu to Harricourt is four hours; from Harricourt to Apremont-sur-Aire, it is five hours. Harricourt is therefore at the end of one section and the starting point of the other. For planning your day, there is a clear difference to consider: the route towards Apremont-sur-Aire is assigned one extra hour of walking time. These details give you a specific time frame to help guide your choice.
Another section of the GR 14 runs from Grandes Armoises via Oches and Saint-Pierremont to Harricourt. The route passes through extensive agricultural areas. The sequence of towns and the character of the landscape offer different points of reference: you can see which towns are named along this route and learn about the landscape that defines it. If you choose a hike based on its stops and surroundings, these two aspects may help you decide.
Sentier d'Autruche and Sentier des Trois Villages
The Sentier d'Autruche is a 12.2-kilometre walking trail with a listed duration of three hours. Its length and walking time give you two practical points of comparison: the extent of the route and the time required. On its third stage, the Sentier d'Autruche leads to the Harricourt Turret.
The Sentier des Trois Villages enters Harricourt via Rue de la Malmaison. It also invites you to discover the Étangs de la Bar and explore Bar-les-Buzancy and Harricourt. This route therefore offers both a specific street name for entering Harricourt and a connection to the landscape and two towns. If you are interested in this route, you can weigh up whether the way into town or the combination of ponds and villages is the more important point of reference for you.
Cultural Waypoints on the GR de Pays Argonne
Historic buildings are also part of the routes mentioned. From the road to the left of the church, the GR de Pays Argonne leads to La Chambrerie, a private fortified house dating from the 13th century. The route also passes through Harricourt towards the 12th-century Église Saint-Georges. The GR de Pays Argonne reaches Harricourt near the Maison de la Montgonière.
If you also take an interest in architectural history while hiking, the GR de Pays Argonne offers two dated buildings as points of reference: La Chambrerie from the 13th century and the Église Saint-Georges from the 12th century. The Maison de la Montgonière adds a named arrival point in Harricourt to the route. Together with the stages of the GR 14, the Sentier d'Autruche, and the Sentier des Trois Villages, these offer different ways to discover Harricourt on foot.
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