Trails in Aisne

Here, you can run, explore, and marvel at the same time. With approximately 530,000 inhabitants over 7,369 km², more than 800 communities to discover, and cities like Laon, Saint-Quentin, Soissons or Château-Thierry, you'll never be bored. And if you pass through villages like Coucy-le-Château, Villers-Cotterêts or Nouvron-Vingré, get ready to fall in love… with the stone houses and charming little squares 😍. The people of Aisne welcome you with a smile and a kind word, even if you arrive all sweaty from your last climb 😉.

On the heritage side, Aisne doesn't joke around. Between the ruins of the Château de Coucy, the Abbey of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes, the Basilica of Saint-Quentin and the battlefields of the First World War, every step on the path is a historical adventure. And rest assured, there is also something to reward you after the effort 😋. Laon andouillette, ficelle picarde, Thiérache biscuits, and champagne nearby… your taste buds will enjoy as much as your calves!

But the real treasure of Aisne is its crazy trails. Imagine running through the forests of Thiérache, on the hills of Ailette or along the Aisne valley, with trails that make you sweat a little… but admire the view a lot 🌳. Races not to be missed? The Trail of the Chemin des Dames (from 9 to 80 km, to test your limits), the Trail of the Creuttes or Étampes Trolls. Even pros or local runners come here to challenge themselves… and take some selfies with the scenery 📸.

So, what to remember about Aisne? More than 800 communities to explore 🏘️, a rich and surprising heritage, forests and rivers galore, trails for all levels and gastronomy that fills up on energy after the effort. And for anecdotes, the Laon funicular can save your legs… but if you're brave, climb on foot, you'll feel like you've conquered the world. Château-Thierry, birthplace of Jean de La Fontaine, will remind you that even fables need a little cardio 🐓.

In short, if you want to discover Aisne differently, come put on your sneakers and hit its trails, you'll return with burning legs, memories full of your head, and a smile that won't fade 😁.