GR®12 Hiking from Gué-d'Hossus (Ardennes) to Commelles Ponds (Oise)

The GR®12, in its section from Gué-d'Hossus in the Ardennes to the Commelles ponds in the Oise department, is a major long-distance hiking trail that crosses northern France, linking Belgium to the Île-de-France region. The landscape evolves from the vast Ardennes forests to the limestone plateaux and elegant state-owned forests of the Oise. Historically, the trail crosses strategic areas marked by fortifications (Thiérache) and former royal hunting grounds (Compiègne, Chantilly). The flora encountered is initially that of the dense, humid forest (Ardennes), then that of deciduous and pine woodlands, with limestone grasslands on the hillsides. The fauna is particularly rich in the large wooded areas, sheltering red deer, roe deer, wild boar and a diverse birdlife around the Commelles ponds, offering a well-preserved natural environment.

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It is advisable to follow the beacons all along your hike and to bring the FFRandonnée topo-guide. You will also find information on MonGR.fr.

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