The Dhuis Aqueduct and Condé-en-Brie

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This is a unique little hike that will allow you to discover the Dhuis aqueduct and visit Condé-en-Brie, its castle and its historic centre.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.68 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 482 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 453 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 705 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 269 ft
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Château de Condé en Brie
The cute little hamlet
Bird's eye view of the village of Condé en Brie
On the aqueduct

Description of the walk

The walk starts at the car park of the old station, at the bottom of Condé-en-Brie.

(Out and back) Cross the railway line, and at the roundabout, turn left into Rue du Cahot. Take the first right, towards the silo.

(1) Walk past the silo, and once you’ve passed the small wood, take the path to the left. You’ll soon reach the Dhuis aqueduct, which is an underground pipeline with a pleasant, well-maintained path running along it. Follow this path to the left.

(2) Cross the road carefully and continue straight ahead along the aqueduct. After 1 km, you will reach the Butte de Beaumont.

(3) At the aqueduct hut, turn left downhill and walk to the road. The descent is difficult in wet weather as it is very steep. Once on the D87 road, turn right, enter the hamlet of Coupigny and go straight on between the houses (do not cross the ford on the left).

(4) You are now on theGRP®® Tour de l’Omois. Leave the hamlet and, at the Fork in the road, follow the path to the right. The path climbs up the hillside, passing through a small wood.

(5) Turn right, skirting the small wood on the left. Cross the hamlet of Confrémeaux. Join the D86, cross it and head straight on.

(6) Just before reaching the Hauche farm, turn left. The path passes under a high-voltage power line, then enters a small wood. You come to a crossroads in the wood.

(7) Turn right and continue through the woods. After 1 km, the path descends towards Condé-en-Brie. Pass the secondary school and the police station. When you reach the D4, turn right, then left at the roundabout. You are back at the old station (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 269 ft - Old station, near the - Dhuis (rivière)
  2. 1 : mi 0.27 - alt. 341 ft - Agricultural silo
  3. 2 : mi 0.87 - alt. 423 ft - Road to cross
  4. 3 : mi 1.73 - alt. 427 ft - Small building - Aqueduc de la Dhuis
  5. 4 : mi 1.92 - alt. 348 ft - Coupigny
  6. 5 : mi 2.72 - alt. 630 ft - Turn right at the small wood
  7. 6 : mi 3.05 - alt. 656 ft - Turn left before the farm
  8. 7 : mi 3.64 - alt. 705 ft - Crossroads in the woods
  9. S/E : mi 4.68 - alt. 269 ft - Former railway station

Notes

There is no water along the route. It is an easy walk, but there is a road to cross and a steep hill to descend.

Dogs must be kept on a leash on the aqueduct. Horses are not permitted.

This walk is marked with signs depicting a cricket.

Worth a visit

The Butte de Beaumont is home to rare species of orchids and other dry grassland plants. If you visit, watch your step and, of course, do not pick anything.

Places to visit: Condé-en-Brie Castle (see their website), the Halles de Condé, the wash house, and the historic centre.

In the car park of the old station, there is a bakery and a mini-market.

In Condé-en-Brie, there are places to have a drink and lunch. It’s a pretty little town, an hour from Paris, well worth a visit.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
virgule
virgule

Hello,

Condé-en-Brie Castle is the only point of interest,

The château is lovely, but this route is a nature walk, not a tourist trail. In my view, its main attraction is the Dhuys Aqueduct. It has the advantage of being short, compared to other routes that follow the aqueduct.

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Annie S3.
Annie S3.

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We went on this walk in February. The second section is very muddy and downhill, so there’s a high risk of slipping. We didn’t find this walk particularly interesting. The Château de Condé-en-Brie is the only point of interest; it’s located at the start of the walk. We had no trouble finding our way. It took us two and a half hours, including a sandwich break.

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Annie S3.
Annie S3.

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

We did this hike in February. The second part is very muddy and downhill, so there is a high risk of falling. We didn't find this hike very interesting. The Château de Condé en Brie is the only point of interest, located at the start of the hike. We had no trouble finding our way around. It took us 2½ hours, including a sandwich break.

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clovis
clovis

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

At junction 6, the Hauche farm is not very visible. Turn left at the foot of the relay.
The descent into the woods along the path to Condé en Brie is very muddy and has been damaged by forestry machinery.

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Joanne68
Joanne68

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route with magnificent views of the Champagne valleys and Pargny la Dhuis. The section through the forest was very muddy and difficult at times. The rest of the route was passable. The signs were easy to follow. You can park next to the Ephad, between the starting point and point 1, to avoid going through the village.

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virgule
virgule

Thank you.

Actually, it's an existing route, I just wrote the guide.

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Alexandre P3.
Alexandre P3.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

As a regular participant in Virgule's hikes, I particularly enjoyed this one. Very natural and varied.

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Leomonyork
Leomonyork

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The path after the Hauche farm and up to the road is in very poor condition. In wet weather, it is very slippery.
At the edge of the small wood, you pass a deer farm.

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virgule
virgule

Hello,

I did this route again today, pushing on to Pargny la Dhuys. Almost all of the markers have disappeared, so it's useful to have the map or app.

I passed through Montlevon, a pleasant little village with the oldest Romanesque church in Picardy. It's worth a little detour.

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guerver
guerver

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A good family route that is not too difficult and very enjoyable.

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virgule
virgule

That's true.

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Tas
Tas

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

It's a wonderful place.

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virgule
virgule
meteorum
meteorum

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Good hiking idea, a mix of open views and forest scenery. You can continue along the aqueduct for quite a long way; the terrain is pleasant. The route in Condé-en-Brie itself is worth doing: short and charming.

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virgule
virgule
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Hello,

I was just with a friend on the Crézancy aqueduct in Condé en Brie today. It's a wonderful place.

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