Circuit cyclotouristique de Saint Mards-en-Othe

Start: Town Hall Square in Saint-Mards-en-Othe Length: 26 km Elevation Gain: 286 m Difficulty: Easy Start: Saint-Mards-en-Othe The wash house in Saint-Mards-en-Othe dates from 1845. It is the largest in the department due to its dimensions. It was designed to accommodate about sixty people. Built with bricks from the Gaty kilns, it is lit by ten arched windows. It was supplied by the Saint-Bouin spring and is now used as a community hall. Km 9: Maraye-en-Othe The Church of Saint-Jacques-Le-Majeur stands at the foot of the hill overlooking Maraye to the west. Its construction took place between 1779 and 1783. This monument is unusual in that it is not oriented. Km 17: Nogent-en-Othe. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin, built at the beginning of the 16th century, offers numerous historical and artistic attractions, notably recently discovered murals. These paintings reveal the cycle of apostles: St. Andrew with his cross, St. Thomas, and St. James. The complete excavation will allow for the identification of each apostle and a better understanding of the original arrangement of the figures. The Maquis of Saint-Mards-en-Othe. In 1944, the hamlet of La Lisière-des-Bois became the headquarters of the BOA (Bureau of Air Operations). Parachute drops were carried out there until June 20, 1944. On that day, members of the Maquis were attacked by the German army, and 27 of them fell to enemy fire. For his bravery; The hamlet of La Lisière des Bois was awarded the Croix de Guerre with a bronze star on June 16, 1949. Arrival at km 26: Saint Mards-en-Othe. View and download the route by clicking on this link: https://www.komoot.com/fr-fr/tour/2973152829?share_token=a55PBpDIFJySMRpjtp9KRtYmEHpW7nLzFOl7nWNNXcwJF21mgo&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=othearmance

Last updated on 28/07/2026 - Office de Tourisme Othe Armance