Parc Naturel Régional de l'Avesnois

A wooded, undulating walk offering beautiful views over the Avesnois countryside and the meandering Helpe area.

An easy route marked by blue stone milestones showcasing stonework, tools and stone-carving techniques. Suitable for all seasons.

A walk for those nostalgic for the little mountains, with their valleys, plateaus and streams spanned by old stone bridges. A walk for lovers of calm and nature. And as a gift for children, lots of animals: hens, roosters, ducks, buzzards, goats, sheep and, with a little patience, squirrels and roe deer in the woods... A visit to the Tower will bring a hint of culture.

In the Baladavesnois collection, this walk takes young and old alike to the heart of the village’s attractions.Through a route full of questions and games, explore Wallers-en-Fagne and uncover the beautiful legend that explains the origins of the local tradition of stonemasons, who today practise their craft in this lovely village. For centuries, they have kept alive a precious craft that owes everything to the mysterious day once experienced by the young Clotaire...

From the Baladavesnois collection, here is the Malplaquet 1709 walk. Suitable for the whole family, this walk takes young and old alike in the footsteps of the soldiers who fought in the bloodiest battle of the 18th century. Adventure guaranteed! Louis Ambroise will guide you along this walk, which features questions and games.

Part of the Baladavesnois collection, this route takes young and old alike on a journey to discover the birds inhabiting the Val Joly tourist resort. Adventure guaranteed!

Cycling is the ideal way to discover the thousand and one secrets of the Avesnois region.

This route takes you to Maroilles in the footsteps of the lost abbey. The educational and entertaining Baladavesnois app provides you with comprehensive information to help you understand the history and discover the remains that are still visible.

The route takes you on a journey of discovery to five kiosks and three water mills.You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.

The route takes you to four kiosks and four water mills. You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.

The route takes you on a journey of discovery to two bandstands and six water mills. Between the two valleys of the Helpe Mineure and the Helpe Majeure, you can admire the local architecture, where blue stone forms the basis of the buildings. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to occasional cycle tourists.

The route takes you on a tour of three kiosks and three water mills.It winds through the Avesnois countryside, with its hedgerows, pastures and orchards that are so characteristic of the Thiérache landscape. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.

This route is accessible all year round in the Pays d’Avesnes. The shorter 3.7 km alternative route is suitable for families.

This route can be enjoyed all year round and takes you on a journey of discovery through the Haie d'Avesnes. There are many heritage sites to discover along the way.

A short route exploring the Avesnois bocage, ideal for families.

This route takes you through the village streets and along the ‘caches’, the hedgerow-lined paths connecting the village to the pastures. The route runs alongside the RD 942 for 400m; please take care. Waterproof footwear is essential in wet weather.

This walk will take you along quiet, winding paths and small, tree-lined roads, allowing you to discover the villages of the Avesnois nestled in the hollows of the valleys.

This is a fairly challenging walk along paths and roads through wooded countryside, with the Hante valley providing a striking backdrop. There are many panoramic views, but you will need to be fit and wear good footwear.

To the north of the Mormal Forest, this family-friendly route takes you on a journey of discovery through the Avesnois bocage. The proximity of the Gallo-Roman settlement of Bavay, the abundance of mistletoe in the hedgerow landscape and the imposing Mormal forest have inspired the route’s name.

Take the shorter alternative route during the hunting season (calendar available at the town hall or on the ONF website). This route takes you through a large part of the Fourmies State Forest.

This peaceful walk through the Avesnes countryside offers lovely views of the wooded and rolling countryside. Rural and agricultural life unfolds as you pass through the typical hamlets. It is a lovely, peaceful outing, and depending on the season, it is adorned with the colours of autumn or spring wildflowers.

This trail, ideal for families, is dotted with information boards illustrating forest management and the forest’s heritage through the ages.

A route through the Chevireuil valley, which flows into the Helpe Mineure. The path winds up and down around the streams.

This route between Cambrésis and Avesnois takes in hedgerow-lined paths, forest tracks and village streets, each with its own distinct atmosphere.

In the heart of Walloon Hainaut, paths and country lanes criss-cross this agricultural plateau, cut through by streams and dotted with ‘censes’. This border region, steeped in history, was once a route for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela but has also been the scene of both world wars.

Starting from the charming village of Beaufort, explore the edge of the Haie d’Avesnes, a remnant of the ancient Celtic forest.

(!) TRAIL CLOSED 5 September 2026 A family-friendly route suitable for all year round.It combines a cultural and historical exploration of the Bavay site with a route running alongside springs and watercourses, offering a distinctly natural experience.

This cross-border route follows small roads and agricultural paths. The listed site of Caillou-qui-Bique requests that visitors behave respectfully.

A countryside walk that takes in many paths and trails. A countryside outing close to the town, suitable for all year round.

This family-friendly route through the hedgerow countryside is easy. It runs alongside country hedgerows and streets lined with traditional houses. As you wind your way along the paths, small heritage sites and local place-names evoke the legends of the Avesnois region.

Discover the small religious heritage sites of the Avesnois region.

Complementary to "la Tournée des Chapelles" (the Chapel Tour), this route allows you to discover old agricultural machinery and connects different generations through its theme. A historical and rural route: blue stones and oratory instruments from the beginning of the last century, installed in official locations and also in private homes, recall the economic history of the village, between the stone and the bocage.

"La Tournée des Chapelles" is aimed at experienced walkers and runs through the Hogneau valley. It follows farm tracks and small roads and connects the hamlets of Hon and Hergies.

This wooded trail is easy to follow. It runs alongside rural hedgerows and streets with characteristic housing.

In the heart of the Quercy citadel, discover the defensive structures built under Charles V and Louis XIV.

A pleasant family route along the bocage, the Bois de la Ferrière and the hedgerows. Despite being on tarmac, the small roads offer the pleasure of a country walk.

This route is aimed at experienced walkers but offers the chance to discover typical Avesnois villages and, above all, four watermills on the Belleuse and the Helpe Majeure.

This route offers a beautiful view of the countryside. As well as the rural scenery, you’ll enjoy the forest section and might even spot a squirrel. .

The route is dotted with large chapels, columns and oratories carved from blue limestone. The walk, which is suitable for experienced walkers, consists of two circular loops that share the same start and finish point. It crosses the bocage and runs along the edge of the Trélon Fagne woods.

Entre Cambrésis et Avesnois, ce parcours familial emprunte chemin de halage, rues pittoresques et sentiers bocagers.

This route, in the heart of the Thiérache and the Lower Helpe Valley, passes through very wet areas. It is intended for experienced walkers given the nature of the terrain.

This route through the heart of the bocage is suitable for families and novice walkers. It follows farm tracks, small roads and bocage paths.

A family-friendly route exploring La Flamengrie, a commune enclaved within Belgian territory. Best time of year: April to September.

This route, in the heart of the Fagne de Solre, is intended for experienced walkers. The distance to be covered, the undulating terrain and some wet sections of the path require a good level of fitness. However, the villages you pass through, the scenery and the views will make the effort worthwhile.

Walk through the Rhônelle valley, between cultivated plateau and wooded valley floor. The route is of variable length and is suitable for families. Best time to visit is from April to September.

Walk along small paths that wind through the bocage, where trees compete with water for attention and where you can discover the diversity of natural environments.

This route through the Maroilles countryside is accessible all year round. A succession of small country roads and dirt tracks lead you past the remarkable farms of the Helpe Mineure valley.

This walk through the fields mainly follows farm tracks. It crosses a large plain, bare and exposed to the wind.

This route is recommended in spring when the fruit trees are in bloom and in autumn for its rich colours.

This route offers a variety of sights: 18th- and19th-century manor houses, built of brick and blue stone quarried at Glageon, with slate roofs, porches, a brewer’s house, workers’ cottages, a wayside cross and chapels, all of which form part of the area’s cultural heritage. The walk then passes through the Avesnes bocage and runs alongside the Étang des Forges, where walkers will appreciate the tranquillity of a somewhat mysterious natural setting.