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Bavay walks
The Springs Trail starting from Bavay
AONB
3.22 mi
+141 ft
-135 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bavay (Nord)
A family-friendly route suitable for all year round.
It combines cultural and historical exploration of the Bavay area with a route following springs and watercourses, offering a distinctly natural experience.
Discovering blue stone in the Bavaisis region
14.88 mi
+551 ft
-564 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bavay (Nord)
A walk to discover the many uses of blue stone from the past to the present day.
The Druids’ Trail in Mecquignies
4.58 mi
+135 ft
-164 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Mecquignies (Nord)
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.
The Pissotiau Route in Saint Waast
4.84 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Saint-Waast (Nord)
This route runs through the Hogneau valley along small roads or paths on the outskirts of the villages of
Bellignies and Gussignies.
Tour of the chapels in Hon-Hergies
8.07 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
"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.
Route of old machines in Hon-Hergies
5.47 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
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.
Circular route between the streams starting from Taisnières-sur-Hon
6.45 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Taisnières-sur-Hon (Nord)
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.
The Route des Muses from Hon-Hergies
16.49 mi
+610 ft
-604 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
Follow this route and discover the rock known as "blue stone", which can be seen everywhere on houses, monuments, roads, etc. Discover the blue stone Muses. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.
In the footsteps of the bandit Moneuse from Hon-Hergies
13.98 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
Set off to discover the architectural heritage of the Bavaisis municipalities. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.
Route from Villars to Taisnières-sur-Hon
6.41 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Taisnières-sur-Hon (Nord)
This route partly overlaps with the circular route between the streams. A walk along narrow paths winding through the bocage, where trees and water vie for attention, offering a chance to discover the diversity of the natural habitats.
The Quarrymen’s Trail in Bettrechies
4.31 mi
+210 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bettrechies (Nord)
This route in the heart of the Hogneau Valley complements the ‘Marble Valley Route’. Accessible all year round.
The quarries of Bavaisis
20.77 mi
+741 ft
-748 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
The route highlights activities related to the Bavaisis subsoil. You will pass numerous sand, clay and stone quarries. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.
Stone, the blue gold of the marble valley from Gussignies
3.19 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
This trail is particularly suitable for families, offering an insight into stone quarrying and industry.
Marble Valley Route starting from Gussignies
5.82 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
This route runs through the Hogneau valley along small roads or paths on the outskirts of the villages of
Bellignies and Gussignies.
A picturesque loop between the French Avesnois and the Belgian highlands
Visorando Member
11.95 mi
+633 ft
-604 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
Starting from and returning to the Brasserie au Baron, traveling between the Avesnois Nature Park in France and the Haut-Pays Nature Park in Belgium, this hike brings together the most picturesque segments through back alleys, winding paths, remarkable village centres, paths through the wooded countryside and old railway lines.