Landrecies walks

This route takes you through the wooded countryside of the Mormal Forest, the "rural" Sambre and the wet meadows that border it. You will therefore pass through a wide variety of landscapes, along footpaths and quiet country lanes.

Cycle ride along the small country lanes north-west of Landrecies.

Cycle along small country roads to discover the bocage landscape.

Through the Avesnois countryside along quiet country lanes.

Cycle along the small country roads and discover the Avesnois bocage and the famous village of Maroilles.

From Landrecies to Le Cateau-Cambrésis via the towpath.

This route connects the hedgerow belt and the paths within the Mormal State Forest. Each season brings its own discoveries.

Cycle along quiet country lanes and through the forests of Bois l'Evêque and Mormal.

Covering just over 9,000 hectares, the ‘green giant’ of the Nord Mormal is as intriguing as it is majestic thanks to its flora and fauna, but do you know its heart? Whilst the famous saying goes that all roads lead to Rome, here, all roads lead to Locquignol. A charming little village steeped in history, which was originally a simple hunting meeting point for the counties of Hainaut. On this route, which is suitable for everyone, I invite you to take a short pilgrimage through the Mormal Forest to discover its heart. There are no signposts as this walk was created by a local (myself). It is not aGR® route. You will therefore need to follow the map shown on your phone in real time.

Let's set off on a forest walk in the Bois l'Évêque national forest, following in the footsteps of the poet Wilfred Owen. Notre-Dame de Bonsecours, the Ermitage fountain and the Flaquet pond sound like magical places from fairy tales!

Route through the bocage and along the Sambre Canal.

Accessible all year round, this route crosses the Maroilles bocage along small country roads. Many elements of the Thiérache heritage can be seen along the route (old farmhouses, water mills, chapels, bocage).

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.

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

Cycling is the ideal way to discover the thousand and one secrets of the Avesnois region.During this ride, you will see the two magnificent mills of Grand-Fayt and Maroilles.

Ce circuit vous permet de pénétrer en forêt de Mormal et de longer le Canal de la Sambre.

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 is the first stage of a cycle route that takes you through the rolling countryside of Avesnois and Thiérache, between Maroilles and Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache. Along the way, take the time to sample some delicious Maroilles cheese!

From La Groise, this route follows a common thread, weaving together the discreet energy of the villages and the serenity of the countryside. You leave the lively little streets behind and open up to vast horizons, where the green meadows and shimmering crops invite you to breathe more deeply. As you approach Catillon-sur-Sambre, the atmosphere is adorned with reflections of water and rural gentleness, with its peaceful banks and unspoilt authenticity. This walk combines the best of both worlds: the friendliness of the villages and the tranquillity of the surrounding nature.

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

Starting from the Touraille crossroads, take a short walk through the heart of the Mormal Forest, the largest forest area north of Paris. This route will enchant you whatever the season. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot one of its inhabitants.

Starting from the Auberge du Croisil, take a short walk through the heart of the Mormal Forest, the largest forest area north of Paris. This route will enchant you whatever the season. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot one of its inhabitants?

Starting from the Auberge du Croisil, take a short walk through the heart of the Mormal Forest, the largest forest area north of Paris. This route will enchant you whatever the season. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot one of its inhabitants.

Between edge and forest, this trail allows you to discover the hideouts of the hedgerows, forest paths and trails. The atmosphere changes with the seasons.

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.

Starting from Bazuel, this route invites you to escape along paths lined with nature, where the tranquillity of the Cambrésis plains is revealed step by step. Along the way, Ors reveals its discreet charm and green surroundings, offering a peaceful place to stop. The route continues towards Catillon-sur-Sambre, where water and rural panoramas blend together in a soothing atmosphere. Between country paths, bursts of greenery and authentic villages, this walk combines the pleasure of walking with the discovery of rural heritage. An invitation to slow down and savour the simple riches of the countryside.

Between dense forests and rolling countryside, this route takes off in Forest-en-Cambrésis. You will find yourself on authentic sunken paths lined with hundred-year-old beech trees and green embankments, which will take you in turn to Amerval, Ovillers and Beaurain. In each village, the discreet charm of the stone houses and the murmur of the streams invite you to contemplate. Further on, Vendegies-au-Bois, Bousies and Croix-Caluyau reveal rural panoramas where nature unfolds in all its splendour. This is a getaway where rhythm and serenity combine to offer a timeless interlude.

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

Starting from Mazinghien, this walk takes you along peaceful paths through fields, where you can lose yourself in the golden waves of crops and the soft green of the meadows. The air is pure, the sounds muffled, punctuated only by birdsong and the rustling of the wind in the wheat. As you reach Rejet-de-Beaulieu, the charm continues: quiet streets, traditional houses and an authentic atmosphere offer a peaceful break. This route is an ideal rural getaway to escape, slow down and savour the simplicity of the landscapes that make the Haut-Cambrésis region so rich.

ROUTE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FALLEN TREES The route follows ‘caches’ – hedgerow paths linking the villages and surrounding pastures – as well asfarm tracks and quiet roads.

Starting from Neuville-en-Avesnois, this bucolic route takes you through meadows and hedgerows, revealing the rural soul of the Avesnois region. In Salesches, the communal pond and its peaceful banks invite you to stop and contemplate. As you reach Poix-du-Nord, half-timbered farms and restored wash houses dot the route with touches of authenticity. At every turn, birdsong and the murmur of streams compose a changing rural tableau. The trail continues to Vendegies-aux-Bois, where the deciduous forest forms secret paths and wild clearings. It is here, among ferns and hundred-year-old tree trunks, that this walk ends, rich in bucolic memories.

Accessible all year round, this route runs along the picturesque Écaillon valley.