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Ablain-Saint-Nazaire walks
The Healer
Visorando Member 
9.06 mi
+331 ft
-354 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A green route around Ablain Saint-Nazaire, joining Gouy-Servins and stopping on the way back at the tomb of Arsène Lemaire "La Guérisseuse" (The Healer).
Route of Childhood Dreams from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.84 mi
+495 ft
-512 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk was created for the Rêve d'Enfants charity. Starting from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, you will follow the River Souchez before climbing up to Notre-Dame de Lorette, then descending to Aix-Noulette before tackling the climb up the Route du Roi d'Angleterre. You will then pass beneath the Anneau de la Mémoire before descending back to Ablain, following the Souchez.
Saint-Nazaire Path
Visorando Member 
3.88 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk along the Saint-Nazaire, through the wooded hills of Artois and the Lorette War Memorial (1914-1918).
Par monts et par vaux depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Association / Club / Walk leader 
8.34 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée très vallonnée avec la montée de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette deux fois, plus quelques raidillons sur le parcours
La Rouge Croix from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.38 mi
+492 ft
-469 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will take you through Carency, Mont-Saint-Éloi and its ancient abbey on good paths.A bit of history: in 1727, an oratory dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was built on Mont Coquaine, which has now become a necropolis with the Anneau de la Mémoire (Ring of Remembrance).
Mont Hernu
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.62 mi
+302 ft
-325 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk pays tribute to Doctor Ablin Hernu, born in 1849 in Divion and died in 1920. He was the seventh of 10 children. His work covered an area stretching from Arras in the south to Aire-sur-la-Lys in the north and from Béthune in the east to Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise in the west. He was a medical officer during the 1870 war, when he studied medicine. He would walk the 40 km from Divion to Arras.
Set foot on the battlefields of Artois
Visorando Member 
8.74 mi
+538 ft
-545 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
During this walk, you'll enter a beautiful region that was devastated by the 1st World War. More than 180,000 people lost their lives during the Battle of Artois, which began in May-June 1915. This walk starts at the edge of a cemetery where 44,000 soldiers of all origins are buried. Many more are, and will remain, buried forever beneath the beautiful landscapes you're about to cross.
Circular route around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Visorando Member 
5.96 mi
+453 ft
-427 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
The starting point is the Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial, built here to pay tribute to the martyrs of the First World War.
You will pass through the beautiful villages of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire and Carency.
In fine weather, you’ll enjoy some panoramic views.
Allow a good two hours walking at a normal pace without stopping.
We hope you enjoy a lovely walk through our beautiful Artois hills.
La marche du souvenir depuis Lorette
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.95 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
Au départ de lorette, la randonnée passe dans les bois environnant avec de belles descentes et montées.
From Carency to Mont-Saint-Éloi via Bois Poret
Visorando Member 
12.04 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
A fairly classic route around Mont-Saint-Éloi (the area is very well signposted), with three less-travelled sections to Villers-au-Bois.
It's a bit winding (not intuitive, as one of my friends always says), but it allows you to take a few less-frequented paths.
After the Battle of the Somme
Visorando Member 6.99 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This is an easy route offering beautiful views of the memorial sites of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War: Lorette, Mont-Saint-Eloi, Vimy, and the ruined church of Ablain.
The Carency roller coaster
Association / Club / Walk leader 5.03 mi
+138 ft
-164 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk from Carency takes you through Villers-au-Bois between plains and woods without any great difficulty. Carency was a seigneury until around 1620, then became a barony until 1665 before becoming a marquisate.
Boutzeu boutzou from Souchez
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.89 mi
+220 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A short hike for the whole family. Starting from the old station, you will walk to Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, passing in front of the old church and along the Souchez. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
The Souchez embankment circular loop
Visorando Member 
5.12 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This easy circular route takes you on a discovery of the Carency valley and the commune of Souchez.You will appreciate the role of the embankments, which are essential for agriculture, and admire several buildings that were rebuilt identically after the village of Souchez was completely destroyed during the First World War.
The Vimy Ridge, starting from Souchez
Visorando Member 
5.47 mi
+469 ft
-443 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular route, steeped in history, invites you to discover a historic site paying tribute to the 11,000
who died during the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. You’ll skirt the Vimy National Forest, where you can see the land scarred by shells. The Canadian National Vimy Memorial also offers a breathtaking view of the mining basin and the Artois hills
The Canadian Vimy Memorial, starting from Souchez
Visorando Member 
8.49 mi
+246 ft
-262 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Starting from Place de Souchez, you’ll reach the Canadian memorial.
The Battle of Vimy took place in April 1917.
From the start of the war, the Germans held the heights of Vimy and the entire mining basin.
After numerous unsuccessful attempts by the French and British to recapture these positions, it was the Canadians who drove them back, at the cost of 11,000 dead in their ranks.
Circular around Souchez
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.96 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This local hike starting from La Pyramide will take you around Souchez along good paths. You will walk along the Souchez river and then climb up to the site of Notre-Dame de Lorette before returning to the village via Parc Cassin.
The Vimy Woods
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.34 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Hike through plains and woods, passing by the Canadian Memorial, which you can visit, as well as the museum and the trenches (by reservation).
The Motte de Notre-Dame de Lorette trail
Visorando Member 
5.28 mi
+325 ft
-318 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bouvigny-Boyeffles (Pas-de-Calais)
A very beautiful walk starting from Marqueffles, in the commune of Bouvigny-Boyeffles, leading to Notre-Dame de Lorette.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy two superb panoramic views: one towards the ruins of Mont Saint-Éloi, and on the other side, the mining basin will unfold before you. A few forest paths and magnificent trees will line your route.
La motte depuis Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.06 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
Très jolie randonnée en passant par le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Bois de Marqueffles.
Le château d'eau à Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.60 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée variée autour Aix-Noulette et au pied de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
The donkeys
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.64 mi
+266 ft
-269 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will introduce you to this charming village in Artois and its surroundings. Following good paths across the plains and through the woods, you will reach the entrance to Mont Saint-Éloi, with a view of the old abbey.
Au Nord-Ouest de Villers-au-Bois
Visorando Member 6.37 mi
+190 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a short route with little elevation gain, mainly on paths and trails.A big advantage in hot weather is that the start is in the open, but the end of the route is very shady.
Around the village of Villers-au-Bois
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.65 mi
+213 ft
-233 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will take you through woods and plains, passing through the Bois Poret. You will then pass the British cemetery and the old train station before crossing the Bois des Baudets. Here you may encounter some beautiful wildlife.
The mountains from Angres
Association / Club / Walk leader 
11.31 mi
+666 ft
-659 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike, starting from Angres, will take you through the Bois de l'Abîme and the Bois des Bruyères before descending to Souchez. You will then pass through Prés Molaine and Ablain-St-Nazaire before climbing to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, the highest point of this hike, before a more leisurely return.
The Bois de l'Abîme and Givenchy from Angres
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.29 mi
+276 ft
-292 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Angres, will take you through the Bois de l’Abîmes and Givenchy, passing over the Pinchonvalles slag heap. Angres was inhabited during the Gallo-Roman period, but is best known for its mining industry (from 1907), with pits No. 6 and No. 6 bis. These were destroyed during the First World War. Mining resumed in 1920, before closing down permanently in 1984.
The woods around Notre-Dame de Lorette from Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader 7.68 mi
+545 ft
-515 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the community hall next to the town hall, alternates between town and woodland with a lovely climb and a descent that is well worth the detour but should be avoided after heavy rain.
Artois hills and plains
Visorando Member 
17.17 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,096 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will delight you with its diversity of landscapes. Enjoy some panoramic views and the ancient abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi.
(19) See: practical information.
Notre-Dame de Lorette National Cemetery circular from Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader 8.39 mi
+604 ft
-587 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you on the trail of the Great War, passing through Aix-Noulette and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. From 15 May 1915 onwards, numerous battles raged between French and German forces. There were many dead and wounded on both sides.
En passant par Lorette (avec mes croquenots)
Visorando Member 
13.84 mi
+755 ft
-755 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
After a fairly gentle start on wide farm tracks, the walk becomes more challenging as you cross the Bois des Bruyères in Angres, where the paths are very wet.Next comes the climb up Lorette, ending with a double crossing of the equally damp Bois de Noulette.
ROUTE CHANGED IN SEPTEMBER 2025. However, as the trail between points 19 and 20 is very difficult in wet weather, I have noted the end of the old route, from point 15, in the practical information section.
The footpaths of Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.02 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you on a tour of Aix-Noulette via the narrow paths (voyettes), then through the woods. Aix-Noulette was a front line during the First World War, defended by the 11th Infantry Brigade and the 24th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
From Angres to Pinchonvalles
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.69 mi
+512 ft
-492 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the old ponds, will take you to the Pinchonvalles slag heap via the woods of l’Abîme, les Bruyères and Givenchy, all along good paths, before returning via the Ancienne Fosse N°6 in Liévin.
The walk around the woods from Angres
Association / Club / Walk leader 4.88 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
Starting from the pond, this walk takes you around the Bois de l'Abîme via Givenchy-en-Gohelle. After a short climb, the walk takes you back down through the Bois des Bruyères.
La véranda depuis Bouvigny-Boyeffles
Association / Club / Walk leader 
6.60 mi
+400 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouvigny-Boyeffles (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée qui va vous emmener sur les hauteurs de Bouvigny à travers bois et plaine. Faites un arret à l'oratoire entre le point 4 et 5
Le Bois de Mont (short version)
Visorando Member 
6.15 mi
+512 ft
-505 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouvigny-Boyeffles (Pas-de-Calais)
Lots of paths, a beautiful crossing of the Bois (with decent tracks) and a beautiful view as you reach the plateau (but frequent fog in autumn).
2021: I've gone back to the original route, which is more pleasant.
Woods and hills at Gouy-Servins
Visorando Member 15.03 mi
+594 ft
-617 ft
7h 25
Difficult
Departure from Gouy-Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route through the hills of Pas-de-Calais, with 7 to 8 km through woodland (Bois de Mont and Bois de Mont-Saint-Éloi). The route has been designed using sections of marked trails to minimise the amount of tarmac. This is a fairly difficult hike, particularly in wet weather.
Les Droites Pierres via Mont-Saint-Éloi
Association / Club / Walk leader 
7.99 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Éloi (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starts in Écoivres, a hamlet in Mont-Saint-Éloi, and takes you through the surrounding villages. Don't forget to visit the Droites Pierres (Straight Stones), or Pierres du Diable (Devil's Stones) according to legend, and climb up to the old abbey.
Discover the splendours of Mont Saint-Éloi, Écoivres & Acq
Visorando Member 
5.63 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Acq (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk is loosely based on the "Sentier des Pierres du Diable" (Devil's Stone Trail), but allows you to discover, alongside the famous Devil's Stones, the magnificent Mont-Éloi Abbey, the Écoivres war cemetery, the churches of Écoivres, Acq and Mont Saint-Éloi, and the Acq mill.
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