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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 leader5.84 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.
Le Moulin Topart depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
5.00 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, passing by the Topart Mill
Saint-Nazaire Path
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
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
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).
Bois de Mont trail starting from Notre-Dame de Lorette
5.17 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
2h 40
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular loop, steeped in history, will allow you to experience first-hand the horrors of war, pay tribute to those who saved us, and reflect on the vital need to maintain peace between nations.
Mont Hernu
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
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
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
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.
Du Bois l'Abbé au Bois de Piéton depuis Carency
7.58 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée en forme de huit vous verra passer sur de très bons chemins en passant sous le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et en lisière du Bois l'Abbé.
Boucle par Ablain-Saint-Nazaire depuis Carency
6.66 mi
+289 ft
-262 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée avec vue sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Mont Saint-Éloi
Les dorés musis depuis Carency
6.67 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
De Carency à Ablain-Saint-Nazaire en passant dans la plaine et les bords de la Souchez, avec quelques beaux raidillons
The Carency rollercoaster
4.99 mi
+177 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Carency, is not particularly difficult and will take you through Villers-au-Bois, between the plain and the woods. Carency was a seigneury until around 1620, then became a barony until 1665, before becoming a marquisate.
After the Battle of the Somme
7.32 mi
+253 ft
-230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy route offering fine views of the memorial sites of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War: Lorette, Mont-Saint-Éloi, Vimy and the ruined church at Ablain.
Les deux gares depuis Carency
6.83 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk takes you through the countryside around Carency and Villers-au-Bois, and along the old narrow-gauge railway line (the railway line linking Lens to Frévent).
From Carency to Mont-Saint-Éloi via the Bois Poret
13.80 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
A fairly standard route around Mont-Saint-Éloi (the area is very well signposted), but with three less-travelled sections leading to Villers-au-Bois
It’s a bit winding (’not very logical’, as one of my friends always says), but it allows you to take a few less-travelled paths.
Claudine’s walk from Carency
4.47 mi
+276 ft
-262 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the old Carency railway station, will take you through the surrounding countryside along good paths, with views of Notre-Dame de Lorette and Mont Saint-Éloi, not to mention the Anneau de la Mémoire.
Boutzeu boutzou from Souchez
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
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
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 11,000Canadian soldiers who died during the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. You’ll skirt the Vimy State Forest, where you’ll see the landscape scarred by shelling. The Canadian Vimy Memorial also offers a breathtaking view of the mining basin and the Artois hills
Calm after the storm
16.00 mi
+837 ft
-810 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route through this countryside that has seen so much suffering.I’ve put together a route using the many signposted trails that criss-cross the area and linked them up with a few lesser-known paths.A long walk with very little flat ground and two steep climbs towards the end. The paths can be difficult in bad weather.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial, starting from Souchez
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.
From Noulette to Aix via the greenway
4.00 mi
+154 ft
-171 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk is a great way to get some fresh air with the family or friends
La randonnée de Daniel et Roger à Aix-Noulettte
4.39 mi
+210 ft
-230 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
Petite randonnée sympa, à faire en famille, pour vous faire découvrir les alentours d'Aix-Noulette.
The hill of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
6.00 mi
+338 ft
-325 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular walk through a site commemorating the Great War in Artois allows you to discover places that are now set within a remarkably well-cultivated landscape: trees have reclaimed their place, traces of the trenches have been erased by the work of farmers, and the villages have been rebuilt. The cemeteries and memorials, however, serve as a reminder of the appalling tragedy that was the First World War, marked by the deaths of millions of young soldiers and citizens.
Open-air café and supposed to be from Souchez
7.08 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A hilly walk that circles the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette site, passing through Aix-Noulette and Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, with some very beautiful views.
At the foot of Pinchonvalles
7.99 mi
+502 ft
-518 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk starting from the Souchez Pyramid, heading towards Angres and its Bois des Bruyères, a haven of peace and tranquillity.
La randonnée de Jean-Michel vers Souchez
6.41 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Petite randonnée autour de Souchez avec des passages le long de la rivière et des vues sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
Les talus depuis Souchez
6.01 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous verra découvrir les alentours de Souchez
Circular around Souchez
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.
Marc’s walk to Souchez
4.54 mi
+266 ft
-295 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk takes you in the footsteps of the Great War. At the start, do make sure to visit the memorial dedicated to the Barbot Division and its general, who died for France on 10 May 1915. He is buried in Lorette alongside an ordinary soldier, the ‘stone cross’, the remains of which can be found next to the Crédit Agricole branch in Souchez.
The Vimy Woods
7.36 mi
+322 ft
-341 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
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.
Through the woodland on the hills above Ablin-Saint-Nazaire
3.90 mi
+243 ft
-246 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely little walk to enjoy when it’s very hot, as it’s largely shaded but not excessively so. The woodland is magnificent and the place exudes a sense of tranquillity. It’s a little hilly, but again, not excessively so.
However, I wouldn’t recommend doing it during wet weather, as theGR®127can get very muddy.
La motte depuis Aix-Noulette
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
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
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
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.
The Chartiaux from Villers-au-Bois
6.71 mi
+200 ft
-203 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk through the Bois de la Loterie and Bois d’Ecoivres. Ascent of Mont Saint-Éloi, returning via the Artois countryside.
Around the village of Villers-au-Bois
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial
13.00 mi
+600 ft
-607 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
The route starts from the town of Angres (in the Lens district), one of the former mining towns of the Hauts-de-France region. After a few hundred metres, you’ll leave the main urban ring road behind to enjoy the plains, valleys and forests of Artois.
You could also start this circular loop from (10) N-D de Lorette, or from (3) Aix-Noulette, or even from (14) Souchez. There are restaurants at each potential starting point. (See the practical information below).
En passant par Lorette (avec mes croquenots)
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.
Le tour d'Aix-Noulette par Marqueffles
5.04 mi
+335 ft
-305 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you through open countryside and woodland
The footpaths of Aix-Noulette
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.
Le Bois de l'Abîme à Givenchy
4.23 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée dans le Bois de l'Abîme à Givenchy avec sur le parcours une stèle à la mémoire de deux soldats morts lors de la première guerre mondiale.
From Angres to Pinchonvalles
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
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.
The Bois de Noulette
5.04 mi
+226 ft
-217 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk that takes you past some of Aix-Noulette’s little lanes and through the woods. This area is quite busy, especially on Sundays.
La véranda depuis Bouvigny-Boyeffles
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)
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.
La guérisseuse depuis Gouy-Servins
4.69 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Gouy-Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Petite randonnée, dans le Bois de Mont et le Bois de Marqueffles, en passant par l'oratoire et la tombe d'Arsène Lemaire qui soignait les maladies de peau, et les enfants atteints de la méningite. Elle est enterrée là, suite à sa demande, alors qu'elle a guéri un juge. Sa fille et son petit-fils avaient les mêmes pouvoirs. Je remercie son arrière-petite-fille pour ses informations.
Woods and hills at Gouy-Servins
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.
The upper woodlands of Bouvigny-Boyeffles as seen from the tall mast
4.59 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Bouvigny-Boyeffles (Pas-de-Calais)
Why ‘the upper undergrowth’? Because this walk takes place along the ridge of Notre Dame de Lorette (without actually going all the way there). The walk starts at the Bouvigny-Boyeffles TV transmission mast, the third-tallest structure in France at 305 metres. The view of it alone is an attraction in itself, as you’ll be parked about fifteen metres from the base – it’s quite dizzying. Even the first few metres offer a panoramic view of the mining basin.
Le sentier du souvenir à Neuville-Saint-Vaast
8.07 mi
+190 ft
-194 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Neuville-Saint-Vaast (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous emmène sur les trace de la Grande Guerre.
Les Droites Pierres via Mont-Saint-Éloi
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.
Les deux abbayes depuis Mont-Saint-Éloi
7.56 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Éloi (Pas-de-Calais)
De la plaine de l'Artois au marais de Maroeuil par la traversée du bois, cette randonnée vous fera prendre un bol d'air.
Discover the splendours of Mont Saint-Éloi, Écoivres & Acq
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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