Refine your search for walks in Athies
Athies walks
Chemin du Marasquay à Athies
Venez découvrir les village de Fampoux, Feuchy et Athies en passant par les bois, étangs et marais.
Fampoux from top to bottom
A short walk around Fampoux, best done when the sun isn’t too strong!
Les bords de la Scarpe depuis Saint-Laurent-Blangy
Superbe randonnée entre rivière et marais et leur biodiversité
Arras and its monuments
This walk will introduce you to Arras, starting along the Scarpe river. You will then continue through the town and admire its monuments, from the citadel to the execution wall, the belfry and the main square.
The twenty-foot ditch from Bailleul-Sir-Berthoult
This flat hike will take you from Bailleul-sir-Berthout to the villages of Gavrelle and Oppy, along good paths.
Bailleul was completely destroyed during the First World War.
In 1833, Minister Guizot passed a law requiring all municipalities to have a school.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial: in the footsteps of the Great War
An easy cycle ride along quiet country lanes, offering the chance to discover major sites – particularly those associated with Canada – from the First World War.
Lacs et marais depuis Roeux
Boucle par Roeux et Biache-Saint-Vaast, entre lacs et marais.
Mont Saint-Vaast from Sainte-Catherine
This walk will take you around Sainte-Catherine and its surroundings via Mont Saint-Vaast.
Between wide meadows and a footbridge near Arras
A short, semi-urban and leafy walk that will take you across the new footbridge between Arras and Saint-Nicolas.
Mont Saint-Vaast via the water tower
This walk, starting from Sainte-Catherine, will take you to Mont Saint-Vaast via the Chemin des Filatiers, not far from the Fontaine des Trois Louches, and extends into the neighbouring communes.
Caribou from Monchy-le-Preux
This walk will take you through the plains and woods of the Arrageois region, which marked the limit of the German advance during the First World War. The marker can be seen on the RD 939. From Monchy, the Germans bombarded Arras, destroying the belfry.
The city centre
A route combining town and countryside, taking you round Arras. A mix of rural landscapes and historic monuments such as the Citadel, the English Memorial and the ramparts.
From Lac Bleu to the Plouvain Marsh
A peaceful, shaded walk around Lac Bleu, along the River Scarpe and through the Plouvain Marshes. Easily accessible and suitable for all seasons.
Au fil du Crinchon depuis Arras
Cette belle randonnée vous entrainera à la citadelle avant de vous inviter à traverser la plaine d'Arras. Au retour vous longerez le Crinchon.
Short route around Farbus
A circular route around Farbus, allowing you to explore the village and the surrounding countryside.
Les trois clochers depuis Achicourt
Belle randonnée entre la plaine de l'arrageois et le long du Crinchon avec ses trois clochers achicourt wailly et agny
Bois de Berthonval depuis Thélus
À la decouverte des villages de Thélus et Farbus, en passant par le Bois de Berthonval.
Woods and trenches between Thélus and Vimy
Very few roads on this rural route, which becomes quite difficult in wet weather. Although the elevation gain does not seem significant, the Sentier de la Vignette, on the northern edge of Vimy Wood, is very hilly, with steep slopes that will give your calves a good workout. It is, of course, possible to go down into the trenches and wander a little through this labyrinth.
La plaine au Nord d'Arras et le Bois de Vimy
A countryside walk near the town of Arras.Plenty of paths and small roads that are not really suitable for vehicles.
To spice up the route a little, I’ve added a section of the Vignette trail (going in the opposite direction, so there are no signposts) which takes you round the Bois de Vimy. This route is quite challenging but very enjoyable and is now well maintained.
Discover the villages of Thélus, Willerval and Farbus
You will discover the villages of Thélus, Willerval, and Farbus. These three villages are less than 10 km from Vimy and its Canadian First World War memorial, which is well worth a visit to complement this hike.
La palis à Dainville
Venez découvrir Dainville et ses voyettes (petits passages entre les maisons) et sentiers battus, ainsi que la Ferme Saint-Jean.
Marsh trail around Biache - Saint-Vaast
Hiking through the marshes of Biache - Saint-Vaast, Plouvain Roeux and Pelves.
Le sentier du souvenir à Neuville-Saint-Vaast
Cette randonnée vous emmène sur les trace de la Grande Guerre.
Les antennes depuis Vimy
Jolie randonnée qui vous conduira tout d'abord dans la campagne entre Vimy et Farbus, puis vous fera monter à Thelus avant de rejoindre le Mémorial Canadien et la Forêt de Vimy.
Le Champ des Saints depuis Vimy
Venez découvrir les villages de l'Artois par Farbus, Willerval et Vimy. Randonnée entre bois et plaine avec vue sur les terrils de Loos-en-Gohelle
Les Voyettes
This local hike will introduce you to this charming village in the community of Lens-Lievin. It took in the wounded during the Battle of Lens in August 1648 and many other battles, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge from 9 to 12 April 1917. The ponds around Vimy are former shell holes. Even today, unexploded ordnance can still be found.
The Goulot from Vimy
This walk, starting from Place de la République, will take you to the Canadian Memorial. It then follows a descent through Thélus and Farbus via the Bois du Goulot. You will pass by the Saint-Ranulphe Fountain. The whole route is on good paths.
The two bridges from Vimy
This short hike around Vimy, between the town, voyettes (small streets in local dialect) and plains, will give you a different perspective on our beautiful region, its heritage and its memory of the Great War
The Canadian Vimy Memorial
This site represents Canada's most impressive memorial to its citizens who fought and gave their lives in the First World War. A strategic high point, offering breathtaking views of the coalfield and Artois hills.
Circuit "le Belloy" à Wailly
Très belle randonnée autour de Wailly en passant par la Plaine au Crichon.
Terril de Pinchonvalles, Bois des Bruyères et voyettes de Givenchy
Peu de goudron sur ce parcours qui permet d'arpenter les chemins du Bois des Bruyères et de faire le tour du Terril de Pinchonvalles.
J'ai dû changer le départ car le beau chemin qui partait à gauche dans la Rue de l'Église est pour le moment (???) en chantier : nouveau lotissement en construction. Malgré toutes les promesses, on continue à bétonner les villes. Prions Ste Godasse et St Croquenot pour que ce chemin réapparaisse après les travaux.
La Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle
Cette randonnée est une variante de la Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle. Au départ de Givenchy-en-Gohelle, vous montez au Mémorial canadien, avec passage dans la Forêt Domaniale de Vimy, puis vous passez le long des tranchées. Avec un peu de chance, vous pourrez voir les moutons.
Tour du Trou à l’Eau
A countryside walk that can be enjoyed in all weathers.
Marc’s walk to Souchez
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
Hike through plains and woods, passing by the Canadian Memorial, which you can visit, as well as the museum and the trenches (by reservation).
Circular around Souchez
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.
Les talus depuis Souchez
Cette randonnée vous verra découvrir les alentours de Souchez
La randonnée de Jean-Michel vers Souchez
Petite randonnée autour de Souchez avec des passages le long de la rivière et des vues sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
At the foot of Pinchonvalles
A walk starting from the Souchez Pyramid, heading towards Angres and its Bois des Bruyères, a haven of peace and tranquillity.
The Valley of the Zouaves in Souchez
A walk around and through Souchez, taking in Cassin Park and the Bois de Carieul, not forgetting the waterfall.
In the footsteps of the Great War from Souchez
This walk, starting from the Pyramide de Souchez, will take you to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette before descending to Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, then through the Bois de Piéton and past the Source du Carency, before joining the GR® 127-145.
Open-air café and supposed to be from Souchez
A hilly walk that circles the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette site, passing through Aix-Noulette and Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, with some very beautiful views.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial, starting from Souchez
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.
The Vimy Ridge, starting from Souchez
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
The Souchez embankment circular loop
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.
Calm after the storm
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.
Boutzeu boutzou from Souchez
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.
Madame’s walk from Souchez
A pleasant little walk between the plain and the river
The hill of Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
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.
La marche du souvenir depuis Lorette
Au départ de lorette, la randonnée passe dans les bois environnant avec de belles descentes et montées.
Circular route around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
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.
Set foot on the battlefields of Artois
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.