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Chemin du Marasquay à Athies
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.19 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Athies (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez découvrir les village de Fampoux, Feuchy et Athies en passant par les bois, étangs et marais.
Fampoux from top to bottom
Visorando Member
5.39 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fampoux (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk around Fampoux, best done when the sun isn’t too strong!
Arras and its monuments
6.57 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arras (Pas-de-Calais)
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
8.04 mi
+148 ft
-151 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bailleul-Sir-Berthoult (Pas-de-Calais)
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.
Between wide meadows and a footbridge near Arras
4.42 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais)
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
7.67 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais)
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
6.37 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Monchy-le-Preux (Pas-de-Calais)
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.
From Lac Bleu to the Plouvain Marsh
3.42 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Rœux (Pas-de-Calais)
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
7.72 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arras (Pas-de-Calais)
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
3.29 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Farbus (Pas-de-Calais)
A circular route around Farbus, allowing you to explore the village and the surrounding countryside.
Les trois clochers depuis Achicourt
7.12 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Achicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre la plaine de l'arrageois et le long du Crinchon avec ses trois clochers achicourt wailly et agny
Woods and trenches between Thélus and Vimy
7.66 mi
+318 ft
-331 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
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
14.48 mi
+663 ft
-673 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
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
8.25 mi
+197 ft
-180 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
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.
Marsh trail around Biache - Saint-Vaast
6.28 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Biache-Saint-Vaast (Pas-de-Calais)
Hiking through the marshes of Biache - Saint-Vaast, Plouvain Roeux and Pelves.
Les Voyettes
4.53 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
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
7.34 mi
+295 ft
-299 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
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
4.76 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
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
3.25 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
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
6.77 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wailly (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée autour de Wailly en passant par la Plaine au Crichon.
Terril de Pinchonvalles, Bois des Bruyères et voyettes de Givenchy
8.65 mi
+535 ft
-509 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
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.
The Vimy Woods
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 11,000
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.