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Circuit "Les fossés" à Barlin
Association / Club / Walk leader
8.07 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barlin (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre bois, plaine et étang. En partie ombragée.
The tour of the trinquettes in Hersin-Coupigny
Visorando Member
1.96 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, very picturesque walk in the countryside south of Hersin-Coupigny. Amidst fields, meadows and gardens, you can admire the countryside of the mining basin.
The Hersin ponds
6.48 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This local hike will take you up to the heights of Coupigny, then past the Étangs des Claires Fontaines, the Corons Beclet and, of course, the slag heap. The hike is on good paths and offers beautiful biodiversity.
From Hersin via Bracquencourt
7.49 mi
+420 ft
-427 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you along good paths through Verdrel, Bracquencourt and Barlin's Cité n°9, without any major difficulties.A bit of history: Coupigny gave its name to a large noble family from Artois. Its official name appeared in 1801.
Le Val de Loisnes via Le Blanc-Mont
4.84 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike starting from Parc Germinal will take you along the old cavaliers (railway tracks from the mining era), passing through the hamlet of Blanc Mont. You will walk along the Loisnes before returning to Hersin to cross the public garden and the slag heap.
La hersinoise depuis Hersin-Coupigny
7.17 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
Un peu d'histoire. Coupigny provient d'une grande famille de noble de l'Artois, de Saint-Martin-en-Artois, et deviendras Hersin-Coupigny.
Une habitante de Hersin-Coupigny fut une rescapée du Titanic.
Les boucles d'Hersin
7.97 mi
+174 ft
-197 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée sans difficulté, entre ville et campagne, sans oublier le terril.
Val de Loisne from Hersin-Coupigny
6.99 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will allow you to discover another side of Hersin-Coupigny, passing through Nœux-les-Mines, Coron number 3 and the Ferme du Blanc-Mont, not to mention the Loisne and all the biodiversity in the surrounding area.
Chès Noirs Monts à m’mote
3.66 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
Les Noirs Monts, as I see it, or a reworking of a walk that has been around for a very long time.
Route du Bois in the Olhain Forest
6.22 mi
+400 ft
-404 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk through the Olhain State Forest takes you along good paths, which can be a bit muddy in winter. You can visit the arboretum right next to the starting car park and pop into Verdrel for a quick look.
Let’s go for a walk in the Maisnil-lès-Ruitz woods
12.47 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,099 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route that winds through the Bois d’Olhain. A difficult route, and even very difficult in wet weather.As with all routes through woodland, the route description isn’t very clear, so I recommend using the app.
The two Haillicourt slag heaps and the Étang de la Fossette
7.32 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
From the mine to angling on this walk. Climb the 389 steps of the first slag heap and walk round the second. A bare minimum of roads to reach the lovely Étang de la Fossette – another beautifully landscaped spot, and no tarmac!
La Houchinel from Houchin
5.37 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike from Houchin will allow you to discover another side of the mining basin without much difficulty along beautiful trails.
A bit of history: the pit, 12 mining companies from Noeux-les-Mines. Mining began in 1939 and was halted in 1940 with the German occupation and never resumed.
The Houchin tour
5.51 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
Short route on well-marked paths. Little tarmac, for a breath of fresh air.
GR® et PR® du parc à Mesnil-lès-Ruitz
6.82 mi
+679 ft
-682 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée dans le parc, en sous-bois et avec une belle vue sur le golf et le château.
Les falandes depuis Haillicourt
5.51 mi
+476 ft
-463 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Haillicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous conduiras sur les terrils, culminant a 180 m. Vous gravirez les 389 marches pour atteindre le sommet de l'un d'entre-eux sans compter que vous marcherez sur les divers terrils.
Sur le terril 9, 2000 pieds de vignes ont été planter en 2011 et donnent a ce jour du vin appelé charbonnay.
The upper reaches of Coupigny
4.94 mi
+223 ft
-246 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
At the start, a short walk around the ponds is a must. The walk then descends towards Hersin, passing the town hall and its green walls. You then need to cross the park before reaching the Coron Béclet. After that, head back up towards the ponds. The route follows paths and a short stretch of tarmac.
The Val de Loisne
6.82 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route through the Nœux countryside. It crosses several marked trails and the paths are in good condition. It is a semi-urban route and therefore follows a few roads that may be busy.
From Nœux to the Bouvigny antenna
12.72 mi
+574 ft
-581 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
The route is fairly straightforward overall (the area is well signposted).
This hike presents no difficulties other than its length and the condition of the paths when wet.
December 2024: I changed the end from (13). It is longer, but more pleasant.
Les deux terrils de Nœux-les-Mines
6.39 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
Semi-urban route. After a stroll through the fields, you pass by the two slag heaps of Nœux. This hike can be made difficult by bad weather, especially when descending the slag heap on ski trail no. 2, where the stairs are quite impressive. The ascent of slag heap no. 1 is not too difficult and the summit offers a panoramic view of the region. Only the end, in the town, may lack appeal, but the streets in this area are not very busy.
Slag heaps 2, 3 and 122 in the ‘Pays à part’ region
6.26 mi
+446 ft
-420 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Haillicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that will take you to the foot of slag heap 122 (known as the ‘Volcan’ slag heap). You’ll walk up old ‘cavaliers’ (paths that linked the pits together), where flora and fauna have reclaimed their place, and climb one of the twin slag heaps of the ‘Pays à part’, rising to an altitude of 180 metres (offering a magnificent view).
Circular walk through the woods of Parc d'Olhain from Verdrel.
4.76 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A superb little walk to do in good weather. Ideal in hot weather, this walk offers both the comfort of the forest and beautiful views, as most of the path to Parc d'Olhain runs along the edge of the forest. Views and coolness, what a joy.
Around Noeux-les-Mines
5.31 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike across fields will take you through the villages of Barlin and Houchin. On the way back, you will see the ski slope created in 1996 and built on a former slag heap.
In the4th century, Noeux was called Vitris. The village was destroyed by the Normans in 882. The main activities at that time were agriculture, milling, sugar refining and brewing.
Mining began in 1850. The last mine was closed in 1968.
Through the Olhain National Forest around Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.88 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk around Fresnicourt le DolmenStarting from Olhain Castle and heading towards the ‘Table aux Fées’ dolmen, you’ll pass two sandstone crosses dating from the 13th and 16th centuries, then the hamlet of Verdrel and the Olhain State Forest with its leisure centre, before returning through the forest. Superb views over the plain and its villages.It’s best to do this walk in dry weather, as the paths can be difficult when wet.
The Table des Fées as seen from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.27 mi
+482 ft
-489 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk running alongside the golf course, through the Olhain Forest and past the Table des Fées dolmen.
Circular walk around Olhain Park starting from Olhain Castle
3.62 mi
+305 ft
-322 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
From the car park, you’ll find yourself facing Olhain Castle, one of the most beautiful in the region. The rest of the walk alternates between stunning views and short stretches through the undergrowth (not too dense) before reaching the ‘esplanade’ of Olhain Park. You’ll find yourself facing an exceptional panorama.
If you’re lucky, you might see paragliders taking off (admittedly, this is quite rare), and why not visit during the hot-air balloon festival to watch these huge, colourful balloons take off right before your eyes.
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.
Voyettes and paths of the Béthunois
6.19 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
A short country walk in the middle of the Béthune-Nœux-Bruay conurbation.
Et un, et deux, et trois terrils
8.28 mi
+259 ft
-249 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
Of course, these aren’t the highest slag heaps in the region, but the two slag heaps at Verquin have remained very wild, and on the one at Labourse there’s enough space and paths to vary the route. This figure-of-eight route can easily be split into two circular loops of 6 to 8 km. It’s a fairly complicated route, which I’ve described in as much detail as possible. Nevertheless, I recommend using the app, particularly on the slag heaps: the one at Labourse has a large number of paths and you can easily alter the route.
The Bois des Dames starting from Labuissière
6.51 mi
+243 ft
-240 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Labuissière, will take you to the Bois des Dames via the castle. You will then follow the Lawe river and cross part of the Bois des Dames with its centuries-old oak trees and rich biodiversity.
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 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
The Caucourt Ford
6.75 mi
+240 ft
-226 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route, on paths that are more or less paved, pleasant in all seasons (except during very wet periods) with a passage at the Gué de Caucourt.
1- Hermin Town Hall advises against using the path between points (11) and (12) until the end of 2025. It is now April 2026 and nothing has changed: no works are underway and there are barriers on both sides. I have just walked along it and it is perfectly passable, though still treacherous.
Circuit de Baraffles à Gauchin-Légal
7.64 mi
+433 ft
-417 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée à travers le Bois d'Olhain, son parc départemental et les villages aux alentours. Belles églises et beaux châteaux au programme.
La Pierre du Diable depuis Gauchin-Légal
9.24 mi
+413 ft
-400 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Au départ, voir la pierre qui, selon la légende, déambulait la nuit et donnait des sueurs froides aux maris trompés et aux femmes infidèles. N'ayez plus peur, elle est solidement accrochée. Puis vous passerez au gué de Caucourt et son moulin.
Around Olhain
14.24 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,079 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route with significant elevation gain and some fairly difficult paths.The path between (3) and (4) is very difficult but can be avoided. It was passable in late September 2025 (dry season).There are a few road crossings, but with very little traffic.
La Cauchy depuis Gauchin-Légal
7.54 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée dans la plaine de l'Artois en passant par le gué de Caucourt.
Le Bois de Mont
12.15 mi
+709 ft
-732 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
A very green route in the Artois hills, with two beautiful climbs and a minimum of roads.
This route, which is already difficult, becomes very difficult in wet weather. I walked it on 25/02/2026 and some of the paths were barely passable.
Les alouettes via Estrée-Cauchy
6.77 mi
+226 ft
-223 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez prendre un bol d'air en passant par les villages de Servins, Estrée-Cauchy et Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen.
Les têtes d'halaux depuis Servins
8.03 mi
+269 ft
-292 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée, dans la plaine de l'Artois, vous verra passer par Bouvignie-Boyeffles, avant de remonter vers Verdrel, pour revenir sur Servins
Circular Alouettes loop starting from Servins
6.84 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
The ideal time to visit this variant of Les Alouettes, with its beautiful vegetable gardens, magnificent hydrangea beds and a farmyard with a majestic and somewhat pretentious royal turkey.
Les antennes de Bouvigny
7.55 mi
+135 ft
-141 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Une autre façon de voir la communauté de Lens-Lievin avec des vues depuis le plateau sur les Monts des Flandres, les terrils de Loos-en-Gohelle etc...
Short circular loop: Servins – Gouy-Servins
3.24 mi
+72 ft
-72 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Ideal for a family walk, this route passes through the villages of Servins and Gouy-Servins. You’ll walk along grassy and stony paths, as well as tarmac roads. You’ll catch sight of the Bouvigny-Boyeffles mast and enjoy lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Circular loop via the Bouvigny mast
5.19 mi
+295 ft
-305 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely circular route through the countryside of Servins, Bouvigny-Boyeffles and Hersin-Coupigny, featuring lovely views and a passage beneath the large antenna. The route follows paths and a short stretch of road.
Circular loop around the Servins mast
7.21 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk starting from Servins, passing through Bouvigny-Boyeffles, Hersin-Coupigny and Verdrel. You’ll walk along stony, grassy paths and a few roads. You’ll enjoy several views of the surrounding countryside.
Circular walk around the keep and the La Buissière slag heap
6.32 mi
+282 ft
-289 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Bruay-Labuissiere, will take you through the Bois des Dames and up the slag heap. You’ll follow the River Lawe, all along very good wooded paths with a few gentle climbs.
La Buissière - Ourton loop following the Biette, then the Lawe
13.84 mi
+535 ft
-512 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long walk in an urban area, but 90% of it is on paths. Start at the old bridge and its steps, then follow the Biette (a beautiful footbridge restored last year) to Ourton. Next, climb back up (unfortunately on the road) before descending to Beugin. Follow another bridge to the Divion Viaduct. There, a slightly tricky descent takes you back to the banks of the Lawe. Follow it first on the left bank, then on the right bank before following the bus route. And to finish in style, the Bois de la Volville, with a nice climb at the end.
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.