Circular route starting from Saint-Aubin in the Avesnois region

Discover the landscapes of the Avesnois. Magnificent view of our bocage countryside.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.55 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 62 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 61 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 196 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 149 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the small bridge in the village of Saint-Aubin at the Cens du Temple monument.
(S/E) Take Rue du Moulin to the crossroads with the small dirt track opposite the church.

(1) Take this path on the right, which is Rue de la Place, cross the Tarsies bridge and join Rue d'en Haut.

(2) Take this street on the left, continue along Route de Saint-Rémy until you reach the crossroads with Chemin de la Fourche.

(3) Turn right onto this path, follow it, cross the D124 and continue to the crossroads with Route du Petit Moulin (yellow markings).

(4) Turn right, cross the Tarsies stream and continue until you reach another junction with Rue du Petit Moulin.

(5) Take this street on the right, then leave it on the left at a place called Impasse du Petit Moulin. Continue along this wide track, following the yellow markings.

(6) Cross the Père Queue stream and continue south to reach the Croissette crossroads.

(7) Take this street on the left, continuing to follow the yellow markings. Stay on this street, ignoring the turns off to the right and left. Reach the crossroads before the Bodelez houses.

(8) Continue left along Rue des Bodelez and cross the hamlet to reach Rue du Petit Moulin.

(9) Turn right and at the next crossroads, continue left along this street. This takes you on a pleasant little detour that brings you back to the Petit Moulin crossroads.

(4) Turn left and follow the same route back to the next crossroads at Rue du Moulin.

(5) Turn left to complete the tour.

(9) Continue straight ahead until you reach a Y-junction.

(10) Keep going in the same direction to quickly reach the village of Saint-Aubin.

(11) Cross the village and continue until you reach Ruelle de la Cure. Turn left. Opposite the church and cemetery, go around the square on the left to return to the starting point.

(1) Follow the same route back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 156 m - Car park near the small bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.21 - alt. 156 m - Saint-Aubin Church. Cross the - Tarsy ou Tarsies (rivière) - Affluent de la Sambre
  3. 2 : km 0.43 - alt. 162 m - Rue d'en Haut on the left
  4. 3 : km 1.85 - alt. 157 m - Chemin de la Fourche
  5. 4 : km 2.91 - alt. 162 m - Carrefour du Petit Moulin and yellow markings
  6. 5 : km 3.3 - alt. 153 m - Rue du Petit Moulin crossroads
  7. 6 : km 4 - alt. 159 m - Crossing the Ruisseau du Père Queue stream
  8. 7 : km 5.53 - alt. 190 m - Croissette crossroads.
  9. 8 : km 7.3 - alt. 190 m - Les Bodelez crossroads
  10. 9 : km 8.4 - alt. 167 m - Rue du Moulin crossroads
  11. 10 : km 10.11 - alt. 169 m - Y-junction
  12. 11 : km 10.8 - alt. 166 m - Saint-Aubin
  13. S/E : km 11.55 - alt. 157 m - Car park near the small bridge

Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Jocelyne.duquenoy
Jocelyne.duquenoy

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is almost entirely on tarmac, making it preferable during rainy periods. Nevertheless, the landscapes are varied and attractive.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A beautiful countryside getaway! An open horizon on all sides reveals superb panoramic views of peaceful villages, charming farms and wooded areas. It's the ideal place to enjoy the last sunny days of the season. We relished the last warm rays of sunshine. Note that there is a picnic table at point 7. However, it is a bit unfortunate that the path often follows field boundaries or hedges, limiting the panoramic views. We encountered few people during our walk. A short detour after point 9 is well worth it. If you are planning to take this beautiful walk, I recommend starting near the church of Saint-Aubin, as there is more parking available. Enjoy this magnificent country walk!

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jean-pierre 59
jean-pierre 59

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Do not follow the route description, but follow the map!
A beautiful glimpse of the Avesnois countryside, with its charming traditional houses built of blue stone and brick, and pretty little streams.
You can buy picnic supplies at the Pont des Loups farm (wide selection of local products) and stop off at the Ermitage campsite if you want to hike for several days!

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FL1946
FL1946

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 01, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Poorly marked path.
Explanations not very clear
We had to turn back three times.

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educflg
educflg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route that allows you to discover a superb village typical of our region.
A harmonious blend of old and new, surrounded by fields and greenery, all in a peaceful setting.
No difficulty.
The ideal day:
a hike in the morning followed by a picnic near the sports ground, where the whole family and friends can enjoy a pleasant moment in complete tranquillity.

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MERESSE Ghislain
MERESSE Ghislain

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very good hike

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Buzzrando
Buzzrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Cool

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Jose Germain
Jose Germain

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

..I replied directly by email..

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zoe.demeure
zoe.demeure

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The start and end of this very pleasant route (1/4 of the route) are in the beautiful little village of St-Aubin, but the remaining 3/4 are on very straight tarmac roads between two cornfields. The trail is not marked. There is little shade.

Trail near the Ferme des Loups (Avesnois shops)

Variation not indicated in the description.

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