Circular route from Mont-Saint-Haubert
The iconic hill of Tournaisis and its slopes offer panoramic views and trails or paths that you can walk, run or climb. Your steps will take you through countryside dotted with hamlets and farms towards the Scheldt and its Léaucourt cut (a former meander of the river). You will discover a discreet and modest countryside that is not lacking in charm.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 22.78 km -
Average duration: 7h 20 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 275 m -
Descent: - 275 m -
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Highest point: 140 m -
Lowest point: 10 m
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Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 140 m - Mont Saint-Hubert
- 1 : km 1.46 - alt. 47 m - Chapel
- 2 : km 4.12 - alt. 99 m - Bourdeau
- 3 : km 5.74 - alt. 54 m - La Goudinière
- 4 : km 8.33 - alt. 37 m - Les Pierrots
- 5 : km 10.53 - alt. 34 m - Le Courroux
- 6 : km 11.68 - alt. 45 m - Bois des Hospices
- 7 : km 13.78 - alt. 18 m - Léaucourt
- 8 : km 14.61 - alt. 12 m - Dead arm of the - Escaut (fleuve)
- 9 : km 17.32 - alt. 12 m - Grande Rigole d'Obigies
- 10 : km 20.22 - alt. 22 m - Calvaire du Dé
- 11 : km 21.16 - alt. 40 m - Puille Farm
- S/E : km 22.78 - alt. 140 m - Mont Saint-Hubert
Other walks in the area
Circular walk around Froyennes
Visorando member 
6.25 km
+41 m
-45 m
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Tournai (Hainaut)
A walk to discover Froyennes (church, Château Beauregard, Saint-Éloi fountain, watermill) and the surrounding area. Please note: muddy paths in wet weather!
From Willems to Parc du Héron
Visorando member 
12.84 km
+17 m
-17 m
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Willems (Nord)
Loop passing Lac du Héron in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Forest-sur-Marque. This walk goes along the Marque river for a while and follows part of the GR® 121B.
Mont de l'Enclus
Visorando member 5.76 km
+152 m
-142 m
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mont-de-l'Enclus (Hainaut)
Start at Café des Acacias, which has ample parking. The first part of the walk is on the GR® 122 before entering the forest. It is a lovely walk with benches and picnic areas. The path is very easy going with pine needles. Refreshments are available (with terrace) at Café des Acacias. A very pleasant walk in dry weather
On the banks of the Nimy Canal in Peronnes
Visorando member 
16.05 km
+51 m
-54 m
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Antoing (Hainaut)
A walk along the towpaths of the new and old canals from Nimy to Péronnes.
At the start, you can admire the two giant locks that have replaced the eight locks that you will then pass as you walk down the old canal.
Admire the old lock houses on the old canal.
However, be careful in strong winds between points (8) and (9) as the trees are fragile and it is best to avoid this section.
The entire hike is on tarmac or paved paths.
Around Bachy
Visorando member 5.67 km
+20 m
-20 m
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
This route between the Bachy plain and the Belgian border allows you to discover Mont Saint-Aubert in Belgium. You will discover part of the route used by "Monique", a member of the Resistance who helped airmen escape between France and the town of Rumegies in Belgium.
Cross-border trail - Bachy Rumes Bachy
Visorando member 10.79 km
+32 m
-32 m
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
A walk between France and Belgium in the Pévèle and Hainaut plains. This trail crosses the path of Monique, a Resistance fighter who evacuated Allied pilots who had fallen during the war. It also gives an idea of the work of the customs officers who guarded this border and the tricks that smugglers could use to thwart their surveillance.
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