Boucle entre Brancourt-le-Grand et Fresnoy-le-Grand

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In the heart of Vermandois, a path stretches for several kilometres, linking Brancourt-le-Grand to Fresnoy-le-Grand. Between cobbled streets and grassy paths, this long walk invites you to discover the striking contrast between the hustle and bustle of village life and the tranquillity of the surrounding fields.

All along the route, the red brick architecture contrasts with the open horizons of meadows and groves. At every turn, let yourself be surprised by an old gate, a blossoming orchard or the discreet song of a stream, for an authentic immersion in the soul of Vermandois.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 15.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 85 m
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    Descent: - 93 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 157 m
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    Lowest point: 108 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park opposite the church in Brancourt-le-Grand.

(S/E) The loop begins behind the church in Brancourt-le-Grand. Take Rue de Lannoy, ignoring all side streets. At the junction with Rue de Prémont, turn right, then immediately left onto the D28 (Rue de Bohain).

(1) Shortly afterwards, when the D28 splits into a three-way junction, turn right onto Chemin de la Maison Devienne. At the Brancourt farm, turn right and continue straight ahead to the Jonnécourt farm, without taking any side roads.

(2) Go through the farm gate and, immediately on your left, follow the path along the Canal des Torrents. At the next intersection, continue to the right and join Rue du Bois Miran in Fresnoy-le-Grand.

(3) In town, take Rue Henri Martin to the right, then Rue Charles Picard on the left. At Place Vatin, turn right, then left to join Rue des 7 Fusillés 1944. Then follow Rue des Patriotes to the crossroads with Rue du Général Leclerc.

(4) At the intersection with Place Vatin, turn right, then left and, at the intersection, turn right onto Rue des 7 Fusillés 1944. At the intersection with Rue des Patriotes, turn right and continue to the intersection with Rue du Général Leclerc.

(5) Continue straight ahead on Rue de l'Asile, turn right onto Rue Levaufre and continue onto Rue du Petit Paris until it ends. At the intersection with Rue Roger Salengro, turn left, then take the path on the right. At the three-way junction, turn right, then immediately left to take the path.

(6) At the junction with Chemin de la Ferme de Beauregard, turn right and, further on, turn right onto Sentier de Méricourt. When you reach the D705, follow it to the left before turning right onto the path leading to the wind farm. At the three-way junction with Chemin du Point du Jour, turn left.

(7) To return to Brancourt-le-Grand, turn left onto Rue de l'Église et du Cimetière, ignore the side streets, then at the next crossroads, take Rue de Là-Haut until you reach the car park opposite the church. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 144 m - Church on Rue de Là-haut.
  2. 1 : km 1.69 - alt. 126 m - D28
  3. 2 : km 4.34 - alt. 123 m - Jonnécourt farm gate.
  4. 3 : km 6.42 - alt. 125 m - Henri Martin Street.
  5. 4 : km 6.88 - alt. 128 m - Vatin Square.
  6. 5 : km 7.28 - alt. 119 m - Rue du Général Leclerc.
  7. 6 : km 9.47 - alt. 135 m - Beauregard farm.
  8. 7 : km 15.26 - alt. 140 m - Church and Cemetery Street.
  9. S/E : km 15.49 - alt. 144 m - Church on Rue de Là-Haut.

Notes

The route is not marked but is easy to follow. The terrain is earth, pebbles, grass and tarmac. Wear suitable footwear.

(S/E) Water tower, chapel, football pitch.
(1) Canal des Torrents.
(2) Canal des Torrents.
(4) Saint-Éloi Church, Town Hall.
(7) St-Rémi Church.

Worth a visit

(5) La Maison du Textile Museum.

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