Faulx - Malleloy circular loop

Short circular walk starting from Faulx, towards Malleloy, passing under the Bois de Rumont on the way there and via the Mauchère Greenway on the way back.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.50 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 112 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 103 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 311 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 207 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Faulx (54760)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 48.792675° / E 6.196822°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3315ET, 3414O
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Description of the walk

Departure from Faulx, Rue du Stade (school car park).

(S/E) Turn right up Rue Maurice Barrès. Immediately after setting off, note the newly restored monument on your right, Rue du Chambon.
Go up to the left-hand bend, continue straight ahead on Rue de la Barre until you reach the end.

(1) At the end of this street, turn right onto Ruelle Ferrée, which leaves the village and climbs towards the woods.
After leaving the village, climb for about 700 metres.

(2) At the first intersection, turn onto the path that branches off to the left. This path curves slightly, remaining roughly horizontal for about 1 km until you reach elevation 300 on the map (intersection of paths).
At this intersection, continue straight ahead. After a slight curve to the left then right, you will arrive at an open area (grassy and partially shaded), where you can rest and admire the landscape (Mauchère Valley, Custines Malleloy).

(3) Then continue straight ahead to reach a stony path that descends for about 1.2 km to Malleloy. After passing the church on your right, you will arrive at a small triangular square with a few benches where you can rest.

(4) Cross the Mauchère bridge and shortly afterwards, take the first path on the left.

(5) Then take the old railway line, which is now the "Voie Verte de la Mauchère" greenway.

(6) Cross the D90 (take care) and continue along the Greenway to Faux.

(7) Take the third exit on the left (Chemin de la Taye d'Amance) almost at the edge of the village; turn left onto Rue Saint-Pierre to arrive near the church.

(8) Turn left and then pass by a small fountain opposite the post office. Cross the D90 (Rue de la Libération) and continue straight ahead, into the street just to the right of the post office.
After the bridge over the Mauchère, this street becomes a footpath that passes near the schools and leads back to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 230 m - School car park with its "large wheelbarrow".
  2. 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 244 m - Ruelle Ferrée
  3. 2 : km 1.07 - alt. 295 m - First intersection (end of the climb)
  4. 3 : km 2.24 - alt. 297 m - Partially shaded meadow
  5. 4 : km 3.48 - alt. 207 m - Triangular square in Malleloy
  6. 5 : km 3.84 - alt. 212 m - Old railway line now converted into a greenway
  7. 6 : km 4.52 - alt. 220 m - Crossing the D90
  8. 7 : km 6.85 - alt. 248 m - Exit from the Greenway
  9. 8 : km 7.07 - alt. 236 m - Church, left towards the post office
  10. S/E : km 7.49 - alt. 230 m - Return to the car park, Rue du Stade.

Notes

Rest stop on the Place de Malleloy.
Fountain opposite the Faulx Post Office.

Back in Faulx, there are several options for returning to the starting point before (7).

Worth a visit

Viewpoints over the Mauchère Valley, Faulx, Malleloy.
Halfway rest stop in Malleloy on the small square near the Mauchère bridge.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
gerard hua
gerard hua

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 12, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Short hike to do again in spring

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denis.thisse
denis.thisse

Not done yet.

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Ptibusy
Ptibusy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this lovely circular path, which was very pleasant in its first part.

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paroche
paroche

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very good course

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Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

To prolong the pleasure of this lovely hike, between PI 4 and PI 5, I took the marked "greenway" path that climbs up the opposite slope in the Jehaye woods, then the GR5 and finally back down to Faulx. (The hike is extended by 4 km with a steep slope in addition).

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brubri
brubri

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk along orchards with views of the villages of Faulx and Malleloy.
The return journey is less pleasant as the path runs alongside a busy road.

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Nkm
Nkm

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, varied walk with open stretches and tree-lined paths, through the village and surrounded by nature. Really pleasant with little elevation gain, perfect for a Sunday stroll!
It took me 2½ hours with my little dog, who always dawdles a bit!

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gui54000
gui54000
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike. No problems. Just one climb (not very difficult, average gradient of 7/8% over barely 1 km) and pleasant paths (clear, fairly well maintained and easy to walk on the first part through the fields, then a superb greenway). Beautiful scenery. Nothing to complain about. I recommend it. The map on the IGN is accurate. I have a good pace and completed the hike in 1 hour 30 minutes.

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