A circular through the Bois de Noyelle and Bois de l'Infière woods in Val de Marque

A pleasant route from Sainghin-en-Mélantois, passing through Gruson and then Bouvines. Cross the Bois de Noyelle, go around the Bois de l'Infière and return via theGR® in Val de Marque.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.67 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 11 m
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    Descent: - 11 m

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    Highest point: 36 m
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    Lowest point: 25 m

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Description of the walk

On leaving Sainghin, turn right onto Allée du Moulin Blanc and park immediately in one of the spaces on the left.

(S/E) Cross the D955 carefully at the pedestrian crossing and take the path that crosses the fields to the crossroads.

(1) Continue straight ahead through the Bois de Noyelle and you will come to a crossroads.

(2) Take the second track on the right and join a small road.

(3) Turn left onto this road and continue for about 100 metres, then turn right at the playground. Continue straight ahead on this little-used road, which turns into a path once you reach the last isolated house. Continue straight ahead until you are a few metres from the A27 motorway.

(4) At the edge of the motorway, turn right onto the pavement and walk for about 50 metres, then immediately turn right onto theGR® trail that runs alongside the Marque river and leads to a bridge.

(5) Once you have crossed the bridge, continue straight ahead, ignoring the path to Gruson on the left, and pass under the old railway bridge.

(6) Shortly afterwards, take the first path on the left, which goes all the way around the Bois de l'Infière and joins a crossroads.

(7) Turn left towards La Marque. Cross the bridge, turn immediately left and continue straight ahead on theGR®121B, which runs alongside La Marque to the gates of Bouvines. 200 metres before the wooden barrier and the road, look for a path on the right.

(8) Take it and immediately turn right again onto the narrow path that leads back to the Bois de Noyelle. Further on, cross the small road. Return to the junction from the outward journey.

(1) Turn left onto the path that leads back to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 36 m - Parking: Allée du Moulin Blanc
  2. 1 : km 0.28 - alt. 31 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 0.72 - alt. 28 m - Crossroads
  4. 3 : km 1.09 - alt. 28 m - Road
  5. 4 : km 3.1 - alt. 27 m - Near the motorway. Towards the - Marque (rivière)-à finaliser
  6. 5 : km 3.64 - alt. 26 m - Bridge
  7. 6 : km 3.87 - alt. 27 m - Bois d'Infière
  8. 7 : km 4.8 - alt. 26 m - Fork
  9. 8 : km 6.79 - alt. 27 m - Short return path
  10. S/E : km 7.66 - alt. 36 m - Parking: Allée du Moulin Blanc

Notes

Easy hike, suitable footwear required. Picnics and children's games possible after point (3).

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
voisart
voisart

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

NO SPECIAL EVENTS MAY BE A PARKING PROBLEM ON DEPARTURE

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User 7983505

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route at this time of year with the autumn colours.
No particular difficulties.
Alternates between forest trails and quiet paths and roads.

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User 21497413

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike with a large section in the forest

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Dinomech
Dinomech

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with lots of greenery and shade
A bonus in hot weather

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Natouille59
Natouille59

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, I recommend it.

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Happy Walker
Happy Walker

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very easy route that can be done with young children. The first half is interesting, but the return trip is a bit monotonous. We made a round trip to the church in Bouvine, which is worth a visit.

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Bernard Stefaniak
Bernard Stefaniak
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Mostly shaded, we really enjoyed this route.
The section along the Marque river is very popular with cyclists and walkers, so if you have the choice, it's best to go there during the week.
Finally, depending on the weather, make sure you bring suitable equipment and, in any case, leave the baby in the pushchair at home.
We wish you a wonderful time on these trails.

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mariechristmasd
mariechristmasd

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and easy walk

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jacques urbain
jacques urbain

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route to warm up on

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Mic Bravoure
Mic Bravoure
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Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant walk.
It took us much less time than advertised.
Best done early in the morning or late in the afternoon during the week to avoid crowds and cyclists.
Thank you to the author for taking the time to share this route. 😉

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michel tout court
michel tout court

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in partial shade and partial sun, pleasant in hot weather.

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ClémenceML
ClémenceML
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A really enjoyable 2-hour walk through forests and fields.
This area is popular with horse riders, cyclists and hikers.
The vegetation is lush, so you can see and hear lots of birds.
We were lucky enough to hear Bernard (78) playing the trumpet in the Noyelle woods.
Since 2003, he has been cycling from Villeneuve d'Ascq every Sunday morning to play. What a treat!

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Luc Rammant
Luc Rammant

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The area along the Marque is frequented

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Magali59
Magali59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very nice walk.

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micdep
micdep

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Wooded route with two long straights,
No difficulty.

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