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Circular walk through the Marchiennes State Forest
Visorando Member
4.20 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Beuvry-la-Forêt (Nord)
A circular route taking you around the Marchiennes State Forest.
Route des Voyettes d'Orchies
5.75 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Orchies (Nord)
A walk through the capital of the Pévèle region. It allows you to admire the town’s historical heritage, but also to see how the town has expanded over the last century.
Chemin du Marais in Flines-lez-Raches
3.28 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Flines-lez-Raches (Nord)
Short walking route, suitable for children on two-wheeled bikes. Scooters and other similar vehicles are not permitted.
Ideal for introducing children to walking and for a Sunday stroll. The only tricky bit is crossing the main road.
A walk through the fields where you can admire the locally grown vegetables and discover a small, open and safe blockhouse.
A walk through the countryside and town of Flines-Lez-Raches
3.63 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Flines-lez-Raches (Nord)
This walk takes you through the fields of Flines, passing over the Pont des Vaches and the Pont des Maraichons, before returning through the town via the Cattelet and Montreuil neighbourhoods.
Around Landas
5.60 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Landas (Nord)
Discover the beauty of the countryside around Landas on a picturesque walk that will take you through the charming streets, lanes and paths of this delightful village in the Pévèle region. This walk is suitable for everyone and offers a chance to relax in the heart of the countryside.
The Argales slag heap in Rieulay
2.41 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Rieulay (Nord)
The Argales slag heap was the largest in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais coalfield, covering 140 hectares. Its re-mining – which involved recovering the pieces of coal deposited on the slag heap along with the waste rock – led to major changes to the landscape. Due to its immense weight, the slag heap sank into the ground. The local council created a fishing pond there in 1977.
Today it is an outdoor leisure area, the Parc des Argales,
A rejuvenating walk along the River Scarpe
4.43 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Anhiers (Nord)
On the edge of the Plaine Scarpe–Escaut Regional Nature Park, explore the commune of Anhiers, where nature is gradually reclaiming the area – a former mining village ravaged by the war between 1914 and 1918. Today, you’ll come across old structures such as the concrete headframe dating from 1920. The post-industrial atmosphere immerses us in this past of social struggle, before we resume our walk along the banks of the Scarpe.
Farms of the Pévèle
3.87 mi
+39 ft
-39 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Cappelle-en-Pévèle (Nord)
Welcome to the Pévèle, a vast agricultural region. Our starting point is the Florimond Desprez farm, which will soon be celebrating its 200th anniversary. This walk, taking in farm tracks and country lanes, allows you to discover pretty farmhouses and open countryside. This easy walk includes several shortcuts if you’re with children and aren’t yet sure how far they can walk, or simply if you’re unsure about the weather!
Lallaing: starting from the mining estates
5.71 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lallaing (Nord)
I suggest a walk starting from the Cité de la Fosse Bonnel, a route that circles the town through accessible natural areas.A varied walk combining history, nature and landscapes typical of the mining basin. Explore the Germignie Sud slag heap and part of the landscape.
From the lock to the village pub, from Flines-les-Râches to Marchiennes
20.93 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Râches (Nord)
Here is a cycle route, on paths and roads, which will take you from the Râches lock to the Marchiennes Forest.
This is a route that can be adapted thanks to all the little paths you’ll come across here and there.
Enjoy the cool air along the River Scarpe, stop for a drink at La Croix or Pile (an inn in the heart of the Marchiennes Forest), and then head back (or not) via the Pévèle countryside.
Les Petits Pas at Les Boudaines d’Coin in Bruille-lez-Marchiennes
6.00 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bruille-lez-Marchiennes (Nord)
Explore Bruille-les-Marchiennes, the ancient lime tree at the Muid farm (classified as a remarkable tree), then Villers Campeau (Somain) with its 17th-century ‘château’, a testament to an aristocratic residence, and finally, the Sainte-Marie slag heap in Auberchicourt, an iconic feature of the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Mining Heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walk in Cappelle-en-Pévèle
1.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Cappelle-en-Pévèle (Nord)
A short walk in Cappelle-en-Pévèle, where you can discover the Zécart and the beautiful Saint-Nicolas Church.
Accessible to all, it is very easy to do, preferably in dry weather.
Circular loop from Zécart to Blatiers
1.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Cappelle-en-Pévèle (Nord)
A short, leisurely walk for the whole family, taking you over the Zécart. You will also pass close to the Cultiv'Arts media library.
Match carriers in the Offlarde woods
8.70 mi
+276 ft
-279 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Raimbeaucourt (Nord)
There is nothing monotonous about this route: you run or walk across a huge site, skirting an agricultural area here, old paths lined with sweet peas and wild blackberries there, sheltered by undergrowth or alongside a large pond.
And without even noticing, you arrive at the foot of the old conical slag heap on the border between Nord and Pas-de-Calais.
To reach the top, it takes a little more effort, but it's worth it because once you're at the top, the view is exceptional!
The Mons-en-Pévèle Greenway
6.78 mi
+174 ft
-164 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Mons-en-Pévèle (Nord)
This route allows you to discover the pretty town of Mons-en-Pévèle and the Pévèle Greenway.
La Voie du Sucre (Sugar Way)
6.92 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mons-en-Pévèle (Nord)
Follow part of the old railroad line. Promenade du Préfet, Voie du Sucre from Mons-en-Pévèle.This new version takes into account suggestions made by users. Many thanks to them.
Sainte-Marie slag heap in Auberchicourt
4.82 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Auberchicourt (Nord)
Short hike around the area developed around the Sainte-Marie slag heap.
Mare à Goriaux circuit
6.02 mi
+79 ft
-72 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Hasnon (Nord)
This route takes you through the mythical 'Trouée d'Arenberg' (Arenberg gap), the venue for the Paris-Roubaix race, and then on to the Mare à Goriaux bird sanctuary.
Moncheaux barren lands route
13.32 mi
+213 ft
-243 ft
6h 20
Difficult
Departure from Moncheaux (Nord)
This circular allows you to admire the rich natural landscapes and mining heritage of the region. During this walk in the great outdoors, you will follow "les cavaliers", the old railway tracks of the Compagnie des Mines that connected all the mine shafts and slag heaps in the region when mining was in full swing. An excursion combining nature and history, to be discovered without delay!
Between Cobrieux and Bachy
7.51 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cobrieux (Nord)
A pleasant stroll across the plain between the villages of Bachy and Cobrieux, just a stone's throw from the Franco-Belgian border.
Cinq Tailles and Thumeries
8.12 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Easy
Departure from Moncheaux (Nord)
A walk through the countryside around Mons-en-Pévèle, the Cinq Tailles bird sanctuary, and the town of Thumeries.
Around the golf course, slag heap and Leforest lake
8.64 mi
+259 ft
-272 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Moncheaux (Nord)
This hike from Moncheaux passes by the Thumeries golf course, slag heap 122, Leforest lake, and then the greenway. It is fairly shaded, especially in the first part.
The Franco-Belgian Wings
15.29 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
The route is partially signposted; please print out the map or use a GPS.
Make sure you wear good walking shoes as this route follows farm tracks
Between Pévèle and Belgium, a butterfly-shaped walk through the Belgian countryside of Hainaut and then across the plains of Pévèle.
A great opportunity to understand the cat-and-mouse games that customs officers and smugglers might have played before the European Union.
A chance to admire the pollarded willows and votive chapels.
A stroll around Douai’s marina
2.95 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Douai (Nord)
A short walk along the River Scarpe and the marina. There are a few pieces of street art to discover.
The cross-border section between Bachy and Rumes
9.59 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
A pleasant walk between France and Belgium with no real change in altitude.
Cross-border trail - Bachy Rumes Bachy
6.70 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
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.
Around Bachy
3.52 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
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.
From Taintignies to Lac du Héron
34.67 mi
+236 ft
-262 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rumes (Hainaut)
Gravel or hybrid bike route from Taintignies to the Marais de Fretin and Lac du Héron. The route is mainly on tarmac at the start, then there are quite a few ‘white’ tracks. A very lovely ride, with Lac du Héron as the highlight.
Around the Scarpe in Douai
6.67 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Douai (Nord)
This walking route follows the Scarpe bypass and the River Scarpe. It ends with a tour of some of Douai’s historic monuments:
- The Douai Belfry (10): a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offering magnificent views if you’re up for climbing its steps.
- Saint-Pierre Collegiate Church (11): an impressive church with remarkable Gothic architecture.
- The Palace of Justice (former Parliament of Flanders) (12): a historic monument steeped in history.
Fontaine d'Haveluy, the ponds and return via Hérin
6.17 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bellaing (Nord)
Easy walk from Bellaing to the slag heap, the mining cottages and the Haveluy pit.Return through the countryside with a view of the Arenberg slagheap and the Saint-Amand forest.Enjoy the walk.
Between marsh and pasture around Fretin
5.11 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
A hike that begins by circling the Marais de Péronne, then moves on to the hamlet of Maresqueldes and ends at the Marais du Warlet. This loop offers diverse landscapes, between water (the Marque (stream), marsh, pond), and fields and pastures. It runs alongside two small roads, otherwise it's all on footpaths.On the program: observation of marsh birds, fish in a fishing pond and a variety of native wildlife.
From Fretin to Sainghin-en-Mélantois, along the Marque
9.39 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
A circular loop that is almost a round trip, passing from the Warlet Marshes (Fretin) to the Bonance Marshes (Péronne-en-Mélantois) and arriving at the Bois de la Noyelle (Sainghin-en-Mélantois) along the Marque.You will walk along well-maintained paths and quiet roads through the woods and along the marshes. In the right season, you can observe the flora and fauna as well as an impressive willow sculpture (Eldorado Lille 3000 Festival). Crossing of two busy roads.
Mining heritage of Lourches and the surrounding area
5.76 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Lourches (Nord)
Miss S.’s Year 5 and Year 6 classes (2019–2020) present a walking tour designed to help you discover the lives of miners, historical remains and mining infrastructure in the town of Lourches and its surroundings.
Many points of interest are illustrated with one or more photos: click on the link to access the explanations (the research was carried out by our pupils).
Les Petits Pas on the lands of the Marquis de Traisnel in Villers-au-Tertre
4.98 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Villers-au-Tertre (Nord)
From Villers-au-Tertre, one of the most beautiful villages in the Douaisis region, you will pass through the grounds and past the 18th-century château of Claude Constant Juvénal d’Harville des Ursins, Marquis de Traisnel and founder of the Aniche Mining Company in 1773. On the ridge, halfway along the route, the view stretches across the Douaisis plain on one side and the Arleusis plain on the other
Around Fretin and Avelin
7.44 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
A walk that can be enjoyed in wet weather, with little mud and very quiet roads.As you leave Pont Thibault, you'll come to the cobblestones of the same name. They are used by the Paris-Roubaix cyclists in early April.
Around Ennetières
6.86 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
Walk around the village of Ennetières along the TGV (high-speed train) line and then the runways of Lesquin airport.Cobblestones and tarmac, ideal when the dirt roads are too muddy.
A circular through the Bois de Noyelle and Bois de l'Infière woods in Val de Marque
4.76 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainghin-en-Mélantois (Nord)
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.
Goeulzin via Petite Sensée river
3.52 mi
+20 ft
-23 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gœulzin (Nord)
This family trail follows the trails of the Petite Sensée, a small river at the gateway to the Douais urban area, winding through the village of Goeulzin.Easy to navigate, it can be enjoyed all year round, but in wet weather you'll need to wear waterproof footwear.
Around Noyelles-Sur-Selle
11.74 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Noyelles-sur-Selle (Nord)
Starting from Noyelles-sur-Selle, take a rural route where sunken lanes and peaceful riverbanks intertwine. This route takes you to Douchy-lès-Mines, where the vegetated slag heaps are a reminder of the area's mining history, then to the restored canals of Denain before following the Escaut River to Neuville-sur-Escaut.
Further on, the medieval ramparts of Bouchain rise up from the meadows, and your arrival in Lieu-Saint-Amand reveals a mosaic of forests and farmland. Bring good walking shoes, a detailed map and a water bottle to make the most of this authentic escape in the Valenciennes area.