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Bouvigny-Boyeffles walks
Le Bois de Mont (short version)
Lots of paths, a beautiful crossing of the Bois (with decent tracks) and a beautiful view as you reach the plateau (but frequent fog in autumn).
2021: I've gone back to the original route, which is more pleasant.
La véranda depuis Bouvigny-Boyeffles
Randonnée qui va vous emmener sur les hauteurs de Bouvigny à travers bois et plaine. Faites un arret à l'oratoire entre le point 4 et 5
The Motte de Notre-Dame de Lorette trail
A very beautiful walk starting from Marqueffles, in the commune of Bouvigny-Boyeffles, leading to Notre-Dame de Lorette.
Along the way, you’ll enjoy two superb panoramic views: one towards the ruins of Mont Saint-Éloi, and on the other side, the mining basin will unfold before you. A few forest paths and magnificent trees will line your route.
The upper woodlands of Bouvigny-Boyeffles as seen from the tall mast
Why ‘the upper undergrowth’? Because this walk takes place along the ridge of Notre Dame de Lorette (without actually going all the way there). The walk starts at the Bouvigny-Boyeffles TV transmission mast, the third-tallest structure in France at 305 metres. The view of it alone is an attraction in itself, as you’ll be parked about fifteen metres from the base – it’s quite dizzying. Even the first few metres offer a panoramic view of the mining basin.
Through the woodland on the hills above Ablin-Saint-Nazaire
A lovely little walk to enjoy when it’s very hot, as it’s largely shaded but not excessively so. The woodland is magnificent and the place exudes a sense of tranquillity. It’s a little hilly, but again, not excessively so.
However, I wouldn’t recommend doing it during wet weather, as theGR®127can get very muddy.
The upper reaches of Coupigny
At the start, a short walk around the ponds is a must. The walk then descends towards Hersin, passing the town hall and its green walls. You then need to cross the park before reaching the Coron Béclet. After that, head back up towards the ponds. The route follows paths and a short stretch of tarmac.
Le Bois de Mont
A very green route in the Artois hills, with two beautiful climbs and a minimum of roads.
This route, which is already difficult, becomes very difficult in wet weather. I walked it on 25/02/2026 and some of the paths were barely passable.
Les têtes d'halaux depuis Servins
Cette randonnée, dans la plaine de l'Artois, vous verra passer par Bouvignie-Boyeffles, avant de remonter vers Verdrel, pour revenir sur Servins
La guérisseuse depuis Gouy-Servins
Petite randonnée, dans le Bois de Mont et le Bois de Marqueffles, en passant par l'oratoire et la tombe d'Arsène Lemaire qui soignait les maladies de peau, et les enfants atteints de la méningite. Elle est enterrée là, suite à sa demande, alors qu'elle a guéri un juge. Sa fille et son petit-fils avaient les mêmes pouvoirs. Je remercie son arrière-petite-fille pour ses informations.
Woods and hills at Gouy-Servins
A long route through the hills of Pas-de-Calais, with 7 to 8 km through woodland (Bois de Mont and Bois de Mont-Saint-Éloi). The route has been designed using sections of marked trails to minimise the amount of tarmac. This is a fairly difficult hike, particularly in wet weather.
Le château d'eau à Aix-Noulette
Randonnée variée autour Aix-Noulette et au pied de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
La motte depuis Aix-Noulette
Très jolie randonnée en passant par le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Bois de Marqueffles.
The Bois de Noulette
A short walk that takes you past some of Aix-Noulette’s little lanes and through the woods. This area is quite busy, especially on Sundays.
Short circular loop: Servins – Gouy-Servins
Ideal for a family walk, this route passes through the villages of Servins and Gouy-Servins. You’ll walk along grassy and stony paths, as well as tarmac roads. You’ll catch sight of the Bouvigny-Boyeffles mast and enjoy lovely views of the surrounding countryside.
Circular loop via the Bouvigny mast
A lovely circular route through the countryside of Servins, Bouvigny-Boyeffles and Hersin-Coupigny, featuring lovely views and a passage beneath the large antenna. The route follows paths and a short stretch of road.
Circular loop around the Servins mast
A lovely walk starting from Servins, passing through Bouvigny-Boyeffles, Hersin-Coupigny and Verdrel. You’ll walk along stony, grassy paths and a few roads. You’ll enjoy several views of the surrounding countryside.
The woods around Notre-Dame de Lorette from Aix-Noulette
This walk, starting from the community hall next to the town hall, alternates between town and woodland with a lovely climb and a descent that is well worth the detour but should be avoided after heavy rain.
The footpaths of Aix-Noulette
This walk will take you on a tour of Aix-Noulette via the narrow paths (voyettes), then through the woods. Aix-Noulette was a front line during the First World War, defended by the 11th Infantry Brigade and the 24th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
Le tour d'Aix-Noulette par Marqueffles
This walk will take you through open countryside and woodland
La hersinoise depuis Hersin-Coupigny
Un peu d'histoire. Coupigny provient d'une grande famille de noble de l'Artois, de Saint-Martin-en-Artois, et deviendras Hersin-Coupigny.
Une habitante de Hersin-Coupigny fut une rescapée du Titanic.
Artois hills and plains
This route will delight you with its diversity of landscapes. Enjoy some panoramic views and the ancient abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi.
(19) See: practical information.
Notre-Dame de Lorette National Cemetery circular from Aix-Noulette
This hike takes you on the trail of the Great War, passing through Aix-Noulette and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. From 15 May 1915 onwards, numerous battles raged between French and German forces. There were many dead and wounded on both sides.
En passant par Lorette (avec mes croquenots)
After a fairly gentle start on wide farm tracks, the walk becomes more challenging as you cross the Bois des Bruyères in Angres, where the paths are very wet.Next comes the climb up Lorette, ending with a double crossing of the equally damp Bois de Noulette.
ROUTE CHANGED IN SEPTEMBER 2025. However, as the trail between points 19 and 20 is very difficult in wet weather, I have noted the end of the old route, from point 15, in the practical information section.
Le Val de Loisnes via Le Blanc-Mont
This hike starting from Parc Germinal will take you along the old cavaliers (railway tracks from the mining era), passing through the hamlet of Blanc Mont. You will walk along the Loisnes before returning to Hersin to cross the public garden and the slag heap.
The Hersin ponds
This local hike will take you up to the heights of Coupigny, then past the Étangs des Claires Fontaines, the Corons Beclet and, of course, the slag heap. The hike is on good paths and offers beautiful biodiversity.
From Hersin via Bracquencourt
This hike takes you along good paths through Verdrel, Bracquencourt and Barlin's Cité n°9, without any major difficulties.A bit of history: Coupigny gave its name to a large noble family from Artois. Its official name appeared in 1801.
The tour of the trinquettes in Hersin-Coupigny
A short, very picturesque walk in the countryside south of Hersin-Coupigny. Amidst fields, meadows and gardens, you can admire the countryside of the mining basin.
Les antennes de Bouvigny
Une autre façon de voir la communauté de Lens-Lievin avec des vues depuis le plateau sur les Monts des Flandres, les terrils de Loos-en-Gohelle etc...
Circular Alouettes loop starting from Servins
The ideal time to visit this variant of Les Alouettes, with its beautiful vegetable gardens, magnificent hydrangea beds and a farmyard with a majestic and somewhat pretentious royal turkey.
Les alouettes via Estrée-Cauchy
Venez prendre un bol d'air en passant par les villages de Servins, Estrée-Cauchy et Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen.
Val de Loisne from Hersin-Coupigny
This hike will allow you to discover another side of Hersin-Coupigny, passing through Nœux-les-Mines, Coron number 3 and the Ferme du Blanc-Mont, not to mention the Loisne and all the biodiversity in the surrounding area.
Les boucles d'Hersin
Randonnée sans difficulté, entre ville et campagne, sans oublier le terril.
Mont Hernu
This walk pays tribute to Doctor Ablin Hernu, born in 1849 in Divion and died in 1920. He was the seventh of 10 children. His work covered an area stretching from Arras in the south to Aire-sur-la-Lys in the north and from Béthune in the east to Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise in the west. He was a medical officer during the 1870 war, when he studied medicine. He would walk the 40 km from Divion to Arras.
Bois de Mont trail starting from Notre-Dame de Lorette
This circular loop, steeped in history, will allow you to experience first-hand the horrors of war, pay tribute to those who saved us, and reflect on the vital need to maintain peace between nations.
From Noulette to Aix via the greenway
This walk is a great way to get some fresh air with the family or friends
La randonnée de Daniel et Roger à Aix-Noulettte
Petite randonnée sympa, à faire en famille, pour vous faire découvrir les alentours d'Aix-Noulette.
Circular walk through the woods of Parc d'Olhain from Verdrel.
A superb little walk to do in good weather. Ideal in hot weather, this walk offers both the comfort of the forest and beautiful views, as most of the path to Parc d'Olhain runs along the edge of the forest. Views and coolness, what a joy.
Set foot on the battlefields of Artois
During this walk, you'll enter a beautiful region that was devastated by the 1st World War. More than 180,000 people lost their lives during the Battle of Artois, which began in May-June 1915. This walk starts at the edge of a cemetery where 44,000 soldiers of all origins are buried. Many more are, and will remain, buried forever beneath the beautiful landscapes you're about to cross.
Circular route around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
The starting point is the Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial, built here to pay tribute to the martyrs of the First World War.
You will pass through the beautiful villages of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire and Carency.
In fine weather, you’ll enjoy some panoramic views.
Allow a good two hours walking at a normal pace without stopping.
We hope you enjoy a lovely walk through our beautiful Artois hills.
La marche du souvenir depuis Lorette
Au départ de lorette, la randonnée passe dans les bois environnant avec de belles descentes et montées.
The Healer
A green route around Ablain Saint-Nazaire, joining Gouy-Servins and stopping on the way back at the tomb of Arsène Lemaire "La Guérisseuse" (The Healer).
Route of Childhood Dreams from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
This walk was created for the Rêve d'Enfants charity. Starting from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, you will follow the River Souchez before climbing up to Notre-Dame de Lorette, then descending to Aix-Noulette before tackling the climb up the Route du Roi d'Angleterre. You will then pass beneath the Anneau de la Mémoire before descending back to Ablain, following the Souchez.
Saint-Nazaire Path
A walk along the Saint-Nazaire, through the wooded hills of Artois and the Lorette War Memorial (1914-1918).
Le Moulin Topart depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
A lovely walk around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, passing by the Topart Mill
La Rouge Croix from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
This hike will take you through Carency, Mont-Saint-Éloi and its ancient abbey on good paths.A bit of history: in 1727, an oratory dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was built on Mont Coquaine, which has now become a necropolis with the Anneau de la Mémoire (Ring of Remembrance).
Par monts et par vaux depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
Randonnée très vallonnée avec la montée de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette deux fois, plus quelques raidillons sur le parcours
Le terril 52 à Bully-les-Mines
Belle randonnée, à faire en famille, entre ville et campagne, plus découverte du parcours du disc golf.
Circuit "Les fossés" à Barlin
Belle randonnée entre bois, plaine et étang. En partie ombragée.
Du Bois l'Abbé au Bois de Piéton depuis Carency
Cette randonnée en forme de huit vous verra passer sur de très bons chemins en passant sous le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et en lisière du Bois l'Abbé.
After the Battle of the Somme
An easy route offering fine views of the memorial sites of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War: Lorette, Mont-Saint-Éloi, Vimy and the ruined church at Ablain.
Les deux gares depuis Carency
This walk takes you through the countryside around Carency and Villers-au-Bois, and along the old narrow-gauge railway line (the railway line linking Lens to Frévent).
From Carency to Mont-Saint-Éloi via the Bois Poret
A fairly standard route around Mont-Saint-Éloi (the area is very well signposted), but with three less-travelled sections leading to Villers-au-Bois
It’s a bit winding (’not very logical’, as one of my friends always says), but it allows you to take a few less-travelled paths.
The Carency rollercoaster
This walk, starting from Carency, is not particularly difficult and will take you through Villers-au-Bois, between the plain and the woods. Carency was a seigneury until around 1620, then became a barony until 1665, before becoming a marquisate.
Les dorés musis depuis Carency
De Carency à Ablain-Saint-Nazaire en passant dans la plaine et les bords de la Souchez, avec quelques beaux raidillons
Boucle par Ablain-Saint-Nazaire depuis Carency
Belle randonnée avec vue sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Mont Saint-Éloi
Claudine’s walk from Carency
This walk, starting from the old Carency railway station, will take you through the surrounding countryside along good paths, with views of Notre-Dame de Lorette and Mont Saint-Éloi, not to mention the Anneau de la Mémoire.
The donkeys
This walk will introduce you to this charming village in Artois and its surroundings. Following good paths across the plains and through the woods, you will reach the entrance to Mont Saint-Éloi, with a view of the old abbey.
Au Nord-Ouest de Villers-au-Bois
This is a short route with little elevation gain, mainly on paths and trails.A big advantage in hot weather is that the start is in the open, but the end of the route is very shady.
Around the village of Villers-au-Bois
This hike will take you through woods and plains, passing through the Bois Poret. You will then pass the British cemetery and the old train station before crossing the Bois des Baudets. Here you may encounter some beautiful wildlife.
The Chartiaux from Villers-au-Bois
A lovely walk through the Bois de la Loterie and Bois d’Ecoivres. Ascent of Mont Saint-Éloi, returning via the Artois countryside.
Around Les Quatre Vents in Cambligneul
A short walk along good paths and (unfortunately) a few stretches of quiet country roads.
There is little elevation gain and, for enthusiasts, a few fine buildings to see.
La petite renarde à Camblain-l'Abbé
Agréable randonnée qui vous amène dans les bois de Camblain-l'Abbé et Villers-au-Bois avec des passage en plaine où vous pouvez rencontrer la faune sauvage.
Les guernoules depuis Camblain-l'Abbé
Circuit agréable pour découvrir les villages de l'Artois
Les quatre vents à Camblain-l'Abbé
Cette randonnée vous amènera dans la plaine de l'Artois en passant par les villages de Maisnil et Cambligneul.
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