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Cimetière Britannique (Saint-Jans-Cappel) walks
The Three Mountains of Flanders
Visorando Member
12.77 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,161 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Berthen (Nord)
These three mountains watch over Bailleul, the capital of Flanders between Lille and Dunkirk: Mont des Cats, Mont de Boeschepe and Mont Noir, plus Mont Kokereel. From the top of these small hills (180m), you can enjoy views over the surrounding area.
The route offers several points of interest, including Marguerite Yourcenar's house on Mont Noir, the Boschepe mill in the village of the same name, and Mont des Cats and its abbey of Cistercian monks, founded in 1826.
Mont Noir trail
6.56 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)
A bucolic tour through the wild hyacinths and wild garlic blooming in late April and early May.
Discover the Mont Noir and Flanders (Saint-Jans-Cappel, view of Mont des Cats and Bailleul) through undergrowth, forest paths and small roads.
Take an unusual route up between Mont Noir and Mont Rouge
7.95 mi
+758 ft
-761 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)
This hike crosses Flanders on both sides of the French-Belgian border via tiny paths. And, to gain a little more height, you can try out an unusual means of transport that has been connecting Mont Noir and Mont Rouge since 1958!This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old alike, with a slight incline to warm up your calves!
The Red and the Black
10.86 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Return to Mont Rouge, passing through the Bois du Mont Noir. Enjoy a beautiful stroll through the woods, ending with a superb (and challenging) staircase.
Be careful, as soon as it gets a little wet, the paths become very difficult and you can sometimes find yourself with mud up to your mid-shoes. This was the case this morning (19 November 2021).
Waiter, a 3 Monts, please!
14.95 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A patchwork of different routes in the area for a long hike that will delight your thighs.As for the mountains, like the Musketeers, there are four (or even five, I forgot the Baneberg near the mill), as you climb Mont Noir twice.In short, a nice climb in the Flat Country on numerous paths and a few small, quiet roads.
It's a demanding route, because even between the mountains, there are plenty of small hills. But, as is often the case in Belgium, the trails are well maintained and constantly being improved.
Circular route to Poperinge, via Mont Noir from Houplines
35.95 mi
+856 ft
-843 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Houplines (Nord)
A cycle route combining countryside and main roads, near Mont Noir for want of any other option. Patience and pedalling will see you through the climbs, which are, nevertheless, gradual, with no steep gradients.