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Warwamme Wood
Visorando Member
2.43 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Nord)
A short woodland hike in the heart of Wasquehal, to discover the Bois de Warwamme and the Château de la Fontaine (castle).
Along the Marque in Marcq-en-Barœul
2.30 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Marcq-en-Barœul (Nord)
This short walk takes you on a stroll along the Marque, starting from Saint-Vincent Church in Marcq-en-Barœul.
Héron Regional Nature Reserve in Villeneuve-d'Ascq
5.84 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Nord)
Hike in the Héron Regional Nature Reserve in Villeneuve-d'Ascq: 110 hectares of water and nature to discover. Lac du Héron is connected to other smaller lakes, Lac de Canteleu, Lac Saint-Jean and Lac des Espagnols.
Lac du Héron and Forest-sur-Marque
9.15 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Forest-sur-Marque (Nord)
Part of the GR®121B, east of Lac du Héron, hiking in the Val de Marque.Car park and starting point at the square, Place de l'Église, in Forest sur Marque.
Circular Forest Loop: Marque-Baisieux-Willems
6.11 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Forest-sur-Marque (Nord)
Circular loop of 10 km that is quiet and picturesque, with easy access. Car park. A lovely walk with a dog. Very little road. An easy path through beautiful, peaceful countryside.
From one bank of the Deûle to the other
2.34 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from La Madeleine (Nord)
The walk follows the Canal de la Deûle, on the towpaths on both banks: La Madeleine to the east and Saint-André to the west. A mixed urban and nature trail between two bridges. Several information boards on the La Madeleine side. The trail is also quite popular with cyclists and runners on the La Madeleine side.
The Comtesse garden in Wambrechies
7.17 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wambrechies (Nord)
At the start of this route, you can visit the magnificent park and garden of the Countess de Robersart, who lived at the château of the same name in the 19th century. This perfectly circular garden contains many listed medicinal and perennial plants.You'll also appreciate this remarkable marina on the Canal de la Deûle.The rest of the route is a leisurely stroll on asphalt through the Wambrechies countryside.
Along the Deûle canal between Wambrechies and Quesnoy-sur-Deûle
6.48 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Wambrechies (Nord)
An easy 10 Km round trip along both banks of the Deûle canal.
__⚠️ Work reported on the outward bank between points 1 and 4 on February 13, 2022.
Plan to make the return trip on the other bank while waiting for the work to be completed.__
The Maison du Canal and the two Leers
Association / Club / Walk leader6.30 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Estaimpuis (Hainaut)
This is a lovely countryside route, straddling the border between Leers in France and Leers-Nord in Belgium. The route starts at the "Maison du Canal", a former lock-keeper’s house on the banks of the Canal de l’Espierres, which links the Canal de Roubaix to the Scheldt.
From Willems to Parc du Héron
7.98 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Willems (Nord)
Loop passing Lac du Héron in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Forest-sur-Marque. This walk goes along the Marque river for a while and follows part of the GR® 121B.
From Lille to the cobbled sections of Paris-Roubaix
40.19 mi
+167 ft
-164 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Lille (Nord)
This route starts from Lille’s main square and explores numerous cobbled sections. You’ll also ride the Paris-Roubaix route in reverse, covering 7 cobbled sections including the famous Carrefour de l’Arbre. A gravel bike is recommended for this route.
Towards the Citadel of Lille
4.81 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lille (Nord)
Setting off from Place du Général de Gaulle to explore the Citadel Park, passing by some of Old Lille’s must-see sights
A cultural tour of Lille and a visit to several of its monuments
4.86 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Lille (Nord)
This route, based on the 2023 Urban Trail, will take you on a tour of Lille’s iconic landmarks. Some of them are open to the public.
A loop in the Linselles countryside
8.10 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Linselles (Nord)
A beautiful route through the fields, great for getting some fresh air, but preferably in dry weather.
Le Bois Fichaux
6.17 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mouscron (Hainaut)
This is a lovely nature walk close to the town of Mouscron. It is a countryside route on small tarmac roads with little traffic and on footpaths. You will discover the Château des Comtes, surrounded by moats, and the Martine Museum. You will stroll through the Bois Fichaux on the slopes of the Mouscron hill.
The battle of Bouvines
12.43 mi
+75 ft
-102 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainghin-en-Mélantois (Nord)
A beautiful, varied and very natural route, especially the last 7 km.You can visit the church at Bouvines, with its stained-glass windows recounting the battle of the same name, the outcome of which contributed to the creation of France.
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.
The River Lys and the countryside of the North in Wervicq-Sud
6.13 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Wervicq-Sud (Nord)
Although most of the dirt tracks have now been resurfaced as country lanes, this route along the Belgian border might appeal to you because of the diversity of its surroundings.
Saint-Médard Church via the Lys, Menin, Halluin and Wervicq-Sud
9.38 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Wervik (Flandre-Occidentale)
Start and finish at the car park of Saint-Médard Church in Wervik via the Lys, Menin, Halluin marina, Bousbecque and Wervicq-Sud.
This route is part of the Montagne route in Wervicq-Sud.
Wervik and Saint Médard Church via Wervicq Sud
6.30 mi
+177 ft
-174 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wervik (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car park near Saint Médard Church in Wervik. Crossing the border on the Lys bridge. A passage is made at Wervicq-Sud. The path runs along the river to Chemin des Vaches, crosses the countryside of Bousbecque, Parc Dalle-Dumont, followed by crossing the border and the De Balokken nature reserve.