From Saint-Erme to Montaigu

Parking in front of the church in Saint-Erme Ville.

(S/E) Leave the church on your left and take the road leading uphill towards Festieux (Rue Haute). After the huge building, take the path on the right which rejoins the road and leads to a crossroads.

(1) Take the path branching off to the right towards a concrete pole and, at the edge of the forest, turn left to keep the forest on your right.

(2) At the crossroads (elevation 201), go straight on into the forest.

(3) After passing a few lovely houses, turn right onto the unmarked path and walk alongside the football pitch on your left.

(4) Turn right and follow this main path towards Montaigu.

(5) Leave Montaigu on your left and continue along Rue du Berceau. As you leave the village, keep heading in this main direction. The road turns into a path and climbs quite steeply for a few hundred metres. Continue south-east.

(6) Head off to the left, then take a small path that veers slightly to the right and leads downhill, following the yellow markings.

(7) Take a hairpin bend to the left. The markings are still visible, as are a few sports facilities

(8) Turn right, taking a hairpin bend onto Chemin du Fond de Restrons, which leads onto Rue des Annois.

(9) When you reach the road (D90), turn right. After the school and before the post office, turn left. At Rue du Marronnier, turn right and then immediately left onto Rue Saint-Paul.

(10) At the main road, turn right then left towards Ferme Saint-Paul. Before reaching the farm, veer to the right. At the crossroads, head towards Saint-Erme to reach the church (S/E).

Saint-Erme town. Not to be confused with the commune of Saint-Erme-Outre-et-Ramecourt.
A route on your GPS or mobile phone is essential as some paths are not marked.
Wear suitable footwear and use walking poles.