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Dunkirk - Bergues
Visorando Member 
8.58 mi
+46 ft
-56 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
After Dunkirk, theGR® 120 takes a detour inland. Once out of Dunkirk, the route passes peacefully through the Bois des Forts and reaches the pretty fortified town of Bergues with its canals and medieval ruins.
The stage is fairly short, leaving plenty of time to wander around Bergues.
Street Art in Petite-Synthe
Visorando Member 3.69 mi
+10 ft
-7 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
Street Art Trail to discover the main monumental murals that make up the urban art route of Dunkirk, Petite-Synthe district (Sporting Aviron, Mikko Uni, La Bastille, The World is Yours murals, etc.).
Dunkirk - Bergues
Visorando Member 
10.43 mi
+43 ft
-56 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Dunkerque (Nord)
Thirty-eight and final stage from the Jura to Hauts-de-France, via the Francigena. For this final stage, you leave Dunkirk to cross the Bois des Forts, before arriving at the foot of the Vauban Fortifications. You walk along the ramparts before entering Bergues, a charming and picturesque fortified town, nicknamed the ‘little Bruges of the North’, and now world-famous since the filming of the movie “Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis”! It is at the foot of the belfry, topped by the Lion of Flanders, that this journey ends.
From Leffrinckoucke to the new districts of Dunkirk via the beach
Visorando Member 9.79 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Leffrinckoucke (Nord)
This is an easily accessible circular walk that will allow you to discover the Dunkirk coastline from various angles: the dunes, the long northern beaches, the new districts of Dunkirk and the beautiful façades of the Malo houses.
Between dunes, beaches, the sea wall and the cycle route north of the North
Visorando Member 8.84 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Leffrinckoucke (Nord)
A wonderful hike of around fifteen kilometres through the heart of the dunes, protected areas, and along the most beautiful beaches of the North.
Parcours du Cœur 2026 – 5 km starting from Bierne
Visorando Member 
3.47 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Bierne (Nord) (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers a 5 km walking route. Starting from the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall, you will take the Route des Sept Planètes and walk alongside the Colme, following the towpath. You will return to the starting point via the Voie Douce.
Parcours du Cœur 2026 starting from Bierne
Visorando Member 
7.33 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bierne (Nord) (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Cœur 2026, the CCAS in Bierne offers an 11 km walking route. The walk starts at the Bierne Multi-Activity Hall. You will take the Route des 7 Planètes and follow the towpath alongside the Colme. Heading towards Bergues, the route will take you to the Foyer Socio Éducatif. Then, walking along the ramparts, you will return to Bierne via the greenway.
The Ramparts of Bergues and the Bois des Forts
Visorando Member 9.34 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
As part of the Parcours du Coeur 2023, the CCAS France Services de Bergues offers a 15 km walking route.
You will walk around the ramparts of the town of Bergues, then follow the Canal de Bergues; after crossing the Bois des Forts, you will return to your starting point: the Foyer Socio Éducatif.
Discover historic Bergues and the Bois des Forts
Visorando Member 
8.51 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
An easy route in the heart of the city of Vauban and Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis.
The Vauban ramparts in Bergues
Visorando Member 4.15 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Bergues, the capital of the North since the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", invites you to discover its unique fortified complex dating from the 13th to the 19th century via an easy heritage walk.
Welcome to the Ch'tis!
Visorando Member 
4.18 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Bergues (Nord)
Immortalised by the film "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis", the small town of Bergues is much more than just a film set. Bergues is a small fortified town: its ramparts, over 5 km long, date back to medieval times or were built according to Vauban's plans. Bergues also stands out for its remarkable monuments, such as its belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, and the remains of Saint-Winoc Abbey.
The coastal path from Bray-Dunes to Étaples
Visorando Member 
105.74 mi
+2,192 ft
-2,165 ft
8 days
Difficult
Departure from Bray-Dunes (Nord)
This beautiful route allows you to discover a varied coastline with vast sandy beaches, pebble beaches and a long stretch of cliffs between Calais and Boulogne. It also offers short detours away from the coast into dune nature reserves.This multi-day hike will appeal not only to lovers of remarkable natural sites, but also to enthusiasts of architectural heritage and birdwatchers (during migration periods).
In the footsteps of Vauban in Gravelines
Visorando Member 
5.63 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Gravelines (Nord)
This is a beautiful walk that highlights all the attractions of a small fortified town crossed by the River Aa, with a beautiful seafront and well-maintained green spaces ideal for walking. You will quickly forget that Gravelines is best known for its nuclear power station.
The Plaine au Bois Memorial at the start of Arnèke
Visorando Member 11.41 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Arnèke (Nord)
Hike starting from Arneke and passing by the Plaine au Bois Memorial. This memorial commemorates the atrocities that took place in May 1940 during Operation Dynamo. This hike includes paths and small roads with little traffic.
The disappearing mills of Arnèke
Visorando Member 
6.70 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arnèke (Nord)
Arnèke is a village of 1,600 inhabitants not far from Cassel. You'll discover beautiful views of Cassel and Mont des Récollets, as well as the church of Zegerscappel.
The Ghost of the Aa Trail in Ruminghen
Tourist office 
10.40 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Ruminghem (Pas-de-Calais)
Stroll along the hedgerows surrounding the orchards, discover the Chinese cemetery and the typical farms built of yellow or red brick or stone, a reminder that we are indeed at the confluence of Flanders and Artois. Then, let yourself be haunted by the ghost of the Aa, which lurks along the waterways…
Along the canalised Aa and the Houlle
Visorando Member 
7.72 mi
+85 ft
-89 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Watten (Nord)
Discover the waterways of the Audomarois, a beautiful area of Hauts-de-France.
From Buysscheure to the Booneghem Marshes
Visorando Member 
8.35 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Buysscheure (Nord)
Starting from the path to Paradis, in the shade of the hawthorn hedges, come and discover the large wet pastures, the Booenghem marsh and the nature barn. Then cross the Bachelin marshes and peat bogs before following the magnificent path that runs alongside the River Booneghem through the small marsh. This circular route mainly follows paths.
Standaert Straete - Mont des Récollets from Cassel
Visorando Member 
4.60 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cassel (Nord)
A walk that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Flanders as you descend north of Mont-Cassel.Admittedly, there are long stretches of tarmac, but these are not busy roads.
Around Muncq-Nieurlet
Visorando Member 
7.40 mi
+505 ft
-476 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Muncq-Nieurlet (Pas-de-Calais)
This trail takes you through a wooded landscape at the edge of the Artois hills, interspersed with canals and watergangs. The varied relief offers a unique panorama, a superb walk with a breathtaking view.
Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets starting from Terdeghem
Visorando Member 
10.06 mi
+607 ft
-587 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Terdeghem (Nord)
This route alternates between small roads and paths.
Explore Cassel via the Chemin des Remparts and enjoy a bite to eat as we’re two-thirds of the way through the walk.
After Cassel, we follow a series of paths to reach Terdeghem.
Let’s wander around the mountain
Visorando Member 17.41 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,404 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
A very long route on and around Mont des Cats, allowing you to explore its southern section. I’ve tried to take as many paths as possible, resulting in a very winding route (hence the name of the walk). Take care on the small roads where visibility isn’t always very good.
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