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Route du Mont Dourlers
AONB
6.22 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Dourlers (Nord)
This route can be enjoyed all year round and takes you on a journey of discovery through the Haie d'Avesnes. There are many heritage sites to discover along the way.
Mills and kiosks of the two Helpes
22.70 mi
+758 ft
-748 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Dourlers (Nord)
The route takes you on a journey of discovery to two bandstands and six water mills. Between the two valleys of the Helpe Mineure and the Helpe Majeure, you can admire the local architecture, where blue stone forms the basis of the buildings. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to occasional cycle tourists.
Circular route starting from Saint-Aubin in the Avesnois region
Visorando Member
7.18 mi
+203 ft
-200 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Aubin (Nord) (Nord)
Discover the landscapes of the Avesnois. Magnificent view of our bocage countryside.
A walk through the hedgerows in Saint-Aubin
4.29 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Aubin (Nord) (Nord)
A walk to explore Saint-Aubin and its wooded countryside, suitable for families all year round. The route mainly follows tarmac country roads.
This trail was developed jointly by the Faunaflore association and the municipality of Saint-Aubin.
Getaway along the Sambre from Bachant
31.44 mi
+495 ft
-486 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bachant (Nord)
This 50 km bike ride offers a bucolic immersion along the banks of the Sambre, starting from Bachant. You will reach Leval, then Saint-Rémy-du-Nord, crossing peaceful and green landscapes. The route takes you to the port of Hautmont, perfect for a friendly break by the water. An ideal loop for combining relaxation, nature and local flora and fauna.
In the footsteps of Stevenson, starting from Hautmont
34.41 mi
+46 ft
-59 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hautmont (Nord)
In 1876, Stevenson travelled from Antwerp to Compiègne by canoe with his friend. Follow in his footsteps by bike from Hautmont to Étreux.
The Sambre, its industry and biodiversity from Hautmont
4.67 mi
+105 ft
-102 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Hautmont (Nord)
Discover the industrial Sambre and its biodiversity along the Sambre between Hautmont and Boussières-sur-Sambre. Departing from the port of Hautmont, boat trips aboard the Isara are available in season, providing a pleasant complement to this walking tour.
From Monceau-Saint-Waast to Sars-Poteries
9.42 mi
+371 ft
-203 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Monceau-Saint-Waast (Nord)
First stage in discovering master glassmakers, breweries and cheese producers on a pleasant route through the bocage countryside. Take your time for visits and plan your stay over two days.
Divine, vache Bleue du Nord au départ de Saint-Hilaire
3.23 mi
+167 ft
-174 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-sur-Helpe (Nord)
Petit circuit permettant une découverte du bocage, de la biodiversité et de la race bovine Bleue du Nord.
Ferrière-la-Petite and Cousolre cross-border link
9.52 mi
+348 ft
-276 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
Cycle route connecting EuroVelo 3 to the Ravel in Belgium
Route of the Four Churches starting from Ferrière-la-Petite
11.71 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
This route, in the heart of the Fagne de Solre, is intended for experienced walkers. The distance to be covered, the
undulating terrain and some wet sections of the path require a good level of fitness. However, the villages you pass through, the scenery and the views will make the effort worthwhile.
Towards Colleret and Ostergnies (mountain biking)
13.59 mi
+420 ft
-417 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Discover the rolling, wooded countryside of the Avesnois region.
Towards the Octroi trail in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.02 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Mountain bike ride between localities in two municipalities where the administrative office collected duties on certain foodstuffs or goods before they entered the town.
To the Grès Salé route in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.14 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Family route to discover the heritage of Ferrière-la-Petite
The Weather Vane Nature Trail in Vieux-Mesnil
3.09 mi
+66 ft
-52 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Vieux-Mesnil (Nord)
Discover the weather vanes, various tree species and a few bird boxes from our region. This walk was created with the help of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park.
To the Four Churches Route from Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
14.63 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A picturesque landscape of valleys and hedgerows stretching from bell tower to bell tower...
Avesnois Greenway
18.83 mi
+515 ft
-325 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Former railway line converted for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.Section of the Scandibérique, EuroVelo 3, route linking Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Raidmont farm route (mountain biking)
6.11 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
This rural walk is located very close to the town.
Passing through the Greenway in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
20.62 mi
+633 ft
-636 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Discover a green and hilly landscape.
Raidmont to Ferrière-La-Grande farmstead route
6.12 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A countryside walk that takes in many paths and trails. A countryside outing close to the town, suitable for all year round.
Discover the kiosks by bike, starting from Sars-Poteries
23.14 mi
+810 ft
-817 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sars-Poteries (Nord)
This route allows you to discover the kiosks, typical elements of the built heritage of the Avesnois region.
From Sars-Poteries to Monceau-Saint-Waast
13.48 mi
+203 ft
-364 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sars-Poteries (Nord)
The second stage of your journey will take you on a hike through the bocage countryside to discover master glassmakers, breweries and cheese producers. Take your time to visit and plan your stay over two days.
Maubeuge, between Sambre and Flamenne
6.11 mi
+82 ft
-82 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Maubeuge (Nord)
Discover areas of biodiversity in an urban setting in Maubeuge. There are two possible starting points: the Sambre mall or 60 rue Couturelle.
Dive into the heart of the Avesnois countryside from Aulnoye-Aymeries
27.40 mi
+479 ft
-456 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Aulnoye-Aymeries (Nord)
A superb 45 km hike combining nature and heritage. You will pass from the banks of the Sambre to the green countryside of the Avesnois. Take a deep breath of fresh air among the flora and fauna and typical landscapes of the Avesnois!
From the Leval backwater to the Monceau brewery
4.88 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Leval (Nord)
Discover the Sambre backwater in Leval, take the rural paths of the Avesnois to reach the La Glorieuse craft brewery in Monceau-Saint-Waast. You will take rural paths and be able to observe the Avesnois bocage.
The Sars Bara route
8.97 mi
+128 ft
-135 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Berlaimont (Nord)
This route links the rural Sambre valley with the Mormal National Forest, passing through the surrounding hedgerow landscape. It therefore follows various paths and roads and traverses a varied landscape. The natural and riverine heritage brings much of the route to life.
Route des oratoires de Dompierre-sur-Helpe
4.63 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dompierre-sur-Helpe (Nord)
Discover the small religious heritage sites of the Avesnois region.
Maubeuge, besieged stronghold
17.10 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Maubeuge (Nord)
This cycling route takes you to the main sites of the siege of Maubeuge, which took place from 27 August to 8 September 1914. Although the siege immobilised tens of thousands of German soldiers for several days, preventing them from fighting in the Battle of the Marne, it ended in a serious French defeat, with more than 40,000 prisoners, representing a tenth of all French prisoners of war during the Great War.
Route from Ostergnies to Cerfontaine
6.38 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Cerfontaine (Nord)
This walk will take you along quiet, winding paths and small, tree-lined roads, allowing you to discover the villages of the Avesnois nestled in the hollows of the valleys.
Route of Caesar’s Camp in Avesnes-sur-Helpe
7.30 mi
+230 ft
-230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Avesnes-sur-Helpe (Nord)
This route is accessible all year round in the Pays d’Avesnes.
The shorter 3.7 km alternative route is suitable for families.
Watermill Trail in Felleries
10.85 mi
+233 ft
-236 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Felleries (Nord)
This route is aimed at experienced walkers but offers the chance to discover typical Avesnois villages and, above all, four watermills on the Belleuse and the Helpe Majeure.
Path along Fache d'Ahant
6.65 mi
+203 ft
-213 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Felleries (Nord)
A wooded, undulating walk offering beautiful views over the Avesnois countryside and the meandering Helpe area.
Route des plaideurs (lit. "route des litigants") in Taisnières-en-Thiérache
6.31 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Taisnières-en-Thiérache (Nord)
This rural route, through the Avesnois bocage, is cut in half by the Helpe Majeure river. Walkers will discover a unique architectural heritage: numerous oratories and a water mill dating back to the 12th century. The route follows pleasant country lanes and dirt tracks, with no difficulties.
Discover the oratories and chapels starting from Marbaix
16.42 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Marbaix (Nord)
This route in the Baladavesnois collection allows you to discover numerous oratories. Each one is unique. Built in blue stone, witnesses to times gone by, they come in different shapes.This ride will take you into the heart of the rolling countryside of the Avesnois, with pollarded trees typical of the landscape of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park.
The cross-border route via Maubeuge
38.20 mi
+584 ft
-561 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Boussois (Nord)
A challenging hike combining heritage, nature and history, the 66 km cross-border trail is for you. Pass from France to Belgium, then from nature to history, in just a few pedal strokes.
From the Boussois nautical stop to Marpent
4.76 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boussois (Nord)
Take a stroll along the Sambre, passing by the two nautical stops at Boussois and Marpent, as well as Fort Boussois. The latter belongs to the military and is inaccessible, but you can admire its silhouette through the trees that surround it.