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Église Saint-Germain (Aix-Noulette) walks
The Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial
Visorando Member
13.00 mi
+600 ft
-607 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Angres (Pas-de-Calais)
The route starts from the town of Angres (in the Lens district), one of the former mining towns of the Hauts-de-France region. After a few hundred metres, you’ll leave the main urban ring road behind to enjoy the plains, valleys and forests of Artois.
You could also start this circular loop from (10) N-D de Lorette, or from (3) Aix-Noulette, or even from (14) Souchez. There are restaurants at each potential starting point. (See the practical information below).
The footpaths of Aix-Noulette
Association / Club / Walk leader4.02 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you on a tour of Aix-Noulette via the narrow paths (voyettes), then through the woods. Aix-Noulette was a front line during the First World War, defended by the 11th Infantry Brigade and the 24th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
The woods around Notre-Dame de Lorette from Aix-Noulette
7.68 mi
+545 ft
-515 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the community hall next to the town hall, alternates between town and woodland with a lovely climb and a descent that is well worth the detour but should be avoided after heavy rain.
Notre-Dame de Lorette National Cemetery circular from Aix-Noulette
8.39 mi
+604 ft
-587 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you on the trail of the Great War, passing through Aix-Noulette and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. From 15 May 1915 onwards, numerous battles raged between French and German forces. There were many dead and wounded on both sides.