Between the Picardy and Somme regions

Hike starting from Bourdon, which takes you deep into the Picardy countryside before returning to your starting point along the Canal de la Somme.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 16.27 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 82 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 91 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 97 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 11 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bourdon (80310)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.989751° / E 2.076403°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2208E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

(S/E) From the Bourdon calvary, head to the cemetery and take the first path on the right. Follow this path eastwards and then north-eastwards to the D1001.

(1) Caution! Crossing the road is dangerous as there is a lot of fast-moving traffic. Take the small tarmac road opposite, slightly to the right, until you reach the crossroads with a dirt track on either side, marked by a wooden signpost indicating the direction (the inscriptions are a little faded but you can still see the red and white markings ofthe GR®123). Turn right and continue along the road. Continue straight ahead at the junction with the D81 to reach a bridge over the D1001.

(2) Continue straight ahead to Belloy-sur-Somme. Head towards the church, then leave theGR®123markings and go down Rue René Saint, leading to the RD1235, from where you can admire the Château d'En-Bas.

(3) Turn right and continue to the next intersection with the D259 (the shoulders are easily passable and paved). Continue left on the D259 towards Yzeux. Go around the Château, which unfortunately you cannot see much of, and immediately afterwards, turn left before the entrance to the village of Yzeux. Immediately afterwards, you will see a path leading off to the right.

(4) Take this path, marked with a sign indicating the direction of the Somme. Follow the path southwards to the Canal de la Somme. Here, you can sit on a bench and take a short break.

(5) Turn right and follow the canal as it winds its way to a bridge.

(6) Pass under the bridge and then immediately turn right to reach the centre of Bourdon, near the 18th-century church. To return to your starting point, take the D57 on the left towards Flixecourt (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 24 m - Departure: Calvaire de Bourdon
  2. 1 : km 2.65 - alt. 68 m - Crossing the D 1001
  3. 2 : km 6.6 - alt. 74 m - Gr 123
  4. 3 : km 8.51 - alt. 21 m - Chateau de Belloy/S
  5. 4 : km 10.58 - alt. 20 m - Chateau d'Yzeux, towards the Somme
  6. 5 : km 11.61 - alt. 13 m - Somme Canal - Somme (la)
  7. 6 : km 15.4 - alt. 13 m - Bridge over canal
  8. S/E : km 16.27 - alt. 24 m - Return to the starting point

Notes

Shops: In Belloy-sur-Somme, there is a bakery and a bar-tobacconist on the Place de l'Église.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
CyrilM
CyrilM

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Beautiful sections, but overall too much walking along roadsides, and a little disappointed by the long final section on the towpath (very beautiful but unsurprising...).

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Frederic.D
Frederic.D

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Interesting in places, easy but lots of road sections.

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Fleurance
Fleurance

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 13, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The Gr are poorly marked, especially in Belloy. We had to use the GPS several times; passage under high-voltage lines. The marshes are almost invisible (which is a shame).

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benoitrando
benoitrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Well done, beautiful route, very well described, no need for a map or GPS, the description is sufficient.
At the end of point 2 for the Château d'En-Bas, I took the RD 1235 on the left and went inside the castle courtyard where I was given permission to take photos. Then I retraced my steps and resumed the route.

Thank you, Aldum, for this route.

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Godefroy.Olivier
Godefroy.Olivier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very varied route with beautiful countryside and stunning views of the Somme riverbanks.
Some difficulty following the GR route (as usual, GR signage damaged or illegible), arrival on a tarmac road before Le Belloy (which would be useful to specify as there is some confusion with the road), Le Belloy (follow the streets in Le Belloy +/- indicated) and access to the Somme.

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KennahE
KennahE

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The hike is not extraordinary but is still enjoyable, especially along the canal. It is very easy, with lots of animals in the surrounding meadows. The lack of shade along almost the entire route is something to bear in mind.

The description and route are accurate, and we had no difficulty finding our way despite the lack of signposts (the post mentioned in the description was on the ground when we did the hike).

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sally
sally

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very beautiful hike, beautiful landscapes... Easy route to follow thanks to the description.

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