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Chevireuil Valley Route in Floyon
AONB 
5.60 mi
+341 ft
-318 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Floyon (Nord)
A route through the Chevireuil valley, which flows into the Helpe Mineure. The path winds up and down around the streams.
The Buffalo Trail in Étrœungt
AONB 
7.18 mi
+364 ft
-371 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Étrœungt (Nord)
This route, in the heart of the Thiérache and the Lower Helpe Valley, passes through very wet areas. It is intended for experienced walkers given the nature of the terrain.
From Nouvion-en-Thiérache to Maroilles
AONB 17.79 mi
+203 ft
-315 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache (Aisne)
This second stage invites you to discover the bocage landscape of Avesnois and Thiérache, between Maroilles and Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache. Along the way, take the time to taste the delicious Maroilles cheese!
Route of the chapels in the Helpe Valley in Cartignies
AONB 
8.16 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Cartignies (Nord)
This route is recommended in spring when the fruit trees are in bloom and in autumn for its rich colours.
Route of the two departments in Wignehies
Visorando Member 7.66 mi
+299 ft
-295 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wignehies (Nord)
This route is easily accessible and takes you through the typical bocage landscape of Thiérache and Avesnois, with hedgerows, beech trees and, of course, cows. The walk is easy to follow and can be done in any season, but be sure to wear waterproof shoes. It can be combined with other routes starting from Wignehies.
Discover the oratories and chapels starting from Marbaix
AONB 
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.
From Féron to Liessies
AONB 10.42 mi
+305 ft
-338 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Féron (Nord)
Third stage of this bocage route. Cycle and take the time to discover the farms, historical heritage and restaurants offering delicious regional produce, and let yourself be transported by the history of the landscape...
The organic milk route starting from Féron
AONB 
6.45 mi
+279 ft
-279 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Féron (Nord)
Discover the profession of organic farming through the Baladavesnois app. This cycle route through the Avesnois countryside can also be completed on foot. We offer four stops along the way to provide explanations about biodiversity, water, cattle farming and the production of Maroilles cheese. A few information panels along the route will also complement the explanations provided by the digital tour.
Route des oratoires de Dompierre-sur-Helpe
AONB 
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.
Circular cycling in Forêt l'Abbé - Val Joly
AONB 16.07 mi
+728 ft
-725 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
Cycling route through the Bois l'Abbé forest
To the Ferme des Bahardes by bike
AONB 13.50 mi
+407 ft
-400 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A walk through the Avesnois bocage with its farms and cows.
Towards Moustier-en-Fagne by bike
AONB 23.56 mi
+814 ft
-810 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A route that allows you to discover the natural and architectural heritage. From the former priory of Moustier-en-Fagne to Trélon Castle, via the Monts de Baives and Wallers-en-Fagne Nature Reserve.
Towards Ferme de la Motte through the forest and along the greenway.
AONB 9.30 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A circular cycle route to explore the national forest, the Ferme de la Motte farm and Liessies Castle.
To Féron by bike from Sains-du-Nord
AONB 15.29 mi
+410 ft
-430 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
Explore the small paths of the villages of Sains-du-Nord, Rainsars, Féron and Étrœungt by bike.
Cycling to Solre-le-Château
AONB 
19.70 mi
+663 ft
-656 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A beautiful bike ride that takes you to the famous leaning bell tower of Solre-le-Château via Liessies, where you can explore the Parc Départemental de l'Abbaye.
Divine, vache Bleue du Nord au départ de Saint-Hilaire
AONB 
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.
Route des plaideurs (lit. "route des litigants") in Taisnières-en-Thiérache
AONB 
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.
Mills and kiosks in Thiérache
AONB 
26.20 mi
+623 ft
-614 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
The route takes you on a tour of three kiosks and three water mills.It winds through the Avesnois countryside, with its hedgerows, pastures and orchards that are so characteristic of the Thiérache landscape. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.
Maroilles buttercup route
AONB 
4.93 mi
+72 ft
-79 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
Accessible all year round, this route crosses the Maroilles bocage along small country roads.
Many elements of the Thiérache heritage can be seen along the route (old farmhouses, water mills, chapels, bocage).
In the footsteps of Maroilles Abbey
AONB 
2.31 mi
+144 ft
-118 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
This route takes you to Maroilles in the footsteps of the lost abbey. The educational and entertaining Baladavesnois app provides you with comprehensive information to help you understand the history and discover the remains that are still visible.
Along the Helpe Mineure
AONB 
12.81 mi
+266 ft
-272 ft
2.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
Cycling is the ideal way to discover the thousand and one secrets of the Avesnois region.During this ride, you will see the two magnificent mills of Grand-Fayt and Maroilles.
Entre forêt de Mormal et Sambre
AONB 
15.42 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
Ce circuit vous permet de pénétrer en forêt de Mormal et de longer le Canal de la Sambre.
Along the Helpe Majeure by bike
AONB 
13.41 mi
+220 ft
-200 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
Cycling is the ideal way to discover the thousand and one secrets of the Avesnois region.
From Maroilles to Nouvion-en-Thiérache
AONB 11.57 mi
+335 ft
-240 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
This is the first stage of a cycle route that takes you through the rolling countryside of Avesnois and Thiérache, between Maroilles and Le Nouvion-en-Thiérache. Along the way, take the time to sample some delicious Maroilles cheese!
Around Sorbais with Didou the owl
Visorando Member 
5.00 mi
+338 ft
-328 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sorbais (Aisne)
Starting from Sorbais, Didou the little owl invites you into his domain: the bocage
She offers you an educational and informative exploration of the upper Oise valley, its bocage, its wildlife and flora, and its traditional activities.
So, between (1) and (3), you can follow the first section of the trail, which is marked with themed information panels.
Circular route starting from Etréaupont
Visorando Member 
5.70 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Étréaupont (Aisne)
The village of Étreaupont is crossed by the Oise and the Ton rivers and is situated on the Thiérache Greenway, a converted railway line linking Guise to Hirson.
The circular route starts at Saint-Martin Church, follows the Axe Vert for a while towards Guise, and partly follows theGR®122to return to the village.
From Monceau-Saint-Waast to Sars-Poteries
AONB 
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.
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.
Étoquies de Landrecies trail
AONB 
5.99 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
This route takes you through the wooded countryside of the Mormal Forest, the "rural" Sambre and the wet meadows that border it.
You will therefore pass through a wide variety of landscapes, along footpaths and quiet country lanes.
From the Leval backwater to the Monceau brewery
AONB 
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.
From Landrecies to Le Cateau-Cambrésis
AONB 
9.02 mi
+82 ft
-230 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
From Landrecies to Le Cateau-Cambrésis via the towpath.
On the small country roads of Landrecies, Fontaine-au-Bois, Bousies
AONB 
12.33 mi
+174 ft
-144 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
Cycle ride along the small country lanes north-west of Landrecies.
On the little paths of Landrecies, Maroilles and Le Favril
AONB 
11.44 mi
+197 ft
-180 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
Cycle along small country roads to discover the bocage landscape.
From Landrecies to Maroilles via La Boufflette
AONB 
10.30 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
Cycle along the small country roads and discover the Avesnois bocage and the famous village of Maroilles.
From Landrecies to Maroilles via Cerfmont by bike
AONB 
9.75 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Landrecies (Nord)
Through the Avesnois countryside along quiet country lanes.
Mills and kiosks of the two Helpes
AONB 
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.
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.
Watermill Trail in Felleries
AONB 
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
AONB 
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.
Circular ermitage loop in the Mormal Forest
AONB 2.74 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Locquignol (Nord)
Starting from the Auberge du Croisil, take a short walk through the heart of the Mormal Forest, the largest forest area north of Paris. This route will enchant you whatever the season. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot one of its inhabitants.
Circular Route of the Giants and the Glades in the Mormal Forest
AONB 3.12 mi
+56 ft
-66 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Locquignol (Nord)
Starting from the Auberge du Croisil, take a short walk through the heart of the Mormal Forest, the largest forest area north of Paris. This route will enchant you whatever the season. Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to spot one of its inhabitants?
Discover the kiosks by bike, starting from Sars-Poteries
AONB 
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
AONB 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.
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