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Circuit de Baraffles à Gauchin-Légal
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.64 mi
+433 ft
-417 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée à travers le Bois d'Olhain, son parc départemental et les villages aux alentours. Belles églises et beaux châteaux au programme.
La Cauchy depuis Gauchin-Légal
7.54 mi
+256 ft
-256 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée dans la plaine de l'Artois en passant par le gué de Caucourt.
La Pierre du Diable depuis Gauchin-Légal
9.24 mi
+413 ft
-400 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
Au départ, voir la pierre qui, selon la légende, déambulait la nuit et donnait des sueurs froides aux maris trompés et aux femmes infidèles. N'ayez plus peur, elle est solidement accrochée. Puis vous passerez au gué de Caucourt et son moulin.
The Caucourt Ford
Visorando Member
6.75 mi
+240 ft
-226 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route, on paths that are more or less paved, pleasant in all seasons (except during very wet periods) with a passage at the Gué de Caucourt.
1- Hermin Town Hall advises against using the path between points (11) and (12) until the end of 2025. It is now April 2026 and nothing has changed: no works are underway and there are barriers on both sides. I have just walked along it and it is perfectly passable, though still treacherous.
Around Olhain
14.24 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,079 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gauchin-Légal (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route with significant elevation gain and some fairly difficult paths.The path between (3) and (4) is very difficult but can be avoided. It was passable in late September 2025 (dry season).There are a few road crossings, but with very little traffic.
Circular walk around Olhain Park starting from Olhain Castle
3.62 mi
+305 ft
-322 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
From the car park, you’ll find yourself facing Olhain Castle, one of the most beautiful in the region. The rest of the walk alternates between stunning views and short stretches through the undergrowth (not too dense) before reaching the ‘esplanade’ of Olhain Park. You’ll find yourself facing an exceptional panorama.
If you’re lucky, you might see paragliders taking off (admittedly, this is quite rare), and why not visit during the hot-air balloon festival to watch these huge, colourful balloons take off right before your eyes.
The Table des Fées as seen from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.27 mi
+482 ft
-489 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk running alongside the golf course, through the Olhain Forest and past the Table des Fées dolmen.
Through the Olhain National Forest around Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen
7.88 mi
+614 ft
-607 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk around Fresnicourt le DolmenStarting from Olhain Castle and heading towards the ‘Table aux Fées’ dolmen, you’ll pass two sandstone crosses dating from the 13th and 16th centuries, then the hamlet of Verdrel and the Olhain State Forest with its leisure centre, before returning through the forest. Superb views over the plain and its villages.It’s best to do this walk in dry weather, as the paths can be difficult when wet.
Trail towards Caucourt Ford
8.45 mi
+512 ft
-509 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Caucourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Caucourt is a small village near Olhain.From the church, you cross pleasant plains and villages, especially on sunny days.Avoid this route in very hot weather, as it is not much shade; in rain or fog, the view won't be as good!...
In the direction of the trail, you'll save the best until last, the Gué de Caucourt and its mill.
Circular walk through the woods of Parc d'Olhain from Verdrel.
4.76 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A superb little walk to do in good weather. Ideal in hot weather, this walk offers both the comfort of the forest and beautiful views, as most of the path to Parc d'Olhain runs along the edge of the forest. Views and coolness, what a joy.
Route du Bois in the Olhain Forest
6.22 mi
+400 ft
-404 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk through the Olhain State Forest takes you along good paths, which can be a bit muddy in winter. You can visit the arboretum right next to the starting car park and pop into Verdrel for a quick look.
GR® et PR® du parc à Mesnil-lès-Ruitz
6.82 mi
+679 ft
-682 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée dans le parc, en sous-bois et avec une belle vue sur le golf et le château.
Around Cuvigny
6.79 mi
+354 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rebreuve-Ranchicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk on good paths in the hills above La Comté. On a clear day, the panorama is superb, and if you're luckier than me, you'll spot a few deer.
Le château depuis Rebreuve-Ranchicourt
7.69 mi
+433 ft
-446 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rebreuve-Ranchicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous permettra de découvrir de jolis paysages et, sur le retour, le Château de Ranchicourt
Let’s go for a walk in the Maisnil-lès-Ruitz woods
12.47 mi
+1,089 ft
-1,099 ft
7h 05
Difficult
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route that winds through the Bois d’Olhain. A difficult route, and even very difficult in wet weather.As with all routes through woodland, the route description isn’t very clear, so I recommend using the app.
Les alouettes via Estrée-Cauchy
6.77 mi
+226 ft
-223 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez prendre un bol d'air en passant par les villages de Servins, Estrée-Cauchy et Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen.
Circular Alouettes loop starting from Servins
6.84 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
The ideal time to visit this variant of Les Alouettes, with its beautiful vegetable gardens, magnificent hydrangea beds and a farmyard with a majestic and somewhat pretentious royal turkey.
Les antennes de Bouvigny
7.55 mi
+135 ft
-141 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Servins (Pas-de-Calais)
Une autre façon de voir la communauté de Lens-Lievin avec des vues depuis le plateau sur les Monts des Flandres, les terrils de Loos-en-Gohelle etc...
“La Charbonnière” route from Villers-Châtel
7.36 mi
+220 ft
-203 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Châtel (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant walk through the Arrageois plain and the Bois Gauchin, passing through the villages of Caucourt, Béthonval and Mingoval.
The two Haillicourt slag heaps and the Étang de la Fossette
7.32 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Maisnil-lès-Ruitz (Pas-de-Calais)
From the mine to angling on this walk. Climb the 389 steps of the first slag heap and walk round the second. A bare minimum of roads to reach the lovely Étang de la Fossette – another beautifully landscaped spot, and no tarmac!
On the Plateau des Atrébates, starting from Frévillers
14.91 mi
+531 ft
-545 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Frévillers (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long route without any major difficulties, apart from the distance. It follows a succession of wide paths and small roads, making it safe to walk even in wet weather. It is therefore ideal from October onwards.
From the arboretum to the castle
6.58 mi
+144 ft
-141 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cambligneul (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike in the Artois plain will take you along good paths to Villers-Châtel and its castle, park and cave, where you can enjoy the surrounding landscapes, biodiversity and heritage.
Around Les Quatre Vents in Cambligneul
6.97 mi
+213 ft
-200 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Cambligneul (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk along good paths and (unfortunately) a few stretches of quiet country roads.
There is little elevation gain and, for enthusiasts, a few fine buildings to see.
Brette and Lawe
7.62 mi
+312 ft
-312 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Houdain (Pas-de-Calais)
Hike, without major difficulty, through woodland and countryside.
Trail along the little paths of Houdain via Mont de la Comté
14.82 mi
+961 ft
-935 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Houdain (Pas-de-Calais)
Admittedly, the trail may seem a little monotonous, but what a beautiful path! It takes you gently up to the heights before dropping back down into the valley to climb Mont de la Comté.And at the end of the trail, the church awaits you.
Circuit "Les fossés" à Barlin
8.07 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barlin (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre bois, plaine et étang. En partie ombragée.
La Renarde à Camblain-l'Abbé
7.34 mi
+335 ft
-331 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée dans l'Artois autour de Villers-au-Bois. Elle vous fera découvrir notre belle région.
Les quatre vents à Camblain-l'Abbé
7.00 mi
+197 ft
-167 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous amènera dans la plaine de l'Artois en passant par les villages de Maisnil et Cambligneul.