The Healer

A green route around Ablain Saint-Nazaire, joining Gouy-Servins and stopping on the way back at the tomb of Arsène Lemaire "La Guérisseuse" (The Healer).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 14.59 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 101 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 108 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 162 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 86 m

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Description of the walk

(S/E) Depart from Place de la Mairie in Ablain St Nazaire, opposite the church, turn left towards Souchez and take Rue Garès on the right. At the top, turn right.
Continue along Rue d'Arras and at the end turn left onto Rue des Vauchaux, follow the small road uphill to the left, with a right-hand bend.

(1) (elevation 122), turn right to reach the Moulin Topart farm, continue along the road which turns left and take the path on the right (elevation 139).

(2) Sentiers des Dorés Musis; continue straight ahead, then turn right onto Rue Salengro until you reach the crossroads (point 132).

(3) Turn right onto the path towards Gouy-Servins.

(4) Cross the D57, go straight ahead, then turn right.

(5) Cross Place de Gouy, leaving the town hall on your right, then turn left at the end of the square onto Chemin de Vieville, follow the road and take Chemin de la Gamelle opposite a little further on.

(6) Turn left at the side of the fence and continue to the crossroads.

(7) Turn right towards the chapel (oratory).

(8) Chapel and burial place of Arsène Lemaire "La Guérisseuse" (The Healer). Continue right along the path.

(9) Turn left onto the path, which is easily accessible in dry weather but often flooded in winter and during heavy rain.

(10) Place du Boutzeur. Continue straight ahead.

(11) Turn left onto Rue de la Vallée Chauffour and continue along the path heading due east. Join the marked path (elevation 93) and continue straight ahead.

(12) Take the path on the right, walk alongside the football stadium, and return to the square after crossing the bridge.
Arrive at Place d'Ablain and head to Place de la Mairie (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 95 m - Town hall - Ruine de l'ancienne Eglise vestige 14-18 (Ablain-Saint-Nazaire)
  2. 1 : km 1.42 - alt. 120 m - Elevation 122. Turn right onto the road.
  3. 2 : km 3.08 - alt. 128 m - Sentiers des Dorés Musis. Towards - Carency (ruisseau) - Affluent du Souchez
  4. 3 : km 5.5 - alt. 133 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 7.41 - alt. 153 m - Chaussée, straight ahead
  6. 5 : km 8.11 - alt. 161 m - Place de Gouy-Servins
  7. 6 : km 9.39 - alt. 140 m - To the left of the fence.
  8. 7 : km 10.04 - alt. 154 m - Turn right towards the chapel.
  9. 8 : km 10.68 - alt. 154 m - Tomb and chapel
  10. 9 : km 12.08 - alt. 112 m - Fork in the road, take the left
  11. 10 : km 12.99 - alt. 101 m - Place du Boutzeur
  12. 11 : km 13.3 - alt. 98 m - Rue de la Vallée Chauffour
  13. 12 : km 14.25 - alt. 102 m - Path on the right. Bridge over the - Saint-Nazaire (ruisseau) - Affluent du Souchez
  14. S/E : km 14.59 - alt. 95 m - Town hall, church

Worth a visit

(8) Tomb and Chapel of Arsène Lemaire "The Healer".

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Murielle62
Murielle62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely route, with little tarmac and varied scenery, passing by the wayside shrine and the grave of Arsène Lemaire, the Healer.
Best done in dry weather, as there is a ‘flood-prone’ section in the Bois de Mont that is difficult to cross, unless you climb a small embankment (at the low wall) to go along the overhanging field (between points 9 and 10; difficulty noted by the author).

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Mély
Mély

Hello
Under the fresh snow, nature is splendid and the Loreto Necropolis even more solemn.
Thank you for your feedback.
Enjoy your upcoming hikes!

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Dubois Pierre
Dubois Pierre
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike we did with snow on the ground. A little ice in some places, best done in dry weather.

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Mély
Mély

Hello
The rain and muddy paths, especially this year, make it more difficult. Let's do it again in the summer when it's cooler and there's no mud.
Enjoy your walks.

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Baptiste62
Baptiste62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike, whether walking or trail running. Very little tarmac and very quiet paths. Definitely worth doing. Thank you for sharing.

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Marc 62
Marc 62

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, particularly through the forest.
Very easy and very dry at this time of year.
Wear trousers and possibly long sleeves, as the nettles are tall and plentiful.
I was lucky enough to see a deer standing still less than 20 metres away...
Thanks to the author.

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nenefanfan
nenefanfan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, yesterday's route was done in beautiful sunshine, with a varied route (paths, roads, villages, woods). The only difficulty was crossing the Mont woods because of trees blocking the path. What a disaster after the storm. Kind regards, Patrick and René

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thiloujac
thiloujac

Hello,
Can this route be done during hunting season?
Kind regards.
Thierry

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fillipp
fillipp

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, done under grey skies, through the countryside, sometimes hilly, very pleasant. The last part is in the woods, so don't be afraid to walk in the mud, but that's also part of the joy of hiking.

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PDumas1
PDumas1
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Some sections may be difficult in wet weather (descent towards Ablain - between points 8 and 9).

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