The flint walk in Nouvelles

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A country walk from the church in Nouvelles, discovering the flint site and enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding area. Sunken lanes, footpaths, panoramic views and information panels about the flint mines are all part of the itinerary.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.15 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 52 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 49 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 69 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 40 m
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La Wampe
Bridge
View of the Belfry
Panorama

Description of the walk

Park near the church in Nouvelles.

(S/E) With your back to the church, turn left, walk about 50 metres and turn right onto the wooded path. At the road, veer right and walk up to the inverted Y-junction.

(1) Turn left and, 50 metres further on, turn right to the old railway bridge.

(2) Cross over the old railway line, then turn right onto the Boraines trail,GR®412West - Sentier des Terrils, until you reach Rue du Point du Jour.

(3) Continue straight ahead, go up the road until you reach the sign indicating the flint site and join the iron staircase.

(4) At the bottom of the stairs, turn right, go under the bridge and follow the path up to Rue de Spiennes.

(5) When you reach the farm, turn left to reach the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 47 m - Église Saint-Brice (Nouvelles)
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 69 m - Junction
  3. 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 53 m - Bridge of the old railway line
  4. 3 : km 2.04 - alt. 42 m - Rue du Point du Jour
  5. 4 : km 3.37 - alt. 47 m - Staircase
  6. 5 : km 5.03 - alt. 46 m - Le Haras Farm
  7. S/E : km 5.15 - alt. 47 m - Église Saint-Brice (Nouvelles)

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 15758127

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and very easy route. A few information boards about local flint and a tourist site that was closed at this time of year. Surrounded by nature near Mons... Very slight incline, a little muddy if you go after rain. One recent, modern staircase to climb. No particular views.

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Mjohub
Mjohub

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, varied and informative route

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Nathalie Finet
Nathalie Finet
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, mostly off the beaten track. Lovely scenery and a beautiful view of the belfry in Mons.
Be careful not to miss the first right turn :-)
You can let your dog off the leash.
As already pointed out by other walkers, be careful with the open metal staircase (just before point 4) which may frighten some dogs. However, this staircase is not too steep.

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Christine Smeyers
Christine Smeyers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with varied landscapes. Interesting information boards not only about flint but also about local attractions: vineyards, stud farms, churches, etc.

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isa isaa
isa isaa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A wonderful discovery during this walk, in the countryside, with beautiful views, peaceful, surrounded by nature. Dogs love this kind of route as much as we do. I recommend it.
Easy parking, I recommend it.

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mich simon
mich simon

Thank you for your opinion and your clarification on this route.

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caroline.mambourg1981
caroline.mambourg1981

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb walk
Magnificent scenery and views of the belfry and collegiate church of Mons
Quite muddy
I recommend it

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luolan
luolan

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely route, quite varied, with beautiful views of the countryside (fields, slag heaps, lakes) and even, in the distance, the belfry of Mons. Lots of trails (bring boots...), some sections are on secondary roads that are passable but not very busy.
Be sure to take the correct path marked No. 1 on the map.
Beware of walkers with dogs: at the exit of the Silex site, you have to go down a metal staircase with open grating, which may frighten some of our four-legged friends!

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AméliePascal
AméliePascal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk. Very natural. We recommend it!

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