The Bois d’Ophain and the Bois du Foriest

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This walk, starting from Village No. 1, Reine Fabiola, begins by crossing the pretty Bois d’Ophain (which, apart from the path taken, is private) and then takes a short detour via the Querton farm before entering the Bois du Foriest. Unfortunately, the route cannot avoid a number of roads and concrete paths, particularly in its second half, but this circular route through the two woods is nonetheless pleasant and varied.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.70 mi
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    Average duration: 2h 05 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 308 ft
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    Descent: - 302 ft
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    Highest point: 433 ft
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    Lowest point: 256 ft
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Path through the Bois d’Ophain

Description of the walk

Car park:
- On Avenue des Champs Clairs. For GPS directions: Ophain, 16 Avenue des Champs Clairs.
- Alternatively: the car park at Foriest Cemetery (9).

Starting point: Follow the avenue southwards and take the first right onto Chemin du Bois d’Ophain.

To follow the route: see the detailed map or use the Visorando app.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 390 ft - Avenue des Champs Clairs
  2. 1 : mi 0.39 - alt. 344 ft - Junction – Chemin du Bois d’Ophain
  3. 2 : mi 0.62 - alt. 276 ft - T-junction – Bruyère de Noucelles path
  4. 3 : mi 0.82 - alt. 322 ft - T-junction – Rue du Bois
  5. 4 : mi 1.03 - alt. 322 ft - Junction – Querton Farm
  6. 5 : mi 1.27 - alt. 266 ft - Querton Trail – Chemin Jean Lanneau
  7. 6 : mi 1.86 - alt. 417 ft - Where the two circular loops meet
  8. 7 : mi 2.21 - alt. 344 ft - Junction – Chemin du Blanc Caillou
  9. 8 : mi 2.62 - alt. 318 ft - T-junction
  10. 9 : mi 3.3 - alt. 420 ft - Cemetery car park – Chemin des Voiturons
  11. S/E : mi 3.7 - alt. 390 ft - Avenue des Champs Clairs

Notes

A walk with no particular difficulties, on a relatively flat route.
A mix of footpaths, tracks and concrete roads.
Walking poles aren’t essential but are useful for comfort if, like the author of this walk, you’re no longer 20…

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