Bours keep

The walk starts from the Donjon de Bours (Bours keep) and takes you up to the plateau with its remarkable views. You'll then head back down to the village, finishing with a stroll through the narrow streets of Bours.

Technical sheet

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.32 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 81 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 79 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 177 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 85 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the Bours keep.

(S/E) Head north-west along Rue de l'Église, past the cemetery and about 50m further on, take the grassy path on the right. Follow it to the junction of the D89 and Rue des Fontinettes.

(1) Turn right along this street, past the "Source aux malades" (information sign) and continue to the crossroads.

(2) Turn left in a north-northeasterly direction to the next crossroads, then turn right into Rue de la Baloche, passing under a railroad bridge.

(3) At the crossroads after the tunnel, take the left-hand path heading north to the crossroads marked by an oratory.

(4) Turn right onto the track. After the bend, at the edge of the wood, leave the track on the right and continue on the same track, which bends to the right. Cross Bois Lanoy to reach the next T-junction.

(5) Follow the Chemin du Tabor to the right, pass an isolated farmhouse on the plateau, leave the GR® on the left and turn right to descend to the tunnel.

(3) Go through the tunnel and take the first path on the left, following the GR®127 into the village of Bours.

(6) At the T-junction, near an oratory, follow Rue de la Cavée to the right (west) for 200m, then turn left into Rue de la Chametz (south).

(7) Take the grassy lane on your right, keeping to it it as you turn left into the path leading to the Monument aux Morts.

(8) At the end of the path, turn right, then right again into Rue de la Place, which takes you back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 98 m - Car park - Donjon de Bours
  2. 1 : km 0.68 - alt. 97 m - Route D89
  3. 2 : km 1.29 - alt. 88 m - The sources to the patients. On the left after the - Clarence (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 1.78 - alt. 100 m - Tunnel - Carrefour de la boucle
  5. 4 : km 2.51 - alt. 99 m - Oratory
  6. 5 : km 4.46 - alt. 176 m - Right fork
  7. 6 : km 7.19 - alt. 99 m - Oratory
  8. 7 : km 7.6 - alt. 99 m - Path on the right
  9. 8 : km 7.93 - alt. 107 m - Monuments to the dead
  10. S/E : km 8.32 - alt. 98 m - Car park - Donjon de Bours

Practical information

Waterproof walking shoes if possible, and walking sticks strongly recommended.
Don't forget a small bottle of water and a snack for when you're feeling peckish.

In the nearby area

Donjon de Bours: Built in the 14th century, listed as a historical monument since 1965.

 Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 13 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
Alik
Alik

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Lovely hike, quiet spot, great views
Hiking poles are almost essential.
Avoid this hike if it has rained a few days before.

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bottazy
bottazy

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Excellent walk Very nice walk

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GabHDF
GabHDF

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

Well signposted route.
Well-maintained route

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Jls62
Jls62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A pleasant trail with a good gradient offering superb views, particularly at the end of the route in a fairly steep downhill section, where the village of Bours with its magnificent keep can be seen below.

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MathSPC62
MathSPC62

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely, easy walk along well-marked paths.
Beautiful views from the highest point.
Pretty keep.

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frimousse59
frimousse59

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

very nice circuit through woods and small villages, very rural

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hollevoet
hollevoet

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A superb hike, not easy, with significant changes in altitude but superb views.
At the end, the little tour of the narrow streets of Bours was not very interesting.
That day we had 3 hours of rain and a strong wind. We'll do it again in the sunshine to make the most of the scenery.

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levelera
levelera

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Mar 24, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

We enjoyed this walk, with a visit to the dungeon at the end.
It was recommended to us by other walkers.
Thank you

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bapfred
bapfred

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk, thank you for sharing.

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vioudunord
vioudunord

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant walk in a pleasant setting, with a variety of viewpoints.

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MARY22
MARY22
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Cool route, great views.

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linlin62122
linlin62122

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very nice route

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michem
michem

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Lovely walk in very pleasant surroundings. Donjon de Bours is a must-see.

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