Le Moulin Blanc at the start of Brias

A beautiful route starting from Brias with its church and castle towards the Moulin Blanc plain, the village of Valhuon and the Bois d'Antigneul, where it is not uncommon to encounter a few deer. This route is marked in yellow for the most part and is fairly easy to follow and without difficulty.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 12.96 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 22 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 20 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 165 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 150 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Brias (62130)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.40943° / E 2.379116°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2305E
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Description of the walk

Park on Place de Brias near the church and town hall.

(S/E) At the start, follow the yellow markings to a path that runs alongside the woods. After 200 metres, turn right towards the north-north-west, leaving Brias Castle behind you. Reach the D941 road, opposite a chapel.

(1) Cross the road, taking care as it is a busy road. Take the straight path next to the chapel. You will reach a crossroads marked by a statue of the Virgin Mary.

(2) Turn right onto the road, cross the crossroads in the hamlet of Britel, and at the next crossroads, keep left to reach the wind farm. Turn right and you will come to another crossroads under the power line.

(3) Turn left towards the ruins of the Moulin Blanc, then take the path on the right to reach the livestock building at the GRP® crossroads.

(4) Take the path on the left to reach the D916, cross it, taking care as this is a busy road. Stay on this path, continuing straight ahead, then ignore the path on the right and head for the crossroads at the water tower.

(5) Stay on the road to the right and at the first crossroads, follow the road to the right. Leave the yellow markings temporarily. Pass in front of Valhuon church, cross the D77 and arrive at the town hall square.

(6) Cross the D916 again and follow the road opposite, following the yellow markings. At the T-junction, take the road on the right, leave the markings and walk alongside the water treatment plant before rejoining theGRP® du Ternois Nord.

(7) Take it on the left, following the red and yellow markings. Continue, turn left and reach a new crossroads at the edge of a grove.

(8) Turn right, still on theGRP®, pass in front of a calvary and follow the markings to the railway line.

(9) Do not cross the railway line but turn right, leaving theGRP® here to take the yellow-markedPR® which runs alongside the railway line. When you reach the D77, follow it to the right and you will come to the crossroads at the Chapelle de Antin.

(10) Turn left, still following the yellow markings, cross the D77E2 atthe first junction and pass under a power line. Shortly afterwards, leave the road on your left and turn right onto the path that joins the D81 at a wayside cross.

(11) Turn left onto this road to quickly reach the D941 crossroads at the entrance to the village of Brias. Turn left and continue for just a few metres, but please note that this is a busy road.
be careful here as it is a busy road.
Turn right off it and wind your way through the village to reach the car park at the church square (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 153 m - Parking available at the church square.
  2. 1 : km 0.39 - alt. 154 m - Chapel and D941
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 155 m - Virgin
  4. 3 : km 2.29 - alt. 162 m - Wind turbine
  5. 4 : km 3.15 - alt. 163 m - Livestock building
  6. 5 : km 4.28 - alt. 163 m - Water tower
  7. 6 : km 4.93 - alt. 154 m - Marie de Valhuon
  8. 7 : km 6.3 - alt. 157 m - Crossroads and GRP Tour du Ternois Nord
  9. 8 : km 7.83 - alt. 151 m - Y-junction
  10. 9 : km 8.81 - alt. 151 m - Unguarded level crossing
  11. 10 : km 10.13 - alt. 164 m - Chapel of Antin
  12. 11 : km 12.09 - alt. 151 m - Calvary
  13. S/E : km 12.96 - alt. 153 m - Parking available at the church square.

Notes

Good equipment will be welcome.
Don't forget your water bottle.

Worth a visit

Leaving Brias, you will see the beautiful Saint-Martin Church and its cemetery. Saint-Martin Church was rebuilt in 1883 on the site of the former castle, destroyed during the French Revolution, in the ogival style by architect Edmond Duthoit.
To see shortly after departure on the left: Brias Castle

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.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Jean-Mi 62550
Jean-Mi 62550

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 23, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in 2 hours and 52 minutes... nice and easy, no worries.

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jpakh
jpakh

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike. The map, the information, everything is perfect. A really beautiful hike.
PS: if you're unsure about choosing this hike, don't worry about the time indicated. We like to walk fast, and we did it in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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amusettes
amusettes

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice route.
Personally, I never use the description, only the map... the route was perfect.

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Bouli62
Bouli62

Thank you very much for the encouragement.

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sartre chantal
sartre chantal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very well marked route.
Pretty Brias Castle
The mill is also worth a visit.
Pleasant landscape, especially in the sunshine

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Mamounettegarl
Mamounettegarl

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, accurately described; neither difficult nor too long, with options for shortcuts or variations.
No major difficulties, can be done in any season (except when it rains, of course) due to the surface of the route (no risk of mud, falling, etc.).
A lovely, very pleasant area with beautiful views and landscapes; Brias and Bours offer many attractions: castle, keep, churches, chapels, farms, forests...
We will definitely be back, hopefully with friends.

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