The Sigy Mountains

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

I did this walk in the spring – needless to say, it was the perfect time of year, with nature in full bloom. An easy route. The only tricky bits are between markers 4 and 5: first, an impassable path – you have to go through the neighbouring field – then a rather muddy farm track before reaching a farm. Apart from these two bits, it’s a perfect route offering lovely views of the Sigy hills and the remarkable local architecture.

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Date of your route : Jul 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful landscapes; the old abbey church in Sigy is impressive.

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Date of your route : Jul 19, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Well-maintained trail (mowed paths). The first part of the climb is not particularly interesting, but there are beautiful views on the descent to Sigy. We took advantage of the 8-shaped route to stop for lunch at the Sigy rest area behind the old railway station. The Argueil route offers beautiful views: be careful near the forest, as the marl path can be slippery in wet weather. Thank you for this route, which we will recommend to our group of hikers in Barentin.

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Date of your route : May 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful, varied route, ideal for a day trip with a picnic at the end of the first circular (picnic table behind the old Sigy railway station).
Please note that the path through the grasslands (at 4) is not well maintained.
If the weather is good, take the detour via "les grands monts" (route marked by the local council): after 6, take the D9 and turn right onto the path at the top of the hill. This avoids 7 and joins the path at Argueil. The view from the top of the hills is beautiful, with a 360° panorama.

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Date of your route : Mar 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, a real immersion in nature, but two passages near muddy farms in winter meant we had to leave the path and walk through the field alongside it.
This hike is best done later in the year, when certain areas will have dried out.

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Date of your route : Mar 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route through plains, forests, rivers, beautiful old farms with chapels and dovecotes, and panoramic views of the Monts de Sigy and the Pays de Bray.
The path leading to the Béthencourt farm, after crossing the D13, forced us to turn back because it was so muddy and wet! We therefore took the D13 to rejoin the path marked at point 5 of the hike.
From point 4, follow the fence as long as it remains passable (brambles) and don't hesitate to go down into the grassland on the left to reach the exit!
The distance indicated corresponds to what we covered, and the time depends on what each person wants to do! For our part, it took us 4 hours with stops.
A beautiful hike with no difficulties.

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Date of your route : Jun 03, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Hike only on the first circular around Sigy
A very beautiful hike suitable for young children (aged 2 and 4) with beautiful scenery (fields of poppies in bloom), a beautiful forest, beautiful half-timbered houses
but the path before the Bethencourt farm (before point 5) is very muddy (despite several days of dry weather), probably due to water runoff from the farm, but there is no other way to avoid it...

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Date of your route : May 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful hike. It's a shame we couldn't do the whole thing, but the part we did was very good, and we had beautiful sunshine. I recommend it.

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Hello.
A pleasant walk with lovely views of the Pays de Bray and the old buildings of the Ferme du Bois le Borgne, the Béthencourt farm and Sigy Abbey. The Andelle crossing and its two footbridges are also enjoyable.
Between the two barriers, you just need to walk along the bramble bushes inside the pasture.
As we were pressed for time, we didn't complete the entire route. From point 6, we returned to Sigy Town Hall. We'll have to do the whole thing again.
Happy hiking, everyone.

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OK, let's follow benoitrando's advice plus the moment

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Hello,
the path between the two barriers is not maintained (at present). You can follow the tracks left by walkers to reach the edge of the field on the left and continue to the second barrier.
I did not mention this in the description because the condition of the paths can vary between the publication of the hike and the actual route. Perhaps I am a little too optimistic
In response to Nathalie, I looked for an alternative route at this point. It would be possible, but it would require taking roads and would eliminate the pleasant walk through the forest as well as the Béthencourt farm and the splendid dovecote: that would be a real shame....
Have a good day.
Kind regards

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Actually, as I said in my comment, there is no need to change anything, perhaps just indicate at this point to move 4 to 5 metres away from the fence and follow its direction until the next barrier. Honestly, having experienced it yesterday, it makes perfect sense when you're there.

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Thank you for your comments.
Neither Visorando nor the author are responsible for marking and maintaining the trails. Markings are often included in the description when they exist on the ground, but otherwise, the description and map are supposed to be sufficient.
As for paths that return to their natural state, this is unfortunately a recurring problem. For this very recent hike, which was enjoyed despite these problems, perhaps the author could find us an alternative route?

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Date of your route : Jul 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Very good hike, no problems with the description, perfect.
Indeed, after the barrier, it is difficult, if not impossible, to go all the way along the fence (my forearms prove it, covered in scratches from brambles and hawthorns). But with a little thought, you just need to move away from the bushes and walk in the field. Personally, I didn't do this at first to make the challenge more exciting, but at a certain point it's no longer possible.
Thank you for this beautiful new route.

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Date of your route : Jul 11, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I only completed the western part of the route (from the start to No. 6 and back to the starting point). From point No. 2 to point No. 5, the signposting is not very satisfactory; it needs to be redone and completed.From the Bois farm (at the entrance to the plot via a gate), the path along the hedge is no longer accessible, so you have to walk across the field to reach the next gate.Then the path leading to the Bethencourt farm is poorly maintained. There are two dovecotes to see on this route at the Bois-le-Borgne farm and the Bethencourt farm, and then the old Sigy abbey. Very beautiful landscapes.

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