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Merville (Nord) walks
Merville, along the water
Visorando Member
2.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Merville (Nord) (Nord)
Here is a short walk that will take you along the Lawe and then through the flower-filled Les Près de la Ville park.
A circular route starting from Calonne-sur-la-Lys
11.97 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Calonne-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will allow you to explore the countryside north of Béthune and enjoy the canals via the towpaths.
Along the Lys at La Gorgue
2.61 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from La Gorgue (Nord)
Set off to explore the public gardens and the River Lys.
Magots Circular Loop
3.79 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from La Gorgue (Nord)
Walk starting from the Jean-Paul II Parish, around Les Magots.
Boucle de Lestrem par le Pont Riqueult
7.14 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Lestrem (Pas-de-Calais)
Discover the paths and small country roads starting from the hamlet of La Fosse. You will follow and cross the Lawe several times. You can admire magnificent willow trees, gigantic in the middle of their pastures. Several information panels on the history of the area line the route: Pont Riqueult, cemetery, park, village centre, along the Lawe, Pont de la Fosse. Take the time to read them.
Path from the château to Morbecque
4.97 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Morbecque (Nord)
Short walk in the Flamingue woods and along the Canal de la Nieppe.
Tannay path
3.65 mi
+3 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)
This tour will introduce you to three different settings: the Domaniale de Nieppe forest, the wooded countryside and the Lys river.
Tour of the 3 bell towers in the heart of Flanders
6.76 mi
+7 ft
-7 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Haverskerque (Nord)
The forest edge, the canal banks and the agricultural plain give the trail its contrasting moods. Keep your eyes peeled for birds in the undergrowth, insects on leaves and trees, and the mushrooms that grow here in late spring.
The Gorges Bleues trail in Mont-Bernanchon
5.42 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mont-Bernanchon (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, peaceful stroll along a grassy path beside the Canal d'Aire à la Bassée, taking you past the observation hut at the Mont-Bernanchon bird sanctuary. Stables and a short stretch through the forest.
This walk is marked in yellow from start to finish.
Les T'chiens starting from Robecq
4.99 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Robecq (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk that allows you to enjoy the village’s green surroundings. Walkers will discover a variety of paths during their stroll, including the Busnes stream and a wealth of diverse landscapes, rich in flora and fauna. This walk can be found on Randofiche 48, published by the FFRP and the CABBALR.
Countryside path along the Lys
6.06 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Sailly-sur-la-Lys (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will introduce you to the countryside around Sailly and the tranquility of the river Lys.
The Lowlands between Vendin and Gonnehem
7.21 mi
+30 ft
-33 ft
3h 20
Easy
Departure from Vendin-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, unpretentious route with no significant elevation gain in the Béthune countryside. A mix of footpaths, farm tracks and small roads to keep you going for a good half-day.
La catorive à Béthune
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.21 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez découvrir Béthune avec ses anciens canaux, au départ, puis son port de plaisance, sans oublier le centre ville avec son beffroi.
Les Chantiers in Beuvry
5.02 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful walk along the banks of the Canal d'Aire in La Bassée. An invitation to stroll through remarkable landscapes such as the Marais de l'Avoué and the Prévôté de Gorre. The British military cemetery in Gorre is a reminder of the Great War.
Alternative route from Annezin
5.07 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Annezin (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Annezin will let you discover the charms of an urban walk, sometimes on good paths, sometimes on tarmac. You’ll follow in the footsteps of the old canal, which no longer exists today.
Tour of the marshes at Beuvry
7.98 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk through ponds, canals and marshes, where you'll be surrounded by water in the commune of Beuvry.
Discovering Beuvry, via the back roads
7.02 mi
+85 ft
-72 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
Discover Beuvry’s hidden gems, from canals to parks and green spaces.
The Two Rivers Trail in Fouquières-lès-Béthune
5.18 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
The two rivers trail from Fouquières-lès-Béthune to Fouquereuil takes you along the Blanche to the Annezin marsh, then along the Lawe before walking above the water under a railway line!
This route will take you to the Fouquereuil storage slag heap (the Terril de la Cuisse Maraune) where you can enjoy a superb 360° panorama from the top. The return journey is through the fields.
Towpath at Beuvry
3.19 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk along the banks of the Beuvry Canal.
Surrounded by towpaths on either side, the 3-km-long Beuvry Canal is a remnant of a former industrial waterway. Many people enjoy the peace and quiet and the scenery along its banks.
The two Chartreuses in Fouquières-lès-Béthune
7.65 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Fouquières-lès-Béthune (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée sans difficulté. Elle vous fait découvrir des chartreuses dans la campagne et les bois environnants.
From Beuvry to Noyelles via Bellenville and Moulin Buret
12.15 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
Route in an urban area, mainly on paths. It allows you to discover and cross the Domaine de Bellenville, the Terril and the Labourse ponds, as well as the impressive Moulin du Ballon (or Moulin Buret).
Take an unusual route up between Mont Noir and Mont Rouge
7.95 mi
+758 ft
-761 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)
This hike crosses Flanders on both sides of the French-Belgian border via tiny paths. And, to gain a little more height, you can try out an unusual means of transport that has been connecting Mont Noir and Mont Rouge since 1958!This hike is accessible to everyone, young and old alike, with a slight incline to warm up your calves!
Mont Noir trail
6.56 mi
+384 ft
-384 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jans-Cappel (Nord)
A bucolic tour through the wild hyacinths and wild garlic blooming in late April and early May.
Discover the Mont Noir and Flanders (Saint-Jans-Cappel, view of Mont des Cats and Bailleul) through undergrowth, forest paths and small roads.
Circular route between Fouquereuil and Bruay
13.14 mi
+495 ft
-499 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Fouquereuil (Pas-de-Calais)
Long route through the urban area. Follow the Lawe and then the Brette to reach the Miner's Monument in Bruay. To return, head to Cité 4 in Bruay before reaching the Bois des Dames by following the PR® du Bois des Dames. Crossing the woods takes you to the slag heap before leading you to Emmaüs. From there, the return journey is via the Bois de la Sablière. There are many paths and "bus lanes" for a route that is passable even in wet weather.
Two woods, a slag heap and a charterhouse to digest it all
14.94 mi
+738 ft
-735 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Labeuvrière (Pas-de-Calais)
Up to the entrance to the Bois des Dames, the route is much the same as this hike (there aren't many options in the Bois de Roquelaure), but I took other paths to cross the Bois des Dames. The end of the route passes behind Emmaüs before reaching the Chartreuse des Dames and joining the Bois des Sablières.It's long, winding, almost entirely unpaved and with a significant elevation gain. Very difficult in wet weather.The use ofthe Visorando app is strongly recommended.
From one woodland to another, starting from Labeuvrière and passing by slag heap no. 12
11.18 mi
+640 ft
-614 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Labeuvrière (Pas-de-Calais)
The route takes you through the two woods of Lapugnoy: Roquelaure, with its easy paths, followed by the Bois des Dames, where the trails can be very wet. I’ve tried to stick to the lesser-known paths, particularly in the Bois des Dames, which makes for a route that’s quite difficult to follow. I recommend using the Visorando app. Note: on OpenStreetMap, the paths are clearly marked.
The slag heap is very beautiful in spring when it’s covered in flax.
Mont des Cats - Around the Monastery
6.90 mi
+705 ft
-676 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Berthen (Nord)
This walk will take you around the Mont des Cats along paths and back roads. It will reveal its viewpoints, its chapels, its heritage and its gentle slopes.
Les marais depuis Cuinchy
7.64 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cuinchy (Pas-de-Calais)
Entre canaux et marais de Cuinchy à Beuvry, on prend le temps de flâner sur le thème de la biodiversité.
Around Mont des Cats (Katts Walk)
3.03 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
Walk around the Mont des Cats monastery. Peaceful, natural surroundings and panoramic views guaranteed.
The Three Mountains of Flanders
12.77 mi
+1,152 ft
-1,161 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Berthen (Nord)
These three mountains watch over Bailleul, the capital of Flanders between Lille and Dunkirk: Mont des Cats, Mont de Boeschepe and Mont Noir, plus Mont Kokereel. From the top of these small hills (180m), you can enjoy views over the surrounding area.
The route offers several points of interest, including Marguerite Yourcenar's house on Mont Noir, the Boschepe mill in the village of the same name, and Mont des Cats and its abbey of Cistercian monks, founded in 1826.
Val de Clarence and Bois de Roquelaure
13.96 mi
+646 ft
-640 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)
A patchwork of the various marked trails in the area for a long stroll, ending at the Bois de Roquelaure. It is a highly urbanised area, but you still feel as though you are in the countryside.
Woods, footpaths and mining heritage around Lapugnoy
13.71 mi
+505 ft
-509 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Lapugnoy (Pas-de-Calais)
Long route through the Bois de Roquelaure, the Poulouches d'Allouagne and the Vallée Carreau d'Auchel. Return via Lozinghem and Mont Éventé before finishing at the Terril de Lapugnoy and a beautiful path on the edge of the Bois des Dames.Relatively little tarmac (but we are still in an urban area), but in wet weather, some paths can become difficult.
Le Chemin des Voyettes Poulouches
3.02 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Allouagne (Pas-de-Calais)
The Chemin des Voyettes Poulouches, which you will take, will lead you from one voyette (small lane) to another and allow you to discover or rediscover our village.
Et un, et deux, et trois terrils
8.22 mi
+259 ft
-249 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
Bien sûr, ce ne sont pas les plus hauts terrils de la région, mais les deux terrils de Verquin sont restés très sauvages et, sur celui de Labourse, il y a assez d'espace et de sentiers pour varier l'itinéraire. Ce parcours en 8 peut facilement être scindé en deux boucles de 6 à 8 km. C'est un parcours assez compliqué que j'ai détaillé au maximum. Néanmoins, je recommande d'utiliser l'application surtout sur les terrils : celui de Labourse possède un grand nombre de sentiers et on peut facilement modifier le parcours.
Voyettes and paths of the Béthunois
6.19 mi
+141 ft
-141 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
A short country walk in the middle of the Béthune-Nœux-Bruay conurbation.
Passing by the Beuvry mill
5.18 mi
+23 ft
-23 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Labourse takes you through Parc de la Loisne and past the Beuvry mill, all along good paths and with a touch of town life and a bit of history. In 2008, following archaeological excavations, two sites dating from the Iron Age and the Gallo-Roman period were uncovered.
Loisne Park via Verquigneul
5.04 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
This beautiful walk, starting from Labourse, takes you through Leo Lagrange Park. Then a short detour through Verquigneul, before reaching Loisne Park and the slag heap, all along good paths and tracks.
Mont des Cats and the Helleketelbos Nature Reserve
15.89 mi
+719 ft
-738 ft
7h 55
Difficult
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
After passing through Mont des Cats, you head back down to Boeschepe before a short detour into Belgium near Poperinge. As a bonus, there’s a ‘short’ circular route through the Helleketelbos nature reserve – just for the fun of getting your boots muddy.
Let’s wander around the mountain
17.41 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,404 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Godewaersvelde (Nord)
A very long route on and around Mont des Cats, allowing you to explore its southern section. I’ve tried to take as many paths as possible, resulting in a very winding route (hence the name of the walk). Take care on the small roads where visibility isn’t always very good.
The Ravensberg hill in the Bailleul countryside
6.22 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Ravensberg in the Bailleul countryside. Pass by the Wijngaard Koudekot vineyard, which produces white, rosé and red wines.
Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg
9.31 mi
+774 ft
-804 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Start and finish at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, Lettenberg and Kemmelberg.
Pass along the Monteberg vineyard and through the woods of the Kemmelberg provincial estate.
Waiter, a 3 Monts, please!
14.95 mi
+1,319 ft
-1,325 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A patchwork of different routes in the area for a long hike that will delight your thighs.As for the mountains, like the Musketeers, there are four (or even five, I forgot the Baneberg near the mill), as you climb Mont Noir twice.In short, a nice climb in the Flat Country on numerous paths and a few small, quiet roads.
It's a demanding route, because even between the mountains, there are plenty of small hills. But, as is often the case in Belgium, the trails are well maintained and constantly being improved.
Walk to Kemmel
8.11 mi
+712 ft
-712 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Short route on beautiful, well-maintained Belgian trails with good signage.Simple signposting: there are posts with numbers and an arrow indicating the number you want to go to (not easy to explain but obvious when you're there).
In wet weather, some areas may be soggy or even very muddy.
The Kemmel countryside from Dranouter
9.33 mi
+820 ft
-791 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car park of the church in Dranouter via Monteberg, the countryside of Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the vineyards of Monteberg, Kemmel and Loker. Passing by the French ossuary of the 1914-1918 war in Kemmel.
From Burbure to the Bois de Saint-Pierre
10.93 mi
+548 ft
-548 ft
5h 30
Difficult
Departure from Burbure (Pas-de-Calais)
There are very few roads on this fairly standard route, as it follows sections of marked trails. Quite hilly, it crosses the Terril de Burbure, the Bois de Saint-Pierre and follows part of the Scyrendale.
The plain around Mont de Boeschepe
8.42 mi
+531 ft
-538 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Boeschepe (Nord)
Starting from the typical Auberge du Vermont, a route through the plains of Flanders at the foot of Mont des Cats and its monastery. Pass by the Moulin de l'Ingratitude and the Vierpot estaminet. Pass through the Boeschepe and Kokereel hills. View of Belgium, Bailleul.
La Buissière - Ourton loop following the Biette, then the Lawe
13.84 mi
+535 ft
-512 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a long walk in an urban area, but 90% of it is on paths. Start at the old bridge and its steps, then follow the Biette (a beautiful footbridge restored last year) to Ourton. Next, climb back up (unfortunately on the road) before descending to Beugin. Follow another bridge to the Divion Viaduct. There, a slightly tricky descent takes you back to the banks of the Lawe. Follow it first on the left bank, then on the right bank before following the bus route. And to finish in style, the Bois de la Volville, with a nice climb at the end.
Between woods and mining riders in Bruay-la-Buissière
8.15 mi
+243 ft
-233 ft
1 hr
Moderate
Departure from Bruay-la-Buissière (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular hike offers a superb hike that combines mining history, nature and redevelopment. You will take an old mining railway line (a former railway line used to transport coal) that crosses the Bois des Dames to take you to the Chartreuse des Dames in Gosnay.
Mont Rouge, route courte
4.37 mi
+525 ft
-551 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
This is a more family-friendly version of my two other hikes on Mont Rouge. It's short but with a good elevation gain. Half of the route is in the countryside and half in the woods, with a minimum of tarmac. Enough to keep you busy for half a day while getting plenty of fresh air!
Discovering the Lettenberg
13.66 mi
+1,178 ft
-1,184 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A long stretch along the slopes of Mont Kemmel to discover the Lettenberg, a small hill near Kemmel (perhaps the result of the union between Mont Rouge and Mont Kemmel?). The rest of the route is fairly standard, but passes through areas that are often very damp. And as always in this area, the elevation gain is quite significant. Avoid this walk in early August, during the Dranouter Festival.
The Mont Rouge and the Douve valley circular starting from Loker
9.42 mi
+673 ft
-673 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car park of Loker church via the Westouter countryside. Crossing the Hellegatbos woods with a passage through the Hell Hole of Mont Rouge. Passing near the Baneberg mill in Westouter. Crossing the Douve valley, which forms the border between France and Belgium. Passing into France through the Mont Noir countryside in Saint Jans Cappel and the vineyards of Dranouter.
Loker via Saint Jans Cappel, Mont Noir, Douve valley and Mont Rouge
9.37 mi
+712 ft
-702 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Departure and arrival at the car park of Loker Church via the countryside of Saint Jans Cappel and the Marguerite Yourcenar Nature Reserve at Mont Noir. Pass through the Douve Valley, which forms the border with France, and along Mont Rouge.
The Red and the Black
10.86 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,270 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
Return to Mont Rouge, passing through the Bois du Mont Noir. Enjoy a beautiful stroll through the woods, ending with a superb (and challenging) staircase.
Be careful, as soon as it gets a little wet, the paths become very difficult and you can sometimes find yourself with mud up to your mid-shoes. This was the case this morning (19 November 2021).
The source of the Peene at Sainte-Marie-Cappel
6.32 mi
+75 ft
-75 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Marie-Cappel (Nord)
A route through the fields following the course of the Peene’s sources, starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, with Mont Cassel and Mont des Récollets as a backdrop. Passing by one of the two documented sources of the Peene or Peene Becque.
Cassel and Oxelaëre from Sainte-Marie-Cappel
7.62 mi
+604 ft
-594 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Marie-Cappel (Nord)
Circular starting from Sainte-Marie-Cappel, passing through Cassel and Oxelaëre.
Scherpenberg and Rodeberg, mid-season route
12.23 mi
+906 ft
-902 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
When the weather becomes a little wetter, you can still hike on Mont Rouge.
This route alternates between small roads (with little traffic), paths and forest trails, which makes it a little less strenuous.
It is a winding route, so the app is very useful.
There is quite a bit of elevation gain and, in wet weather, the trails are quite slippery. The walk is therefore quite tiring (equivalent to a 25 km route).
Roller coaster and maze on the Monts de Flandre
13.66 mi
+1,427 ft
-1,417 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
This is a route on which I had fun concentrating as many difficulties as possible (more than 400 m of elevation gain). This gives it a somewhat labyrinthine feel, but it allows you to avoid tarmac as much as possible. So you walk from peak to peak on well-marked, clean paths. The use ofthe Visorando app is highly recommended, even though the numbering system is very practical.
Around and on Mont Rouge
10.03 mi
+787 ft
-814 ft
5h 20
Difficult
Departure from Heuvelland (Flandre-Occidentale)
A long, slightly winding route to enjoy the beautiful Belgian trails, which are well maintained and clearly marked.
Simple signposting: there are posts with numbers and an arrow indicating the number you want to go to (not easy to explain but obvious when you're there).
Difficult route, even very difficult in wet weather.