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Les Droites Pierres via Mont-Saint-Éloi
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.99 mi
+295 ft
-289 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Éloi (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starts in Écoivres, a hamlet in Mont-Saint-Éloi, and takes you through the surrounding villages. Don't forget to visit the Droites Pierres (Straight Stones), or Pierres du Diable (Devil's Stones) according to legend, and climb up to the old abbey.
Les deux abbayes depuis Mont-Saint-Éloi
7.56 mi
+167 ft
-180 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mont-Saint-Éloi (Pas-de-Calais)
De la plaine de l'Artois au marais de Maroeuil par la traversée du bois, cette randonnée vous fera prendre un bol d'air.
Écoivres via the Bois de Marœuil
4.50 mi
+213 ft
-210 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Marœuil (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike, starting from the Bois de Marœuil, will take you to the hamlet of Bray et Écoivres, along very good paths and through the Franco-British cemetery. The return journey is via the Bois de Marœuil.
Le Bois de Bray et les marais
6.44 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Marœuil (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous mèneras à travers bois et marais en passant par les village et hameau de Bray, Étrun et Maroeuil.
Discover the splendours of Mont Saint-Éloi, Écoivres & Acq
Visorando Member
5.63 mi
+236 ft
-243 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Acq (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk is loosely based on the "Sentier des Pierres du Diable" (Devil's Stone Trail), but allows you to discover, alongside the famous Devil's Stones, the magnificent Mont-Éloi Abbey, the Écoivres war cemetery, the churches of Écoivres, Acq and Mont Saint-Éloi, and the Acq mill.
La vallée de la Scarpe depuis Acq
6.85 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Acq (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous emmène dans la plaine de l'Artois et la vallée de la Scarpe.
The Chartiaux from Villers-au-Bois
6.71 mi
+200 ft
-203 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk through the Bois de la Loterie and Bois d’Ecoivres. Ascent of Mont Saint-Éloi, returning via the Artois countryside.
Around the village of Villers-au-Bois
6.65 mi
+213 ft
-233 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will take you through woods and plains, passing through the Bois Poret. You will then pass the British cemetery and the old train station before crossing the Bois des Baudets. Here you may encounter some beautiful wildlife.
The donkeys
7.64 mi
+266 ft
-269 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will introduce you to this charming village in Artois and its surroundings. Following good paths across the plains and through the woods, you will reach the entrance to Mont Saint-Éloi, with a view of the old abbey.
Au Nord-Ouest de Villers-au-Bois
6.37 mi
+190 ft
-213 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Villers-au-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
This is a short route with little elevation gain, mainly on paths and trails.A big advantage in hot weather is that the start is in the open, but the end of the route is very shady.
Claudine’s walk from Carency
4.47 mi
+276 ft
-262 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the old Carency railway station, will take you through the surrounding countryside along good paths, with views of Notre-Dame de Lorette and Mont Saint-Éloi, not to mention the Anneau de la Mémoire.
From Carency to Mont-Saint-Éloi via the Bois Poret
13.80 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
A fairly standard route around Mont-Saint-Éloi (the area is very well signposted), but with three less-travelled sections leading to Villers-au-Bois
It’s a bit winding (’not very logical’, as one of my friends always says), but it allows you to take a few less-travelled paths.
Les deux gares depuis Carency
6.83 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk takes you through the countryside around Carency and Villers-au-Bois, and along the old narrow-gauge railway line (the railway line linking Lens to Frévent).
After the Battle of the Somme
7.32 mi
+253 ft
-230 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy route offering fine views of the memorial sites of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War: Lorette, Mont-Saint-Éloi, Vimy and the ruined church at Ablain.
The Carency rollercoaster
4.99 mi
+177 ft
-167 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Carency, is not particularly difficult and will take you through Villers-au-Bois, between the plain and the woods. Carency was a seigneury until around 1620, then became a barony until 1665, before becoming a marquisate.
Les dorés musis depuis Carency
6.67 mi
+289 ft
-272 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
De Carency à Ablain-Saint-Nazaire en passant dans la plaine et les bords de la Souchez, avec quelques beaux raidillons
Boucle par Ablain-Saint-Nazaire depuis Carency
6.66 mi
+289 ft
-262 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée avec vue sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Mont Saint-Éloi
Du Bois l'Abbé au Bois de Piéton depuis Carency
7.58 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée en forme de huit vous verra passer sur de très bons chemins en passant sous le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et en lisière du Bois l'Abbé.
Along the young Scarpe from Frévin-Capelle to Aubigny-en-Artois
5.12 mi
+92 ft
-85 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Frévin-Capelle (Pas-de-Calais)
During this walk of just over 8 km, you’ll walk in the shade alongside the Scarpe, which is still narrow here, and pass through three pretty villages with their white-stone farms and churches. You’ll also find a local pub, La Belle Époque, open every lunchtime except Tuesdays, opposite the town hall in Frévin-Capelle.
Autour du bois d'Habarcq
7.27 mi
+190 ft
-213 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Haute-Avesnes (Pas-de-Calais)
Du porche majestueux de l'ancienne ferme principale de la commanderie des templiers jusqu'à l'église de Hermaville au clocher-tour imposant, édifiée en 1782 et classée "monument historique", une randonnée à travers champs, bosquets et bois sur des chemins en bon état. Cette randonnée emprunte par endroit la randonnée "Sentier des Templiers" éditée par l'Office du Tourisme des"Campagnes de l'Artois".
Les guernoules depuis Camblain-l'Abbé
6.99 mi
+246 ft
-243 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Circuit agréable pour découvrir les villages de l'Artois
La petite renarde à Camblain-l'Abbé
4.93 mi
+217 ft
-207 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Agréable randonnée qui vous amène dans les bois de Camblain-l'Abbé et Villers-au-Bois avec des passage en plaine où vous pouvez rencontrer la faune sauvage.
Les quatre vents à Camblain-l'Abbé
7.00 mi
+197 ft
-167 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous amènera dans la plaine de l'Artois en passant par les villages de Maisnil et Cambligneul.
La Renarde à Camblain-l'Abbé
7.34 mi
+335 ft
-331 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Camblain-l'Abbé (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée dans l'Artois autour de Villers-au-Bois. Elle vous fera découvrir notre belle région.
Le Pont de Gy depuis Duisans
6.91 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Duisans (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée, sans difficulté, entre campagne, marais et rivières.
The Healer
9.06 mi
+331 ft
-354 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A green route around Ablain Saint-Nazaire, joining Gouy-Servins and stopping on the way back at the tomb of Arsène Lemaire "La Guérisseuse" (The Healer).
Le Moulin Topart depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
5.00 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely walk around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, passing by the Topart Mill
Route of Childhood Dreams from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
5.84 mi
+495 ft
-512 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk was created for the Rêve d'Enfants charity. Starting from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, you will follow the River Souchez before climbing up to Notre-Dame de Lorette, then descending to Aix-Noulette before tackling the climb up the Route du Roi d'Angleterre. You will then pass beneath the Anneau de la Mémoire before descending back to Ablain, following the Souchez.
Par monts et par vaux depuis Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
8.34 mi
+784 ft
-784 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée très vallonnée avec la montée de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette deux fois, plus quelques raidillons sur le parcours
La Rouge Croix from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
8.38 mi
+492 ft
-469 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will take you through Carency, Mont-Saint-Éloi and its ancient abbey on good paths.A bit of history: in 1727, an oratory dedicated to Notre-Dame-de-Lorette was built on Mont Coquaine, which has now become a necropolis with the Anneau de la Mémoire (Ring of Remembrance).
Saint-Nazaire Path
3.88 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 00
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk along the Saint-Nazaire, through the wooded hills of Artois and the Lorette War Memorial (1914-1918).
Boutzeu boutzou from Souchez
4.89 mi
+220 ft
-190 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A short hike for the whole family. Starting from the old station, you will walk to Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, passing in front of the old church and along the Souchez. This hike can be enjoyed in all seasons.
Marc’s walk to Souchez
4.54 mi
+266 ft
-295 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk takes you in the footsteps of the Great War. At the start, do make sure to visit the memorial dedicated to the Barbot Division and its general, who died for France on 10 May 1915. He is buried in Lorette alongside an ordinary soldier, the ‘stone cross’, the remains of which can be found next to the Crédit Agricole branch in Souchez.
Les talus depuis Souchez
6.01 mi
+338 ft
-341 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous verra découvrir les alentours de Souchez
At the foot of Pinchonvalles
7.99 mi
+502 ft
-518 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk starting from the Souchez Pyramid, heading towards Angres and its Bois des Bruyères, a haven of peace and tranquillity.
Circular around Souchez
7.96 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This local hike starting from La Pyramide will take you around Souchez along good paths. You will walk along the Souchez river and then climb up to the site of Notre-Dame de Lorette before returning to the village via Parc Cassin.
Open-air café and supposed to be from Souchez
7.08 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A hilly walk that circles the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette site, passing through Aix-Noulette and Ablain-Saint-Nazaire, with some very beautiful views.
The Vimy Woods
7.36 mi
+322 ft
-341 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Hike through plains and woods, passing by the Canadian Memorial, which you can visit, as well as the museum and the trenches (by reservation).
La randonnée de Jean-Michel vers Souchez
6.41 mi
+571 ft
-568 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Petite randonnée autour de Souchez avec des passages le long de la rivière et des vues sur Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial, starting from Souchez
8.49 mi
+246 ft
-262 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Starting from Place de Souchez, you’ll reach the Canadian memorial.
The Battle of Vimy took place in April 1917.
From the start of the war, the Germans held the heights of Vimy and the entire mining basin.
After numerous unsuccessful attempts by the French and British to recapture these positions, it was the Canadians who drove them back, at the cost of 11,000 dead in their ranks.
The Vimy Ridge, starting from Souchez
5.47 mi
+469 ft
-443 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular route, steeped in history, invites you to discover a historic site paying tribute to the 11,000Canadian soldiers who died during the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. You’ll skirt the Vimy State Forest, where you’ll see the landscape scarred by shelling. The Canadian Vimy Memorial also offers a breathtaking view of the mining basin and the Artois hills
The Souchez embankment circular loop
5.12 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This easy circular route takes you on a discovery of the Carency valley and the commune of Souchez.You will appreciate the role of the embankments, which are essential for agriculture, and admire several buildings that were rebuilt identically after the village of Souchez was completely destroyed during the First World War.
Calm after the storm
16.00 mi
+837 ft
-810 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route through this countryside that has seen so much suffering.I’ve put together a route using the many signposted trails that criss-cross the area and linked them up with a few lesser-known paths.A long walk with very little flat ground and two steep climbs towards the end. The paths can be difficult in bad weather.
Set foot on the battlefields of Artois
8.74 mi
+538 ft
-545 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
During this walk, you'll enter a beautiful region that was devastated by the 1st World War. More than 180,000 people lost their lives during the Battle of Artois, which began in May-June 1915. This walk starts at the edge of a cemetery where 44,000 soldiers of all origins are buried. Many more are, and will remain, buried forever beneath the beautiful landscapes you're about to cross.
Circular route around Ablain-Saint-Nazaire
5.96 mi
+453 ft
-427 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
The starting point is the Notre-Dame de Lorette Memorial, built here to pay tribute to the martyrs of the First World War.
You will pass through the beautiful villages of Ablain-Saint-Nazaire and Carency.
In fine weather, you’ll enjoy some panoramic views.
Allow a good two hours walking at a normal pace without stopping.
We hope you enjoy a lovely walk through our beautiful Artois hills.
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