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Nœux-les-Mines walks
From Nœux to the Bouvigny antenna
Visorando Member
12.72 mi
+574 ft
-581 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
The route is fairly straightforward overall (the area is well signposted).
This hike presents no difficulties other than its length and the condition of the paths when wet.
December 2024: I changed the end from (13). It is longer, but more pleasant.
Les deux terrils de Nœux-les-Mines
6.39 mi
+335 ft
-344 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
Semi-urban route. After a stroll through the fields, you pass by the two slag heaps of Nœux. This hike can be made difficult by bad weather, especially when descending the slag heap on ski trail no. 2, where the stairs are quite impressive. The ascent of slag heap no. 1 is not too difficult and the summit offers a panoramic view of the region. Only the end, in the town, may lack appeal, but the streets in this area are not very busy.
The Val de Loisne
6.82 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
A short route through the Nœux countryside. It crosses several marked trails and the paths are in good condition. It is a semi-urban route and therefore follows a few roads that may be busy.
Around Noeux-les-Mines
Association / Club / Walk leader
5.31 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Nœux-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike across fields will take you through the villages of Barlin and Houchin. On the way back, you will see the ski slope created in 1996 and built on a former slag heap.
In the4th century, Noeux was called Vitris. The village was destroyed by the Normans in 882. The main activities at that time were agriculture, milling, sugar refining and brewing.
Mining began in 1850. The last mine was closed in 1968.
Les boucles d'Hersin
7.97 mi
+174 ft
-197 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée sans difficulté, entre ville et campagne, sans oublier le terril.
Val de Loisne from Hersin-Coupigny
6.99 mi
+171 ft
-167 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike will allow you to discover another side of Hersin-Coupigny, passing through Nœux-les-Mines, Coron number 3 and the Ferme du Blanc-Mont, not to mention the Loisne and all the biodiversity in the surrounding area.
La Houchinel from Houchin
5.37 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike from Houchin will allow you to discover another side of the mining basin without much difficulty along beautiful trails.
A bit of history: the pit, 12 mining companies from Noeux-les-Mines. Mining began in 1939 and was halted in 1940 with the German occupation and never resumed.
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.
Le sentier du moulin depuis Labourse
6.35 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Labourse (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous fera passer par des étangs, monter sur un terril, passer par le Moulin de Beuvry et la Fosse n°6.
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.
The Houchin tour
5.51 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Houchin (Pas-de-Calais)
Short route on well-marked paths. Little tarmac, for a breath of fresh air.
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.
Et un, et deux, et trois terrils
8.28 mi
+259 ft
-249 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Verquin (Pas-de-Calais)
Of course, these aren’t the highest slag heaps in the region, but the two slag heaps at Verquin have remained very wild, and on the one at Labourse there’s enough space and paths to vary the route. This figure-of-eight route can easily be split into two circular loops of 6 to 8 km. It’s a fairly complicated route, which I’ve described in as much detail as possible. Nevertheless, I recommend using the app, particularly on the slag heaps: the one at Labourse has a large number of paths and you can easily alter the route.
Circuit "Les fossés" à Barlin
8.07 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Barlin (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre bois, plaine et étang. En partie ombragée.
The tour of the trinquettes in Hersin-Coupigny
1.96 mi
+148 ft
-148 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, very picturesque walk in the countryside south of Hersin-Coupigny. Amidst fields, meadows and gardens, you can admire the countryside of the mining basin.
From Hersin via Bracquencourt
7.49 mi
+420 ft
-427 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you along good paths through Verdrel, Bracquencourt and Barlin's Cité n°9, without any major difficulties.A bit of history: Coupigny gave its name to a large noble family from Artois. Its official name appeared in 1801.
The Hersin ponds
6.48 mi
+328 ft
-341 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This local hike will take you up to the heights of Coupigny, then past the Étangs des Claires Fontaines, the Corons Beclet and, of course, the slag heap. The hike is on good paths and offers beautiful biodiversity.
La hersinoise depuis Hersin-Coupigny
7.17 mi
+367 ft
-367 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
Un peu d'histoire. Coupigny provient d'une grande famille de noble de l'Artois, de Saint-Martin-en-Artois, et deviendras Hersin-Coupigny.
Une habitante de Hersin-Coupigny fut une rescapée du Titanic.
Le Val de Loisnes via Le Blanc-Mont
4.84 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike starting from Parc Germinal will take you along the old cavaliers (railway tracks from the mining era), passing through the hamlet of Blanc Mont. You will walk along the Loisnes before returning to Hersin to cross the public garden and the slag heap.
Le terril 52 à Bully-les-Mines
4.40 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Bully-les-Mines (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée, à faire en famille, entre ville et campagne, plus découverte du parcours du disc golf.
The upper reaches of Coupigny
4.94 mi
+223 ft
-246 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Hersin-Coupigny (Pas-de-Calais)
At the start, a short walk around the ponds is a must. The walk then descends towards Hersin, passing the town hall and its green walls. You then need to cross the park before reaching the Coron Béclet. After that, head back up towards the ponds. The route follows paths and a short stretch of tarmac.
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).
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.
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 Bellenville Marshes and the Préolan
6.12 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Beuvry (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Beuvry, will take you along the canals and then into the Bellenville Marshes. It passes through Petit Sailly before reaching Bas de Beuvry and Préolan. On the way back, you’ll walk alongside the canal, not forgetting to visit the observatory in the marshes where, with a bit of luck, you might spot some migratory birds.
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.
The Bois de Noulette
5.04 mi
+226 ft
-217 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk that takes you past some of Aix-Noulette’s little lanes and through the woods. This area is quite busy, especially on Sundays.
The footpaths of Aix-Noulette
4.02 mi
+194 ft
-187 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you on a tour of Aix-Noulette via the narrow paths (voyettes), then through the woods. Aix-Noulette was a front line during the First World War, defended by the 11th Infantry Brigade and the 24th and 28th Infantry Regiments.
Le tour d'Aix-Noulette par Marqueffles
5.04 mi
+335 ft
-305 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you through open countryside and woodland
En passant par Lorette (avec mes croquenots)
13.84 mi
+755 ft
-755 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
After a fairly gentle start on wide farm tracks, the walk becomes more challenging as you cross the Bois des Bruyères in Angres, where the paths are very wet.Next comes the climb up Lorette, ending with a double crossing of the equally damp Bois de Noulette.
ROUTE CHANGED IN SEPTEMBER 2025. However, as the trail between points 19 and 20 is very difficult in wet weather, I have noted the end of the old route, from point 15, in the practical information section.
Notre-Dame de Lorette National Cemetery circular from Aix-Noulette
8.39 mi
+604 ft
-587 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike takes you on the trail of the Great War, passing through Aix-Noulette and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. From 15 May 1915 onwards, numerous battles raged between French and German forces. There were many dead and wounded on both sides.
Artois hills and plains
17.17 mi
+1,109 ft
-1,096 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This route will delight you with its diversity of landscapes. Enjoy some panoramic views and the ancient abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi.
(19) See: practical information.
The woods around Notre-Dame de Lorette from Aix-Noulette
7.68 mi
+545 ft
-515 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from the community hall next to the town hall, alternates between town and woodland with a lovely climb and a descent that is well worth the detour but should be avoided after heavy rain.
Le château d'eau à Aix-Noulette
7.60 mi
+299 ft
-299 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée variée autour Aix-Noulette et au pied de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette.
La motte depuis Aix-Noulette
7.06 mi
+400 ft
-400 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Aix-Noulette (Pas-de-Calais)
Très jolie randonnée en passant par le site de Notre-Dame-de-Lorette et le Bois de Marqueffles.
The two Chartreuses in Fouquières-lès-Béthune
7.69 mi
+174 ft
-151 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.
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.
Circular walk through the woods of Parc d'Olhain from Verdrel.
4.76 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Fresnicourt-le-Dolmen (Pas-de-Calais)
A superb little walk to do in good weather. Ideal in hot weather, this walk offers both the comfort of the forest and beautiful views, as most of the path to Parc d'Olhain runs along the edge of the forest. Views and coolness, what a joy.