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Nord-Pas-de-Calais walks
Around Cap Blanc-Nez
Visorando Member
7.56 mi
+758 ft
-778 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk with magnificent views of Wissant beach, Cap Gris Nez, Cap Blanc Nez and the English coastline.
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.
The Bay of the Canche from Camiers
4.09 mi
+285 ft
-285 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Camiers (Pas-de-Calais)
Easy hike in two loops, discovering the Baie de la Canche and its nature reserve, through dune woods with lovely views over the bay and Le Touquet in the first part, then through marshes and the bay, with access to the beach. Return through a wild cherry wood.
Cap Blanc-Nez and the heights of Sangatte
Tourist office
6.35 mi
+741 ft
-719 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Escalles (Pas-de-Calais)
An invigorating seaside walk to the heights of Sangatte, via the cliffs of Cap Blanc-Nez. A walk combining nature and culture, in a place that has been awarded the Grand Site de France label since 2011. Numerous relics of the Second World War bear witness to the past, amid breathtaking scenery.
Cap Blanc-Nez trail - Loop starting from Wissant
11.64 mi
+942 ft
-951 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Walk from Wissant, through fields and hamlets, to discover the coast and hinterland between Wissant and Cap Blanc-Nez. There are lovely views from the various hills along the way.
The Fontinettes boat lift
5.86 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Arques (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
The Sentier des Fontinettes invites you to discover the sometimes unexpected natural treasures of Arques: from the Étang de Beauséjour to the Étang de Malhôve, via the Rihoult Forest and the canal towpath, not forgetting the water sports centre and the boat lift.
Cap Gris Nez from Ambleteuse
12.13 mi
+420 ft
-423 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ambleteuse (Pas-de-Calais)
A loop from the old fort of Ambleteuse to Cap Gris Nez: go along the cliffs by the sea and return inland via the remains of blockhouses.
Fartz trail
2.86 mi
+95 ft
-115 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Wissant (Pas-de-Calais)
Located in a protected natural area, the Fartz trail, dotted with bird observatories, lets you discover all the flora and fauna of Wissant bay.
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.
Dunes of the Slack river at Wimereux
3.76 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Wimereux (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful walk taking you through several natural environments: dunes, forests, beaches and cliffs.
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).
The Crans loop at Cap Gris Nez
7.97 mi
+571 ft
-574 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Tardinghen (Pas-de-Calais)
Start on the country side, across a field with Cap Blanc Nez in the distance behind you and the English cliffs on your right, in fine weather. Halfway along, take a break on the beach. Return to the top of the cliffs, where you'll appreciate all the notches and the panoramic view of Cap Gris Nez.26/06/2023 The hike has been modified because the passage is forbidden by the hole at Quette and the crossing of the Châtelet stream cannot be made anymore via the dunes.
Ecou marsh “Marais d’Ecou” in Tilques
6.06 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Tilques (Pas-de-Calais)
Houses, each with its own dock and boat moored on the Lansberg. People fishing practically from their homes. Cottages, each more beautiful than the last. Little market gardeners' boats loaded with crates of vegetables heading off to who knows where.Truly, the passage along the Lansberg will delight you with its beauty.You'll find a tranquil, picturesque feel that's rare in the region.
La Voie du Sucre (Sugar Way)
6.92 mi
+177 ft
-180 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Mons-en-Pévèle (Nord)
Follow part of the old railroad line. Promenade du Préfet, Voie du Sucre from Mons-en-Pévèle.This new version takes into account suggestions made by users. Many thanks to them.
The Wavrans Valley
7.35 mi
+574 ft
-545 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Esquerdes (Pas-de-Calais)
The Wavrans-sur-l'Aa nature reserve consists of two hillsides separated by a dry valley, Mont Carrière and Montagne d'Elnes. The chalky slopes of the reserve are steep and unusual for the region. They were also "sculpted" by the bombs of the Second World War.
Around Muncq-Nieurlet
7.40 mi
+505 ft
-476 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Muncq-Nieurlet (Pas-de-Calais)
This trail takes you through a wooded landscape at the edge of the Artois hills, interspersed with canals and watergangs. The varied relief offers a unique panorama, a superb walk with a breathtaking view.
Around Phalempin and its forest
9.48 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Phalempin (Nord)
15 Km circuit in and around the Phalempin Forest. Start from the carpark opposite the Phalempin church.
Slag Heaps 83 and 94 - Fouquières marshes
5.57 mi
+308 ft
-308 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Harnes (Pas-de-Calais)
A route that takes you through the Fouquières marshes. You'll climb the wooded slag heap 83, offering a view of a mysterious artificial valley. You'll then head for slag heap 94 (staircase slag heap), passing the schlamm bins (storage of mining waste) and the Harnes fishing pond. Return along the path that runs alongside the Lens canal.
Between dunes and forest in Écault
6.24 mi
+344 ft
-325 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Condette (Pas-de-Calais)
A mix of surprising landscapes: a faux medieval castle, a forest of deciduous and coniferous trees, then you come out at the top of a dune overlooking the beach. Most of the walk is in the shade and there is a beach for picnics.
The Platier d'Oye Observatory
5.81 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Oye-Plage (Pas-de-Calais)
The trails are well-marked. All through the year, they're accessible, and this walk allows you to discover our beautiful northern beaches. Itinerary to be adapted, some areas may be off-limits, see notices .
Circuit of the Salamandre from Cousolre
AONB
5.92 mi
+463 ft
-453 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
A walk for those nostalgic for the little mountains, with their valleys, plateaus and streams spanned by old stone bridges. A walk for lovers of calm and nature. And as a gift for children, lots of animals: hens, roosters, ducks, buzzards, goats, sheep and, with a little patience, squirrels and roe deer in the woods... A visit to the Tower will bring a hint of culture.
Lac du Héron and Forest-sur-Marque
9.15 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Forest-sur-Marque (Nord)
Part of the GR®121B, east of Lac du Héron, hiking in the Val de Marque.Car park and starting point at the square, Place de l'Église, in Forest sur Marque.
The two woods and the Coqueline
12.29 mi
+679 ft
-692 ft
6h 15
Difficult
Departure from Aumerval (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant nature trail in dry weather, but becomes more challenging in wet weather: grassy sections (a good test for your shoes, deep ruts, muddy sections).
Warning: October 2024. While it's relatively easy to get through the ruts, the last part of the path out of the wood (before point 9) is in a terrible state. The path has been broken up by machinery and you can only pass along the sides, which are themselves very difficult. It's very slippery and sometimes you have to change sides, which is a real challenge. This used to be a signposted mountain bike trail, is it still?
Hamel and its marshes, a little Canada
6.81 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Hamel (Nord)
From Hamel, you can explore the marshes of the region - it's like a little Canada! You'll also discover man-made works such as the Église de l'Écluse, an unusual barge, the Canal du Nord with the Palluel lock and nature trails.
Walk through the Artois Heights
9.93 mi
+886 ft
-863 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Nielles-lès-Bléquin (Pas-de-Calais)
A winding route offering superb views of the Artois heights and the Bléquin valley.
Warwamme Wood
2.43 mi
+20 ft
-16 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Villeneuve-d'Ascq (Nord)
A short woodland hike in the heart of Wasquehal, to discover the Bois de Warwamme and the Château de la Fontaine (castle).
The Authie river, the ravine and the moor
11.18 mi
+827 ft
-801 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Nœux-lès-Auxi (Pas-de-Calais)
This nearly roadless route takes in the wild Ravin des Cavernes and the astonishing moorland of Nœux-lès-Auxi (le Rietz).
Le Rietz de Nœux is a protected nature reserve. In spring, it's home to the most beautiful orchids. Goes without saying, don't pick them!
This circuit takes up a large part of the "Sentier de l'Étoile" (Path of the Star), of which there are a few routes, but no description. What's more, there are very few markings. The gates are near the fence on the right.
Before tackling this route, I advise you to watch the 2 videos linked in Denis' commentary.
Canals and marshes around Paillencourt
8.30 mi
+112 ft
-115 ft
3h 55
Easy
Departure from Paillencourt (Nord)
What's in store: after a short kilometer of uphill northern cobblestones to warm up your calves, you'll plunge into the Thun l'Evèque marshland before following the Escaut and Sensée canals along the towpaths. Along the way, you're sure to come across green collars, moorhens, herons and cormorants, as well as barges and fishermen.
Standaert Straete - Mont des Récollets from Cassel
4.60 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
2h 30
Moderate
Departure from Cassel (Nord)
A walk that will allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Flanders as you descend north of Mont-Cassel.Admittedly, there are long stretches of tarmac, but these are not busy roads.
La Canteraine
9.52 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Houplin-Ancoisne (Nord)
Starting from the Parc Mozaïc car park, a 15 km walk along the farm tracks of the Marais de la Deule, between Emmerin, Noyelles-lès-Seclin and Ancoisne.
From Moringhem to Quelmes
11.18 mi
+449 ft
-436 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Moringhem (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant route, with the chance to enjoy a nice break at the lovely café in Quelmes.
Route amended in August 2026 to take Dominoe’s comments into account. I hope it will be better, but I haven’t been in the area for quite some time.
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.
The towpath of the Canal de la Deûle
7.65 mi
+20 ft
-20 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Don (Nord)
This walk brings you into close contact with the canal's barges and birds. As the towpath is almost completely tarmac, this walk is particularly enjoyable in winter, when the paths are too muddy and impassable.
Slag heap 115 (known as "Téléphérique" - “The Cable Car”)
3.61 mi
+112 ft
-131 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Libercourt (Pas-de-Calais)
The route begins in the forest, with birdwatching available from observation posts. Then the landscape becomes more undulous as you climb Slag heap 115 (viewpoint over the coalfield) and return via the miners' cottages.
Le Bois de Mont (short version)
6.15 mi
+512 ft
-505 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouvigny-Boyeffles (Pas-de-Calais)
Lots of paths, a beautiful crossing of the Bois (with decent tracks) and a beautiful view as you reach the plateau (but frequent fog in autumn).
2021: I've gone back to the original route, which is more pleasant.
Loop of Erquinghem-le-Sec
9.26 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Erquinghem-le-Sec (Nord)
Trail in the Weppes around Beaucamps-Ligny. The countryside near Lille Métropole.
An uphill battle
15.98 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,365 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Fauquembergues (Pas-de-Calais)
It's a route that will delight altitude enthusiasts (Carto exploreur and the Visorando app suggest it's as high as 500m). What's more, the views are stunning.
Route slightly modified in November 2019.
All trails are very good as of May 14, 2020 (even if some are very grassy).
The battle of Bouvines
12.43 mi
+75 ft
-102 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainghin-en-Mélantois (Nord)
A beautiful, varied and very natural route, especially the last 7 km.You can visit the church at Bouvines, with its stained-glass windows recounting the battle of the same name, the outcome of which contributed to the creation of France.
Discovering the Audomarois marshlands
4.26 mi
+7 ft
-10 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Clairmarais (Pas-de-Calais)
A walk that combines crossing the Clairmarais market garden marsh with the Romelaëre Nature Reserve.Lots of birdwatching: ash herons, coots, storks... And the star attraction of this walk: crossing the canals on the chain ferries, which will appeal to young and old alike!Please note: chain ferries and drawbridges only operate from March 15 to September 5.
The trail of the Cucq dunes
7.55 mi
+138 ft
-118 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cucq (Pas-de-Calais)
Come and take a stroll in the Stella dunes, a very fragile Natura 2000 listed natural environment, to be explored with respect. Most of this trail is covered in sand. You'll discover three types of dunes (embryo, white and grey), with lovely panoramic views from the top. You'll walk alongside the sea and discover Bois Joly. A very fine hike, albeit a little physically demanding.
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.
Around Fretin and Avelin
7.44 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
A walk that can be enjoyed in wet weather, with little mud and very quiet roads.As you leave Pont Thibault, you'll come to the cobblestones of the same name. They are used by the Paris-Roubaix cyclists in early April.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial
3.25 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
This site represents Canada's most impressive memorial to its citizens who fought and gave their lives in the First World War. A strategic high point, offering breathtaking views of the coalfield and Artois hills.
Along the Deûle canal between Wambrechies and Quesnoy-sur-Deûle
6.48 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Wambrechies (Nord)
An easy 10 Km round trip along both banks of the Deûle canal.
__⚠️ Work reported on the outward bank between points 1 and 4 on February 13, 2022.
Plan to make the return trip on the other bank while waiting for the work to be completed.__
Between marsh and pasture around Fretin
5.11 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Fretin (Nord)
A hike that begins by circling the Marais de Péronne, then moves on to the hamlet of Maresqueldes and ends at the Marais du Warlet. This loop offers diverse landscapes, between water (the Marque (stream), marsh, pond), and fields and pastures. It runs alongside two small roads, otherwise it's all on footpaths.On the program: observation of marsh birds, fish in a fishing pond and a variety of native wildlife.
Cross-border trail - Bachy Rumes Bachy
6.70 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
A walk between France and Belgium in the Pévèle and Hainaut plains. This trail crosses the path of Monique, a Resistance fighter who evacuated Allied pilots who had fallen during the war. It also gives an idea of the work of the customs officers who guarded this border and the tricks that smugglers could use to thwart their surveillance.
Loos trail via Wattignies and Emmerin
5.26 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Loos (Nord)
Just a stone's throw from Lille, an easy stroll through unspoilt countryside, passing through the Emmerin wellfields. The end is a little urban before entering the leisure and nature park.
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.
Canteraine - short version
7.35 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Noyelles-lès-Seclin (Nord)
This hike is passable even when the paths are muddy, as they are very grassy. We spend a very pleasant time between the plain, the canal and the woods...
A circular through the Bois de Noyelle and Bois de l'Infière woods in Val de Marque
4.76 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainghin-en-Mélantois (Nord)
A pleasant route from Sainghin-en-Mélantois, passing through Gruson and then Bouvines. Cross the Bois de Noyelle, go around the Bois de l'Infière and return via theGR® in Val de Marque.