Circular walk around Fond Saint-Martin

An easy, short walk, suitable for children aged 6 and over or as a gentle stroll, through the woodland around Fond Saint-Martin in Rombas.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.24 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 358 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 361 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 984 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 686 ft
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ City: Rombas (57120)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 49.240648° / E 6.078102°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3312E
  • Hour-by-hour weather

Description of the walk

Park in the Fond Saint-Martin car park near Rombas Stadium.

(S/E) Start heading south-west, follow the lake, then pass under the power line and leave the path on your right to reach the junction with a second path.

(1) Continue to the left, staying on an almost flat path to reach another Fork in the road.

(2) Take care here: the descent to the stream bed and the climb back up can be slippery. Take the path leading down to the left. Follow the stream northwards to the small bridge.

(3) Cross the stream via this simple little bridge, which is made of pallets. Begin a steep climb, then continue on almost level ground through Fond Saint-Martin. Reach the junction where several paths meet.

(4) Take the narrow path descending steeply to the left to return to the Fond Saint-Martin car park near the Rombas stadium (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 692 ft - Fond Saint-Martin car park near the stadium
  2. 1 : mi 0.53 - alt. 902 ft - Crossroads in the woods
  3. 2 : mi 1.04 - alt. 984 ft - Fork in the road: turn back
  4. 3 : mi 1.23 - alt. 869 ft - Crossing over a small bridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.05 - alt. 810 ft - Junction leading back to the start
  6. S/E : mi 2.24 - alt. 692 ft - Fond Saint-Martin car park near the stadium

Notes

General comments on this walk:
- Few difficulties: two fairly steep climbs, and a stream crossing via a small, rudimentary bridge,
- The route passes through part of the Rombas arboretum,
- The route takes in the leisure facilities at Fond Saint-Martin,
- The paths are partly rocky and can be tackled in light walking shoes or trail running trainers; the slopes in the woodland can be slippery in wet weather,
- The route passes close to wild garlic patches in season.
- A walk through the woodland around Fond Saint-Martin.
- You may encounter horses and cyclists.

Worth a visit

The walk starts by following a trail through the Rombas Arboretum, which features information boards identifying the trees.
Children’s play area at Fond Saint-Martin. Refreshment kiosk open in summer and at weekends. Picnic tables.
Equestrian centre nearby

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
Fabienne-
Fabienne-

I wanted to go for a walk in the St Martin area, but unfortunately it’s incredibly noisy. The music’s blaring at full volume with all that 70s and 80s rubbish – Joe Dassin, Frédéric François, and so on and so forth… It’s a total turn-off when you’re trying to enjoy a peaceful walk. I don’t know if these events take place every day or just on Sundays… It’s a shame, as it’s a lovely spot, but the noise is simply impossible to avoid, even if you head deep into the forest. I only lasted 30 minutes.

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Cyrille58&Andrée56
Cyrille58&Andrée56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The end of the route is very steep, with deep ruts carved out by forestry machinery. A pleasant route

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nolive73
nolive73

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through the woods of Rombas, which are well worth a detour.
Be careful: the crossing over the stream just before (3), via some planks, isn’t easy to spot; you can easily miss it if you’re not paying attention. But you can quickly retrace your steps just after that by turning right onto the path – you’ll only lose a few minutes...

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