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Les bords de la Scarpe depuis Saint-Laurent-Blangy
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.62 mi
+43 ft
-39 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-Blangy (Pas-de-Calais)
Superbe randonnée entre rivière et marais et leur biodiversité
Arras and its monuments
6.57 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Arras (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will introduce you to Arras, starting along the Scarpe river. You will then continue through the town and admire its monuments, from the citadel to the execution wall, the belfry and the main square.
Chemin du Marasquay à Athies
8.19 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Athies (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez découvrir les village de Fampoux, Feuchy et Athies en passant par les bois, étangs et marais.
Mont Saint-Vaast from Sainte-Catherine
7.53 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you around Sainte-Catherine and its surroundings via Mont Saint-Vaast.
Between wide meadows and a footbridge near Arras
Visorando Member4.42 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, semi-urban and leafy walk that will take you across the new footbridge between Arras and Saint-Nicolas.
Mont Saint-Vaast via the water tower
7.67 mi
+230 ft
-207 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sainte-Catherine (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Sainte-Catherine, will take you to Mont Saint-Vaast via the Chemin des Filatiers, not far from the Fontaine des Trois Louches, and extends into the neighbouring communes.
Au fil du Crinchon depuis Arras
7.72 mi
+138 ft
-138 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Arras (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette belle randonnée vous entrainera à la citadelle avant de vous inviter à traverser la plaine d'Arras. Au retour vous longerez le Crinchon.
Les trois clochers depuis Achicourt
7.12 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Achicourt (Pas-de-Calais)
Belle randonnée entre la plaine de l'arrageois et le long du Crinchon avec ses trois clochers achicourt wailly et agny
La palis à Dainville
7.49 mi
+197 ft
-210 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Dainville (Pas-de-Calais)
Venez découvrir Dainville et ses voyettes (petits passages entre les maisons) et sentiers battus, ainsi que la Ferme Saint-Jean.
Fampoux from top to bottom
5.39 mi
+135 ft
-135 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Fampoux (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk around Fampoux, best done when the sun isn’t too strong!
The twenty-foot ditch from Bailleul-Sir-Berthoult
8.04 mi
+148 ft
-151 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bailleul-Sir-Berthoult (Pas-de-Calais)
This flat hike will take you from Bailleul-sir-Berthout to the villages of Gavrelle and Oppy, along good paths.
Bailleul was completely destroyed during the First World War.
In 1833, Minister Guizot passed a law requiring all municipalities to have a school.
Bois de Berthonval depuis Thélus
7.26 mi
+312 ft
-295 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
À la decouverte des villages de Thélus et Farbus, en passant par le Bois de Berthonval.
Woods and trenches between Thélus and Vimy
7.66 mi
+318 ft
-331 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
Very few roads on this rural route, which becomes quite difficult in wet weather. Although the elevation gain does not seem significant, the Sentier de la Vignette, on the northern edge of Vimy Wood, is very hilly, with steep slopes that will give your calves a good workout. It is, of course, possible to go down into the trenches and wander a little through this labyrinth.
Discover the villages of Thélus, Willerval and Farbus
8.25 mi
+197 ft
-180 ft
4h 00
Easy
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
You will discover the villages of Thélus, Willerval, and Farbus. These three villages are less than 10 km from Vimy and its Canadian First World War memorial, which is well worth a visit to complement this hike.
La plaine au Nord d'Arras et le Bois de Vimy
14.48 mi
+663 ft
-673 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Thélus (Pas-de-Calais)
A countryside walk near the town of Arras.Plenty of paths and small roads that are not really suitable for vehicles.
To spice up the route a little, I’ve added a section of the Vignette trail (going in the opposite direction, so there are no signposts) which takes you round the Bois de Vimy. This route is quite challenging but very enjoyable and is now well maintained.
Short route around Farbus
3.29 mi
+141 ft
-144 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Farbus (Pas-de-Calais)
A circular route around Farbus, allowing you to explore the village and the surrounding countryside.
Le sentier du souvenir à Neuville-Saint-Vaast
8.07 mi
+190 ft
-194 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Neuville-Saint-Vaast (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous emmène sur les trace de la Grande Guerre.
Lacs et marais depuis Roeux
8.18 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Rœux (Pas-de-Calais)
Boucle par Roeux et Biache-Saint-Vaast, entre lacs et marais.
Caribou from Monchy-le-Preux
6.37 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Monchy-le-Preux (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk will take you through the plains and woods of the Arrageois region, which marked the limit of the German advance during the First World War. The marker can be seen on the RD 939. From Monchy, the Germans bombarded Arras, destroying the belfry.
From Lac Bleu to the Plouvain Marsh
3.42 mi
+59 ft
-59 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Rœux (Pas-de-Calais)
A peaceful, shaded walk around Lac Bleu, along the River Scarpe and through the Plouvain Marshes. Easily accessible and suitable for all seasons.
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.
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.
Les Voyettes
4.53 mi
+164 ft
-167 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
This local hike will introduce you to this charming village in the community of Lens-Lievin. It took in the wounded during the Battle of Lens in August 1648 and many other battles, including the Battle of Vimy Ridge from 9 to 12 April 1917. The ponds around Vimy are former shell holes. Even today, unexploded ordnance can still be found.
The Goulot from Vimy
7.34 mi
+295 ft
-299 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk, starting from Place de la République, will take you to the Canadian Memorial. It then follows a descent through Thélus and Farbus via the Bois du Goulot. You will pass by the Saint-Ranulphe Fountain. The whole route is on good paths.
Circuit "le Belloy" à Wailly
6.77 mi
+108 ft
-108 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wailly (Pas-de-Calais)
Très belle randonnée autour de Wailly en passant par la Plaine au Crichon.
The two bridges from Vimy
4.76 mi
+108 ft
-118 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Vimy (Pas-de-Calais)
This short hike around Vimy, between the town, voyettes (small streets in local dialect) and plains, will give you a different perspective on our beautiful region, its heritage and its memory of the Great War
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.
La basse vallée du Crinchon à Wailly
13.39 mi
+636 ft
-643 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Wailly (Pas-de-Calais)
The route is in a very urbanised area, but it is almost always on paths and it is pleasant to follow a river for so long.Apart from the length, it is not too difficult.For enthusiasts, there are numerous information panels, first between Agny and Wailly, then in Rivière.
In the past, you used to see lots of deer at the start of the walk (near the "Le Marché à Dieu" woods), but I haven't seen any since the Rocade Sud was built.
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.
Les Droites Pierres via Mont-Saint-Éloi
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.
Terril de Pinchonvalles, Bois des Bruyères et voyettes de Givenchy
8.65 mi
+535 ft
-509 ft
4h 25
Difficult
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
Peu de goudron sur ce parcours qui permet d'arpenter les chemins du Bois des Bruyères et de faire le tour du Terril de Pinchonvalles.
J'ai dû changer le départ car le beau chemin qui partait à gauche dans la Rue de l'Église est pour le moment (???) en chantier : nouveau lotissement en construction. Malgré toutes les promesses, on continue à bétonner les villes. Prions Ste Godasse et St Croquenot pour que ce chemin réapparaisse après les travaux.
La Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle
6.42 mi
+361 ft
-387 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée est une variante de la Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle. Au départ de Givenchy-en-Gohelle, vous montez au Mémorial canadien, avec passage dans la Forêt Domaniale de Vimy, puis vous passez le long des tranchées. Avec un peu de chance, vous pourrez voir les moutons.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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 11,000
who died during the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. You’ll skirt the Vimy National Forest, where you can see the land scarred by shells. The Canadian National 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.
Tour du Trou à l’Eau
4.45 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Boyelles (Pas-de-Calais)
A countryside walk that can be enjoyed in all weathers.
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.
After the Battle of the Somme
6.99 mi
+272 ft
-272 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
This is an easy route offering beautiful views of the memorial sites of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War: Lorette, Mont-Saint-Eloi, Vimy, and the ruined church of Ablain.
From Carency to Mont-Saint-Éloi via Bois Poret
12.04 mi
+545 ft
-522 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
A fairly classic route around Mont-Saint-Éloi (the area is very well signposted), with three less-travelled sections to Villers-au-Bois.
It's a bit winding (not intuitive, as one of my friends always says), but it allows you to take a few less-frequented paths.
The lark from Rivière
6.64 mi
+217 ft
-236 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rivière (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk starting from Rivière will take you through the plains and woods towards L’Alouette before returning via the Fossé de Berles and the Fossé à l’Eau. You can admire Saint-Vaast Church, a listed historic monument.
Le Val du Crinchon
7.98 mi
+246 ft
-246 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rivière (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
Randonnée agréable dans les bois et les champs. De belles rencontres avec la nature.
Les deux gares depuis Carency
6.88 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Carency (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée vous fera passer par la campagne, aux alentours de Carency et Villers-au-Bois, et sur l'ancienne ligne du tortillard (ligne de chemin de fer reliant Lens à Frevent).
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.
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
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.
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).
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.
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).
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).
La marche du souvenir depuis Lorette
7.95 mi
+505 ft
-505 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Ablain-Saint-Nazaire (Pas-de-Calais)
Au départ de lorette, la randonnée passe dans les bois environnant avec de belles descentes et montées.
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.
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.