Bois de Mont trail starting from Notre-Dame de Lorette

To reach the starting point, head towards Souchez (62153). Leave the village towards Aix-Noulette/Béthune on the D937. Turn left, following the signs for “Anneau de la mémoire – Notre-Dame de Lorette”. Drive carefully to the car park (narrow road and buses may be passing).

(S/E) Depending on where you have parked, walk alongside the historic cemetery until you reach the Notre-Dame de Lorette National Necropolis.

(1) Opposite the necropolis, turn right onto the small path leading downhill, following the signs for “Le bois de Mont/Le Saint-Nazaire” (yellow markings). Cross the Route du Mont de Lorette and continue almost directly opposite, heading south.

(2) Turn eastwards, cross the Vallée de l’Église to reach the junction with Rue de Lens. Continue to the right, then turn left into Rue de la Blanche Voie.

(3) Walk past the ruins of the old Catholic church in Ablain-Saint-Nazaire and carry on to the junction with Rue Marcel Lancino, where you turn right. After the left-hand bend, at the sign for the Saint-Nazaire stream, head right onto the narrow path that runs alongside the stream for about 600 metres. Cross three streets in succession.

(4) Leave the stream behind and continue to the right along the uphill path that runs alongside the football pitch. At the T-junction, continue to the left towards the west, taking care to follow the yellow markings. Keep in this direction for about 800 m, until you reach the first houses on Rue de la Vallée du Chauffour. Continue on to Rue Marcel Lancino.

(5) Turn right, heading north-west, until you reach the bend. Keep heading north-west,
keeping to the right on the wide path marked in yellow, which you should follow straight on for about 900 m.

(6) Keep to the right and continue northwards along the path between the Bois de Vert Mont and the Bois l’Abbé. Continue in this direction for over a kilometre to reach the junction with the^GR®127and^GR®145.

(7) Turn right towards the east-south-east. Walk in this direction for 800 m until you reach a Fork in the road.

(8) Continue left onto the^GR® 145 for a further 1.2 km until you find yourself facing the necropolis.

(1) Turn left to return to the car park (S/E).

Please note: in wet weather, the paths are muddy and slippery.

Avoid doing this circular walk on Remembrance Day (11 November). Access and parking may be difficult.

There are no drinking fountains or picnic tables.

See car parks

The cemetery.
The Notre-Dame de Lorette necropolis.
Ring of Remembrance.
Notre-Dame de Lorette Ossuary.
Notre-Dame de Lorette 14-18 Living Museum.