Path from the keep starting from Bours

This hike starts at the Bours keep and takes us along paths and through woods to the top of a hill with remarkable views. You will descend via Les Eguerguettes towards the village. Please note: the descent is difficult in wet weather. The hike ends with a short tour of the narrow streets of Bours.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.71 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 151 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 150 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 178 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 85 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Bours (62550)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 50.454097° / E 2.411373°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 2305E
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Description of the walk

Park near the Bours keep.

(S/E) Head north-west along Rue de l'Église, pass the cemetery and a few metres further on, take the grassy path on the right. Follow it to the junction of the D89 and Rue des Fontinettes.

(1) Turn right onto this street.

(2) Cross the Clarence, pass in front of the spring for the sick (information panel) and follow the yellow marked path up to the junction with theGR®127.

(3) Turn left, go under the railway line and turn left. Follow the track to reach a crossroads marked by a wayside shrine a few metres to the left.

(4) Leave theGR®127and take the path uphill on the right marked in yellow. After a large circular loop to the right, enter the Bois Lanoy. Shortly after leaving the woods, you will come to a right-angled crossroads.

(5) Turn right towards the isolated farm. Walk alongside it, continue and begin the descent to Les Eguerguettes. Caution: difficult descent, especially in wet weather. Reach the railway tunnel.

(6) Take the road on the left, at the top of the path, take the path on the right. Pass through Bois Jonquet and further on you will come to the crossroads with theGR®127.

(7) Turn right onto theGR®. Walk along the edge of the woods and fields. At the crossroads, turn left, leaving the GR®. Stay on this path, which leads back to the tunnel.

(6) Continue straight ahead towards Bours, go through the tunnel and you will soon reach the Saint-Joseph Chapel. Turn left onto the path called Rue Blanche. At the end of the path, turn right onto the D89, then right again heading north. At the crossroads, cross the bridge and you will arrive at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Chapel.

(8) Take the grassy lane on the left, keep to it and turn right onto the path that leads to the war memorial.

(9) Turn right onto Route des Places, which leads to the keep car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 97 m - Donjon de Bours
  2. 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 97 m - D89
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 86 m - Source aux Malades - Clarence (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 1.48 - alt. 105 m - GR127 crossroads
  5. 4 : km 2.52 - alt. 99 m - Crossroads oratory
  6. 5 : km 4.5 - alt. 175 m - Crossroads towards isolated house
  7. 6 : km 6.11 - alt. 106 m - Railway tunnel
  8. 7 : km 7.87 - alt. 176 m - GR127 crossroads
  9. 8 : km 10.77 - alt. 97 m - Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes
  10. 9 : km 11.33 - alt. 107 m - War Memorial
  11. S/E : km 11.71 - alt. 97 m - Bours Keep

Notes

Waterproof walking shoes are essential if possible, and walking sticks are strongly recommended.
Don't forget to bring a small bottle of water and a snack for when you get hungry.

Worth a visit

Bours Keep: Built in the 14th century, listed as a Historic Monument since 1965.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
capauri
capauri

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice route with beautiful views

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levelera
levelera

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The last kilometre could be better signposted and the last 500 metres could do with some brush clearing. Thank you.

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filipflo
filipflo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike, well marked with signs, featuring climbs, shaded passages, exceptional views, historical interest... in short, everything that makes it an interesting hike.

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Christian De Bosscher
Christian De Bosscher

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 31, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very interesting route in terms of terrain and varied flora. Numerous wooded sections allow you to enjoy some peace and quiet and listen to the birds singing...
Don't miss the guided tour of the Bours keep.

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mhasse
mhasse
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with lovely views, which can be combined with a guided tour of the Bours keep.

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jpakh
jpakh
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Bouli62
Bouli62
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Hello and thank you for your comments.
I have provided some further details.
Kind regards

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jpakh
jpakh
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

End of (2): before taking the yellow-marked path uphill to the right, the oratory is a few metres to the left.

(5) Could you be a bit more specific about when to take the road on the left? Is it the path immediately on the left, or do you need to find a road a bit further down after going through the tunnel?

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Bouli62
Bouli62
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Thank you very much

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Max62470
Max62470
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with hardly anyone around!
To be repeated

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Bouli62
Bouli62
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Thank you for the encouragement.

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Ladeco
Ladeco
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 24, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very enjoyable route to do again with our friends.

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