On the heights of Gaillefontaine

This route crosses part of the rural village of Gaillefontaine and then travels through the countryside on the hills, alternating between small roads and paths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.18 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 87 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 82 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 238 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 170 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the Place de la Mairie in Gaillefontaine.

(S) On the square, turn right onto the pavement and walk to the traffic lights in front of the town hall, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and immediately turn right.

(1) Turn onto the first street that goes uphill on your left, Rue aux Juifs, and continue to Place Hoche.
Turn right onto Rue de Paris. At the junction with Rue de Foulerie, continue straight ahead, pass the entrance to Château de Gaillefontaine and continue to the junction of roads and paths.

(2) Take the Chemin du Château d'Eau opposite. Follow the path along the edge of the woods until you reach a fork, then continue on your right until you reach the T-junction with Route de la Chaussée d'Amiens at the calvary.

(3) Turn left onto the tarmac road, pass in front of the water tower and continue to the crossroads in a bend.

(4) Continue along the road opposite, take the first path on your right just after the farm. Follow this path to the crossroads and turn immediately right onto the path.

(5) Continue on your left along Chemin Saint-Christophe. At the first fork, turn left, then at the second fork, turn right. Take Chemin du Mal Assis to the D135.

(6) Take the D135 on your left for 320 metres and take the first dirt track on your left for about 1 km until you reach the D129.

(7) Cross it near the brick SNCF bridge, take the path opposite that runs alongside the railway line to the road and turn left.

(8) At the fork, turn right into Impasse du Clos Cagnard, which ends in a dirt track. Continue along thisGR® de Pays path until you reach a T-junction and turn left until you reach the next crossroads and road.

(9) Take the path opposite at the edge of the woods, Allée de France. At the end of this path, on your left, join the tarmac road, Route de la Chaussée d'Amiens. Continue along this road until you reach a fork (the crossroads you passed on the way there).

(4) Continue on your right. At a crossroads, take the first path opposite, which runs alongside the castle woods until you reach a crossroads. Continue on your left along the sloping path that descends towards Gaillefontaine.

(10) At the bottom of the path, join the D919 on your left. Walk down Grande Rue to Place Hoche with its old covered market. Cross Grande Rue at the pedestrian crossing near the market. Turn left and walk down Grande Rue to the junction with the D135 at the traffic lights. Cross the D135 at the pedestrian crossing. Turn right to reach Place de la Mairie (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 170 m - Town Hall Square
  2. 1 : km 0.16 - alt. 172 m - Rue aux Juifs
  3. 2 : km 0.99 - alt. 185 m - Chemin du château d'eau. Near the - Béthune (rivière) - Affluent de l'Arques
  4. 3 : km 1.79 - alt. 230 m - Route de la Chaussée d'Amiens
  5. 4 : km 2.49 - alt. 237 m - Crossroads for the outward and return journeys.
  6. 5 : km 4.41 - alt. 222 m - On the left is the Chemin Saint-Christophe.
  7. 6 : km 4.96 - alt. 226 m - D135
  8. 7 : km 6.33 - alt. 211 m - D129 SNCF bridge
  9. 8 : km 7.07 - alt. 216 m - Impasse du Clos Cagnard
  10. 9 : km 7.94 - alt. 233 m - Allée de France
  11. 10 : km 10.74 - alt. 181 m - D919
  12. S/E : km 11.18 - alt. 170 m - Town Hall Square

Worth a visit

Château de Gaillefontaine: private château. In 1800, the estate was acquired by the widow of General Hoche, with its English-style park and the Des Roys family burial chapel.

Near Gaillefontaine, the town of Forges-les-Eaux with its rich heritage, casino, lake, Bois de l'Epinay and Avenue Verte.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 11 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Rivart
Rivart

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 17, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, surrounded by nature.
The only slight downside was that some of the paths were very muddy.
We enjoyed it and would definitely do it again.
Thank you
Laurianne and Claude

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papydidier76
papydidier76

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
In winter and when it rains, there is a lot of mud at Echertuette, making it almost impossible for a group of walkers to pass.
I suggest you could note, "muddy area if it has rained," or something similar.

Thank you.

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lazac
lazac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

No problems encountered, clear explanations/maps and very well-designed terrain. I will be doing more Visorandos! Thank you and see you soon.

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coco76
coco76

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Enjoy your walk in the fields. The only downside is that you can't see the castle or the chapel, even though you're walking around them.
The sun was shining, what more could you ask for!

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did760
did760

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A pleasant hike in the sunshine.
As advised by jpbJPB, we took the D129 between points 6 and 7 to avoid the D135, as it's best to avoid major roads when walking with a dog.
It took us about 2½ hours, even with the shortcut, so the time should be shorter than advertised.
We discovered the impressive chapel behind the Château de Gaillefontaine, which we didn't know existed.
I recommend this hike.

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jpbJPB
jpbJPB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Easy route to follow with clear descriptions. The stretch along the fairly busy D135 can be avoided by following the D129 between points 6 and 7. I think there is an error in the stated elevation gains, distance and duration. The route took just over two hours to complete. As for the elevation gain, I think it's between 150 and 180 metres.

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jpbJPB
jpbJPB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I think there is an error in the advertised elevation gain, distance and duration. The route took just over two hours to complete. As for the elevation gain, I think it's between 150 and 180 metres.

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jpbJPB
jpbJPB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I think there is an error in the advertised elevation gain, distance and duration. The route took a little over two hours to complete. As for the elevation gain, I think it's between 150 and 180 metres.

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lannel
lannel

Hello,

Thank you for your very kind comment. I invite you to discover my other hikes in the Pays de Bray, with its magnificent landscapes.

Happy hiking.

Kind regards

Nadege Lannel

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CatherineCouillet
CatherineCouillet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Easy hike with beautiful heritage sites.

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Laurence60220
Laurence60220

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Nice hike. Be careful on the 325m stretch of country road, as cars drive fast there. Otherwise, beautiful views. It's a shame that the castle is only open to visitors a few times a year.

A nice little climb at the start, but relatively flat for the rest of the way and, of course, a nice descent on the way back, perfect.

In terms of travel time, however, despite my lunch break, it only took me 3 hours without walking fast.

I recommend this hike.

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9933312091950
9933312091950

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

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