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The Thiepval Memorial and the Ulster Tower
Visorando Member
5.62 mi
+269 ft
-276 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Thiepval (Somme)
A memorial hike through iconic sites of the Battle of the Somme (July-November 1916). Several military cemeteries line the route, with the Ulster Tower and the imposing Franco-British memorial adding a solemn touch.
The Newfoundland Memorial at Beaumont-Hamel
1.48 mi
+52 ft
-52 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
A memorial hike in territory that became Canadian after the First World War, in tribute to the soldiers from the island of Newfoundland who were engaged here on the day the Battle of the Somme began (1 July 1916) and of whom the vast majority were killed or wounded. A moving, well-maintained route with well-preserved remains.
Paths of remembrance from the Great War
168.59 mi
+9,327 ft
-9,308 ft
27 days
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont-Hamel (Somme)
This list includes several hikes that pay tribute to soldiers of all nationalities who fought in the First World War. More than a century later, certain remnants still bear witness to the appalling conditions in which they lived. In the list, these hikes are classified according to the front line, from north to south and then from west to east.
Lochnagar Crater from La Boisselle
1.47 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Ovillers-la-Boisselle (Somme)
A short memorial hike to visit the most impressive mine crater of the Great War, the result of an explosion that took place on 1 July 1916, the day the Battle of the Somme began. A well-maintained memorial site with numerous information panels.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Foncquevillers via Gommecourt
8.45 mi
+85 ft
-69 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant short walk, mostly along country lanes, passing through Foncquevillers and Gommecourt. You can visit the Foncquevillers Military Cemetery, where a commemoration ceremony is held every year with the British.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Colincamps via the Chemin de Beaumont
7.65 mi
+102 ft
-92 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant and easy route along partly tarmac-surfaced country lanes, which will take you back to your starting point. Very practical in wet weather as the paths are not muddy and therefore not very messy.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Coigneux
11.14 mi
+217 ft
-210 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk that takes you through varied, undulating and wooded landscapes. It offers a chance to take a refreshing break by the banks of the Source de l’Authie before heading back to Hébuterne.
From Hébuterne to Douchy-lès-Ayettes via Monchy-au-Bois and Essart-lès-Bucquoy
12.71 mi
+292 ft
-276 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A very pleasant walk that takes you through varied and colourful landscapes across a changing countryside. Although there are no major difficulties, a reasonable level of fitness is recommended due to the length of the route.
Around Hébuterne
7.92 mi
+69 ft
-69 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant walk along narrow country lanes that will take you to Sailly-au-Bois and then Colincamps before bringing you back to Hébuterne. Walking boots are recommended in wet weather.
Circular route between Hébuterne and Bucquoy
9.32 mi
+154 ft
-138 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Hébuterne (Pas-de-Calais)
A charming little country lane that will take you towards Puisieux, then towards Essart-les-Bucquoy, before bringing you back to Hébuterne via Gommecourt. Few roads, just to link the lanes. You can turn left after passing the farm (3) to visit the British cemeteries.
Discovering the Vaux mountain - Éclusier-Vaux
5.29 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Éclusier-Vaux (Somme)
Walk proposed by the Somme Departmental Council to discover the Montagne de Vaux, marked with yellow lines.
Leforest to Maurepas route
4.97 mi
+230 ft
-259 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Maurepas (Somme) (Somme)
An easy route through the Linière Valley and the Gransart Valley, Leforest and the Maurepas National War Cemetery. Ideal for families. Picnic spots available at two locations.
Douchy-lès-Ayette
9.44 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Douchy-lès-Ayette (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy walk on decent paths.
Ideal for autumn as the paths seem to cope well with damp conditions.
A few tarmac sections but virtually no motorised traffic.
Passes near the Bois d'Adinfer, which is unfortunately private except for a short stretch of path on the way out of Adinfer.
Little elevation gain. This walk can be completed in under 3 hours.
The only potential issue is perhaps finding parking at the starting point (???)
The Canalised Somme and the Fargny Ponds
6.73 mi
+249 ft
-240 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Éclusier-Vaux (Somme)
A very pleasant hike in one of the meanders of the Somme, along its canalised section and several ponds where you can observe many birds. Three-quarters of the way along the route, the Vaux viewpoint offers a superb panorama of the area you have covered.
Discover the Haute-Somme mini-train
3.21 mi
+115 ft
-121 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Neuville-lès-Bray (Somme)
An easy, short walk, ideal for families: first, at a higher elevation to admire the Somme and its marshes; then along the canalised Somme with its locks; and finally, at the end of the walk, the chance to experience the Haute-Somme tourist train during the season.
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