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Circular walk around Froyennes
Visorando Member 
3.88 mi
+135 ft
-148 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Tournai (Hainaut)
A walk to discover Froyennes (church, Château Beauregard, Saint-Éloi fountain, watermill) and the surrounding area. Please note: muddy paths in wet weather!
Circular route from Mont-Saint-Haubert
Visorando Member 14.15 mi
+902 ft
-902 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Tournai (Hainaut)
The iconic hill of Tournaisis and its slopes offer panoramic views and trails or paths that you can walk, run or climb. Your steps will take you through countryside dotted with hamlets and farms towards the Scheldt and its Léaucourt cut (a former meander of the river). You will discover a discreet and modest countryside that is not lacking in charm.
The Ramegnies-Chin circular route
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.68 mi
+39 ft
-43 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Pecq (Hainaut)
This circular route takes you through the Scheldt plain between the two villages of Esquelmes and Ramegnies-Chin. It is a rural route along paths and small country roads. Take care when crossing the Tournai road. You will discover the pretty church of Esquelmes near the Scheldt, lined with trees, and the many calvaries and chapels. You will walk along paths lined with hedges and take small passages. At the edge of the Scheldt, you will see Mont Saint-Aubert on the other bank.
On the banks of the Nimy Canal in Peronnes
Visorando Member 
9.97 mi
+167 ft
-177 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Antoing (Hainaut)
A walk along the towpaths of the new and old canals from Nimy to Péronnes.
At the start, you can admire the two giant locks that have replaced the eight locks that you will then pass as you walk down the old canal.
Admire the old lock houses on the old canal.
However, be careful in strong winds between points (8) and (9) as the trees are fragile and it is best to avoid this section.
The entire hike is on tarmac or paved paths.
From Willems to Parc du Héron
Visorando Member 
7.98 mi
+56 ft
-56 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Willems (Nord)
Loop passing Lac du Héron in Villeneuve-d'Ascq and Forest-sur-Marque. This walk goes along the Marque river for a while and follows part of the GR® 121B.
Around Bachy
Visorando Member 3.52 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
This route between the Bachy plain and the Belgian border allows you to discover Mont Saint-Aubert in Belgium. You will discover part of the route used by "Monique", a member of the Resistance who helped airmen escape between France and the town of Rumegies in Belgium.
Cross-border trail - Bachy Rumes Bachy
Visorando Member 6.70 mi
+105 ft
-105 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
A walk between France and Belgium in the Pévèle and Hainaut plains. This trail crosses the path of Monique, a Resistance fighter who evacuated Allied pilots who had fallen during the war. It also gives an idea of the work of the customs officers who guarded this border and the tricks that smugglers could use to thwart their surveillance.
The cross-border section between Bachy and Rumes
Visorando Member 9.59 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Bachy (Nord)
A pleasant walk between France and Belgium with no real change in altitude.
The Maison du Canal and the two Leers
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.30 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Estaimpuis (Hainaut)
This is a lovely countryside route, straddling the border between Leers in France and Leers-Nord in Belgium. The route starts at the "Maison du Canal", a former lock-keeper’s house on the banks of the Canal de l’Espierres, which links the Canal de Roubaix to the Scheldt.
Circular Forest Loop: Marque-Baisieux-Willems
Visorando Member 6.11 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Forest-sur-Marque (Nord)
Circular loop of 10 km that is quiet and picturesque, with easy access. Car park. A lovely walk with a dog. Very little road. An easy path through beautiful, peaceful countryside.
Between Cobrieux and Bachy
Visorando Member 7.51 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Cobrieux (Nord)
A pleasant stroll across the plain between the villages of Bachy and Cobrieux, just a stone's throw from the Franco-Belgian border.
Lac du Héron and Forest-sur-Marque
Visorando Member 
9.15 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Forest-sur-Marque (Nord)
Part of the GR®121B, east of Lac du Héron, hiking in the Val de Marque.Car park and starting point at the square, Place de l'Église, in Forest sur Marque.
Pont de l'Imbécile
Visorando Member 
5.86 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Château-l'Abbaye (Nord)
Take a short trip to Château-l'Abbaye along the Scheldt and Scarpe rivers to cross the Pont de l'Imbécile bridge!
Mont de l'Enclus
Visorando Member 3.58 mi
+499 ft
-466 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Mont-de-l'Enclus (Hainaut)
Start at Café des Acacias, which has ample parking. The first part of the walk is on the GR® 122 before entering the forest. It is a lovely walk with benches and picnic areas. The path is very easy going with pine needles. Refreshments are available (with terrace) at Café des Acacias. A very pleasant walk in dry weather
A circular through the Bois de Noyelle and Bois de l'Infière woods in Val de Marque
Visorando Member 
4.76 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Sainghin-en-Mélantois (Nord)
A pleasant route from Sainghin-en-Mélantois, passing through Gruson and then Bouvines. Cross the Bois de Noyelle, go around the Bois de l'Infière and return via theGR® in Val de Marque.
Around Landas
Visorando Member 
5.60 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Landas (Nord)
Discover the beauty of the countryside around Landas on a picturesque walk that will take you through the charming streets, lanes and paths of this delightful village in the Pévèle region. This walk is suitable for everyone and offers a chance to relax in the heart of the countryside.
Trails in the Pays des Collines towards Buquet
Visorando Member 1.90 mi
+203 ft
-203 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Frasnes-lez-Anvaing (Hainaut)
Village lanes and footpaths starting from the Maison du Parc du Pays des Collines. Very quiet village roads where you’ll come across various animals (cows, meadows with magnificent horses, goats, peacocks, chickens, etc.). Dogs must be kept on a lead, except on the footpaths (watch out for cats, which are often found on the footpaths in this area).
Le Bois Fichaux
Association / Club / Walk leader 6.17 mi
+194 ft
-177 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Mouscron (Hainaut)
This is a lovely nature walk close to the town of Mouscron. It is a countryside route on small tarmac roads with little traffic and on footpaths. You will discover the Château des Comtes, surrounded by moats, and the Martine Museum. You will stroll through the Bois Fichaux on the slopes of the Mouscron hill.
Circular loop from Zécart to Blatiers
Visorando Member 1.75 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Cappelle-en-Pévèle (Nord)
A short, leisurely walk for the whole family, taking you over the Zécart. You will also pass close to the Cultiv'Arts media library.
Walk in Cappelle-en-Pévèle
Visorando Member 1.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Cappelle-en-Pévèle (Nord)
A short walk in Cappelle-en-Pévèle, where you can discover the Zécart and the beautiful Saint-Nicolas Church.
Accessible to all, it is very easy to do, preferably in dry weather.
Circular walk through the Marchiennes State Forest
Visorando Member 4.20 mi
+10 ft
-10 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Beuvry-la-Forêt (Nord)
A circular route taking you around the Marchiennes State Forest.
Circular Chabaud-Latour in Bonsecours
Visorando Member 
11.72 mi
+230 ft
-240 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Condé-sur-l'Escaut (Nord)
This circular route connects the Chabaud-Latour Pond to the Bonsecours Forest in Péruwelz. Along the route, you can see the Fosse Ledoux headframe and its slag heap, the Bernissart Fire Machine and the Basilica of Our Lady of Bon-Secours in Péruwelz.
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