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Villers-l'Hôpital walks
From Fond de Croisette to Terres de l'Amour
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12.96 mi
+617 ft
-617 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Villers-l'Hôpital (Pas-de-Calais)
A route offering beautiful views of the Authie valley.
The paths are very good in the first section (up to Frohen) and the end is a little more challenging, but in the heart of the countryside.
The Authie river, the ravine and the moor
11.18 mi
+827 ft
-801 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Nœux-lès-Auxi (Pas-de-Calais)
This nearly roadless route takes in the wild Ravin des Cavernes and the astonishing moorland of Nœux-lès-Auxi (le Rietz).
Le Rietz de Nœux is a protected nature reserve. In spring, it's home to the most beautiful orchids. Goes without saying, don't pick them!
This circuit takes up a large part of the "Sentier de l'Étoile" (Path of the Star), of which there are a few routes, but no description. What's more, there are very few markings. The gates are near the fence on the right.
Before tackling this route, I advise you to watch the 2 videos linked in Denis' commentary.
The Bois des Bouloies in Barly
6.92 mi
+666 ft
-656 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Barly (Somme) (Somme)
I used the start of an old marked trail (Sentier de la Fontaine) which, like many in this area, has disappeared. The route takes you through the Bois des Bouloies and, after passing through Occoches, the return journey follows wide farm tracks.
You can have a picnic in the square. You can follow this up with the “Les pâtis au départ de Barly” walk for a total of 20 km.
The Canche, the moorland and the Ravin des Cavernes
13.09 mi
+551 ft
-551 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Ligny-sur-Canche (Pas-de-Calais)
In the Riez de Nœux-les-Auxi, there is a beautiful walk along the Canche in Boubers and Ligny. With the climb up the Ravin des Cavernes, you really feel like you are in another world (even more so now, with the final chaos). The route becomes very difficult in wet weather in the Riez and the ravine.
Bois Madame via the Canche at Boubers-sur-Canche
7.36 mi
+305 ft
-308 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Boubers-sur-Canche (Pas-de-Calais)
A pleasant walk starting from Boubers-sur-Canche, with its castle and St Leger’s Church, which, passing through La Canche, leads to the Vacquerie-le-Boucq plateau, skirting the Bois Madame, then descends along the Bois des Avents back to Boubers-sur-Canche.
Loop to the north-west of Auxi-le-Château
7.18 mi
+371 ft
-348 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Auxi-le-Château (Pas-de-Calais)
This loop allows you to discover the banks of the Authie and its marshes before leaving the valley and climbing up to the plateau. It finally skirts around the Pâture Mille Trous nature reserve. There is a beautiful view of Auxi-le-Château and its 15th-century listed church.
Discover three "Heritage Villages" starting from Auxi-le-Château
12.67 mi
+974 ft
-951 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Auxi-le-Château (Pas-de-Calais)
This hike through hills and valleys allows you to discover the three "Heritage Villages" surrounding Auxi-le-Château. It offers a variety of landscapes that testify to the inhabitants' attachment to their heritage and respect for diversity.
Loop east of Auxi-le-Château via the old railway line
5.88 mi
+325 ft
-325 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Auxi-le-Château (Pas-de-Calais)
This walk allows you to discover the Authie valley on the east side. We pass by the old Auxi-le-Château railway station, which is a fine example of the restoration and conversion of existing heritage. Also worth noting is the small military cemetery, which reminds us of the horrors of war. Finally, enjoy the superb views of the valley and the charming town of Auxi.
L'ubac de Rebreuve-sur-Canche
6.46 mi
+318 ft
-312 ft
3h 15
Easy
Departure from Bouret-sur-Canche (Pas-de-Calais)
A short, unpretentious and easy route.Very small roads and paths for a relaxing half-day out.
Le Champ de l'Épine
11.83 mi
+732 ft
-725 ft
6h 05
Difficult
Departure from Fillièvres (Pas-de-Calais)
This route was inspired by the "Contour des bois" trail suggested by the 7 Vallées Tourist Office. I removed a few tarmac sections and added a few paths. Get ready for a day in the great outdoors.
De la Canche au Bois de Mortagne
7.43 mi
+305 ft
-312 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Canettemont (Pas-de-Calais)
An easy start on good paths, then a passage along the Sentier des Culs Trempés (which unfortunately is no longer maintained) before a beautiful climb up to Canettemont.
Southern Lucheux circuit: La Cavée
10.47 mi
+492 ft
-479 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Grouches-Luchuel (Somme)
There is very little tarmac on this route , which is best done in dry weather.Discover La Cavée, ravaged by storms a few years ago and beautifully restored.A good stretch of the route is on the old railway line (well shaded) before descending to the beautiful village of Grouches-Luchuel.
Bois Robert in Œuf-en-Ternois
5.06 mi
+246 ft
-276 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Œuf-en-Ternois (Pas-de-Calais)
A short walk around and through a village in the Ternois region called Oeuf-en-Ternois. The walk through the village is interesting and the paths are very pleasant. At the Bois Robert crossroads, you may, like me, encounter a few deer.
The Beech Tree Route in Lucheux
14.25 mi
+748 ft
-745 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lucheux (Somme)
I have tried to revive an old marked trail (and kept its name) which, like many in the area, has completely disappeared (the Somme CDRP seems rather ineffective and, moreover, is unreachable).
It is a route with virtually no roads, but crossing the Forest of Lucheux is very difficult as many of the paths are badly damaged. Fortunately, the GR® markings are clear there.
So, a difficult route, even very difficult after rain: in good condition on 19 April 2026, apart of course from the section through the forest where the ‘path’ is in a terrible state.
Lucheux and its forest
9.20 mi
+328 ft
-331 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Sus-Saint-Léger (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful route around Lucheux, best done in dry weather, as theGR®124is in very poor condition (and poorly marked!) in the forest.
You may see deer and wild boar.
This route replaces the old one, the western section of which is now impassable.
Les Champs d'Argent
14.03 mi
+617 ft
-610 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Amplier (Pas-de-Calais)
This route partly follows an old marked trail (the Volpin) which seems to have disappeared (there are a few markings near Marieux). It would appear that in the north of the Somme, the lifespan of marked trails is as short as that of hares.
It is of course possible to do only 17 km (by turning left at point 11), but the small northern circular route is very interesting.
There are very few roads and the paths are very good, but sometimes very grassy.
The route will change in May 2024, as the path between the cemetery and the church is currently blocked.
From Montagne Blanche to the Amplier Valley
16.23 mi
+827 ft
-827 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Halloy (Pas-de-Calais) (Pas-de-Calais)
A long hike in the north of the Somme. Most of the paths are in good condition (even in late winter) and there are occasional tarmac sections, but no traffic.
A lovely variety of landscapes! I find the Amplier Valley very beautiful and the path between Beauquesne and Beauval is very interesting.
Aux sources de la Canche
13.39 mi
+643 ft
-636 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Sars-le-Bois (Pas-de-Calais)
A long route that is ideal when the weather is less favourable.A few small roads (most of which have grass growing in the central reservation), some fairly easy country lanes and a very beautiful section leading down to Le Cauroy.
The Maronnes Hills
7.35 mi
+361 ft
-348 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Humières (Pas-de-Calais)
A lovely hike in the Ternois region starting from the charming village of Humières with its castle and cave.
You’ll be walking mainly on paths and trails that can get muddy in wet weather, but the scenery quickly makes you forget that.
The Fossé Cagnu
6.63 mi
+371 ft
-381 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise (Pas-de-Calais)
Starting from Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise, the Fossé Cagnu route takes you along a few of the town’s narrow lanes, then along paths that are sometimes damp, followed by a short detour through the village of Troisvaux before descending the famous ditch.
Along the way, it’s not uncommon to spot a few deer.
The slopes of the Ternoise near Auchy
10.43 mi
+669 ft
-650 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Rollancourt (Pas-de-Calais)
A fairly long but not overly difficult hike offering beautiful views over the Ternoise valley.
May 2025: The Montigny trail (3) has been thoroughly cleared, something that hasn’t happened for ages! It is currently perfectly passable.
The Ternoise hills, from Blangy-sur-Ternoise to Rollancourt
7.64 mi
+548 ft
-551 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Blangy-sur-Ternoise (Pas-de-Calais)
A circular loop on the good paths surrounding Blangy-sur-Ternoise.
In the footsteps of Saint Benedict
7.86 mi
+417 ft
-420 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Troisvaux (Pas-de-Calais)
The Ternois is a beautiful region in northern France. There used to be an abbey where good cheese was made, and there is still a shop selling local products.
Le Moulin Blanc at the start of Brias
8.05 mi
+72 ft
-66 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brias (Pas-de-Calais)
A beautiful route starting from Brias with its church and castle towards the Moulin Blanc plain, the village of Valhuon and the Bois d'Antigneul, where it is not uncommon to encounter a few deer. This route is marked in yellow for the most part and is fairly easy to follow and without difficulty.