GRP Tour de l'Artois

Trail markings: Yellow-red, red and white

The GRP Tour de l'Artois - Arras is a hiking trail of over 80 kilometers around Arras, in northern France. It offers varied landscapes, including picturesque villages, green hills and historic sites such as the Vimy Memorial and the Arras Belfry. Accessible to all levels, it can be covered in 5 to 6 days with various accommodations available along the way. A beautiful immersion in the heritage and nature of Artois.

Stage 1 (15.5km): from Arras to Montenescourt

During this first stage, you will have the opportunity to visit the city center of Arras and its sites dating back more than 700 years. The Grand' Place and the Petite-Place, accompanied by the Gothic town hall dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, are the most emblematic places in the city. On the way, you will pass through small towns like Duisans and Gouves to reach Montenescourt.

Stage 2 (14km): from Montenescourt to Lignereuil

On the way, you will have the opportunity to visit Avesnes-le-Comte, known for its Saint-Nicolas church from the 15th and 16th centuries (baptismal font from the 12th century) as well as its Town Hall from 1830 and its British cemetery of the war 1914-1918. You will then reach Lignereuil and its restored 17th century castle.

Stage 3 (15.5km): from Lignereuil to Grand-Rullecourt

After leaving Lignereuil and its castle, you will pass different villages such as Berlencourt-le-Cauroy to Sus-Saint-Léger to reach Grand-Rullecourt.

Stage 4 (17km): from Grand-Rullecourt to Basseux

On this section, you will have the chance to visit different castles, starting with that of Grand-Rullecourt dating back more than 250 years. On the way, you will discover Barly, a small town with a 1780 castle, a historic monument and witness to French art in Artois.

Stage 5 (17km): from Basseux to Arras

To finish this GR Tour de l’Artois trail, start in the village of Bailleulval, then join Fermont and Agny. When you arrive in Agny, find out about the nicknames given to the inhabitants of Arrangeois and its memorable history. Then, you will pass through the town of Achicourt to reach Arras and complete the loop of this GR.