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Mémorial Canadien de Vimy walks
The Canadian Vimy Memorial
Visorando Member
3.25 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
This site represents Canada's most impressive memorial to its citizens who fought and gave their lives in the First World War. A strategic high point, offering breathtaking views of the coalfield and Artois hills.
The Canadian Vimy Memorial, starting from Souchez
8.49 mi
+246 ft
-262 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
Starting from Place de Souchez, you’ll reach the Canadian memorial.
The Battle of Vimy took place in April 1917.
From the start of the war, the Germans held the heights of Vimy and the entire mining basin.
After numerous unsuccessful attempts by the French and British to recapture these positions, it was the Canadians who drove them back, at the cost of 11,000 dead in their ranks.
The Vimy Ridge, starting from Souchez
5.47 mi
+469 ft
-443 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Souchez (Pas-de-Calais)
This circular route, steeped in history, invites you to discover a historic site paying tribute to the 11,000Canadian soldiers who died during the capture of Vimy Ridge in April 1917. You’ll skirt the Vimy State Forest, where you’ll see the landscape scarred by shelling. The Canadian Vimy Memorial also offers a breathtaking view of the mining basin and the Artois hills
La Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.42 mi
+361 ft
-387 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Givenchy-en-Gohelle (Pas-de-Calais)
Cette randonnée est une variante de la Vignette depuis Givenchy-en-Gohelle. Au départ de Givenchy-en-Gohelle, vous montez au Mémorial canadien, avec passage dans la Forêt Domaniale de Vimy, puis vous passez le long des tranchées. Avec un peu de chance, vous pourrez voir les moutons.
