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Starting point Take the right turn Be careful: Starting at: Centre of at the information panel on the Closed during the hunting The Mountain of Guizancourt Village small bridge that crosses the period (displayed at entrance) Evoissons When the path meets the road, turn left and return to the Protect the natural environment Guizancourt Car park village via the main road To help with the conservation of the rich natural Time: 1 hour 20 mins in front of the little bridge that (200m) (Be careful) habitats of this fragile site, please: crosses the Evoissons . Always use the marked trails Guizancourt, 31km In the south-west of the , . Respect the fauna and flora from , 10km the Evoissons Valley is a countryside haven. Go around the barrier View Point . Take your litter away with you from Poix de Picardie Distance: 4km and turn right Overlooking the village of Guizancourt, the . Always keep dogs on leads chalk-bank is a site especially appreciated by Join the road, take the left turn Information point This trail is maintained by the nature lovers. Route: moderate after 50m (be careful) and Communauté de Communes du then turn right Sud Ouest Amienois

Sign posts Route continues Wrong direction Change of direction For more information: • Tourist Office: Poix-de-Picardie : 03 22 41 06 05 Spring • Somme County Council: 0 125 250 375 500 m www.somme-tourisme.com Péronne This leaflet was created by www.somme-nature.com Amiens Summer the Somme County Council Poix de Picardie 43, rue de la République - 80026 Amiens cedex 1 Guizancourt Autumn 03 22 71 80 80 www.somme.fr Winter

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Summer 2012 Summer Updates and printing: imp. Cg80 - Translation: C. Carnel - - Carnel C. Translation: - Cg80 imp. printing: and Updates Written by: Nathalie Saillard - Design: L’Agence par A Propos Propos A par L’Agence Design: - Saillard Nathalie by: Written 11 © B. Teissedre Teissedre © B. The Mountain of Guizancourt With the juniper trees and the southern-feel to the atmosphere, the Mountain of Guizancourt, Change of perspective… Going down towards Abandoned since the 1960’s, grazing maintained by the Conservatoire d’Espaces Naturels de Picardie and the municipality, is a It is when you reach the summit Guizancourt, you will discover was re-established in 2003 with the introduction of a flock of sheep to the very popular natural habitat. On the hillsides the various fauna and flora flourish to the of the hillside that you will a multitude of landscapes: woodlands, pastures and site. Since then, each summer, about delight of nature lovers and walkers. This is a walk that will awaken your senses… appreciate the view in front of 20 sheep actively participate in the you: the village of Guizancourt fields separated by stretches of clearing and maintenance of the chalk- Dany Vasseur, and the varied landscape of the hedgerows and banks. Join the banks. This completes the work carried Mayor of Rendez-vous at Guizancourt. will come across a number of valley, with its grasslands, woods road to finish the walk. After out at the opening of the site (clearing Guizancourt The starting point of the walk different wild orchids, such and hedgerows surrounding the you have crossed the bridge of and wood cutting) by the Conserva- © D. Vasseur © D. “From the is situated along the River as the Lizard Orchid and River Evoissons. Leaving the the old mill over the Evoissons, toire d’Espaces Naturels de Picardie mountain we have Evoissons. Cross the wooden the Short Spurred Fragrant follow up the river to come who manage the site. It should be a dominating view chalk-banks you could return noted that there was no need for over Guizancourt foot-bridge and follow the trail, Orchid, and aromatic plants to the village by re-tracing your back to the starting point. much clearance work because of the and the River which will take you to the top such as Thyme and Oregano. steps; or you could continue steep slopes and the work rabbits had Evoissons that snakes through the of the hill. After having crossed In the springtime the yellow along the heights, following the already carried out. village. The shades of colour create a the grasslands, follow the trail and mauve flowers of the trail that meanders towards the wonderful mosaic. The trail, surrounded by trees, is a paradise for rabbits and up to your right. You will soon Horseshoe Vetch colour the Chemin de Poix Valley – this orchids. The site attracts a great num- notice how steep the slope is, ground. Many insects have circuit is about 3km long. The ber of walkers and families wishing and very soon you will notice a colonised the area: crickets, walk continues amongst the to enjoy the beauty of the different change of scenery. You are now grass-hoppers and butterflies. grasslands and agricultural land. surroundings (chalk-banks, rivers.) in an arid area, surrounded by Unfortunately we are sad to say that people still park on the grass verges juniper trees, in the peace and even though an information panel quiet. Here, the atmosphere states that this is not allowed and that will make you think of the there is a parking area available. We Mediterranean - and the fauna must respect this natural habitat!” and flora will confirm it. © R. Monnehay/CEN Picardie © R. About the site Awaken your senses In May the chalk-banks are adorned with the bright yellow flowers of the Horseshoe Vetch. > Proprietor: Municipality of Many types of fauna and Guizancourt flora more common to the Along the trail, you may come across > Size: 3,3ha Mediterranean have developed a Yellowhammer, a bird that likes to position itself at the top of trees > Managed by: Conservatoire here because of the following d’Espaces Naturels de Picardie to sing. Following the river, you will > Maintenance partners: conditions: steep slopes of see delicate damselflies such as the Municipality, a sheep farmer limestone rock, eroded ground, stunning metallic-blue Jewelwing. > Financial partners: Europe, State, little water, and much sun as © B. Teissedre © B. Regional Council of Picardie, Somme the banks face the south. You Teissedre © B. County Council