Discover Frise

When planning a stay in Frise, there are several themes to choose from: the larris of Montagne de Frise, walking and cycling routes, and memories of the First World War. Whether you would prefer to explore the landscape, a particular trail length or local history, you can decide based on these specific highlights.

Larris and Somme landscapes

Montagne de Frise is a 10 ha larris site overlooking the Somme valley floor and its marshes. It is one of the last large larris areas in the Haute Somme. Its location and proximity to the marshes influence the area's diverse flora and fauna.

Montagne de Frise is freely accessible. The Étang de Frise wetland itself, however, is not open to the public, but can be clearly seen from the Montagne trail. This distinguishes the accessible site from the visible but non-public wetland.

Walking trails and cycling routes

The La Montagne de Frise circular trail is 2.3 km long, takes about 50 minutes and is rated moderate. It starts at the Parking du Belvédère de Frise car park, connects Frise with Eclusier-Vaux and passes through the Frise larris. Between the canal and the Somme, the route follows a path along the opposite bank that is open to pedestrians. Check local information about the route and access before setting off.

Another option is the approximately 2.5 km loop between two locks. It runs along the canal banks and can be accessed at the upper lock in the village centre or from the car park by the lower lock. The 13 km Marais de Frise walking trail (PR8) offers a considerably longer route. The “Sur les pas de Blaise Cendrars” walking trail is also signposted in Frise.

There is also a named cycling route through the village: the Véloroute Vallée de Somme (V30) runs through Frise between Péronne and Froissy. In the village, it follows a small local road along the Somme and climbs to viewpoints. Travel planning therefore involves several types of route: a loop rated moderate, a shorter loop by the locks, a longer walking route and a cycling route.

Wetlands, birds and fishing

Depending on the season, you may spot great crested grebes, ducks and ducklings, as well as herons standing motionless, along the Marais de Frise loop. In cold weather, kingfishers may also wander there. These birds are possible sightings, not guaranteed. Fishing plots are also available to rent on Île de Frise.

Traces of the First World War

Shell craters and traces of trenches from the First World War remain on the plateau of Montagne de Frise. The landscape here can also be linked to the village's wartime history: the visible traces are on the same plateau as the larris site.

Local memories of the war are also reflected in street names. Rue Blaise Cendrars commemorates the fact that the writer fought in Frise with the Foreign Legion during the First World War. The village church in Frise is dedicated to Saint-Pierre; it was destroyed during the 1914–1918 war.

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For the regional travel overview: Somme.