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Mons, a tribute to 1914-1918

Mons, a tribute to 1914-1918

Mons and the First World War: a major site of remembrance

Mons did not escape the First World War and, unwillingly, became the scene of tragic battles. The famous Battle of Mons (1914) is particularly well known in the United Kingdom, notably due to the Legend of the Angels of Mons and the heavy human losses it caused.

About the activity

Distance

29.7 km

Elevation

34m

Among the soldiers who fell in combat are Private John Parr and Private George Ellison, respectively the first and the last British soldiers to be killed during the First World War. Mons also holds a major place in British military history: it was here that Lieutenant Maurice Dease V.C. and Private Sidney Godley received the first two Victoria Crosses awarded during the conflict.

These historical events explain the international renown of the Battle of Mons, now at the heart of remembrance tourism in Belgium. We offer an authentic memorial trail through the historic sites and places of remembrance in the Mons region, inviting discovery and reflection.

Junctions to follow:

46 > 10 > 5 > 20 > 42 > 1 > 3 > 2 > 27 > 45 > 21 > 92 > 55 > 19 > 6 > 69 > 14 > 17 > 11 > 46

General Information

Contact Information

Address

27 Grand-Place,7000 Mons

Documentation

GPX track

GPX / KML files allow you to export the route of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)

Interactive route map

View the route trace, elevation profile and download the route for your GPS.