On leaving the wood the view is impressive. Hill 285, opposite, is literally ploughed up by the shell fire, while not a single tree is left (photo below).
This is the sector of the Fille-Morte, Pierre-Croisée and Courte-Chausse.
The road goes round the hill, passing a succession of shell-craters on the crest.
Shortly afterwards, after entering Chalade Wood, the road improves. On both sides are French structures of stonework.
HILL 285, IN THE “FILLE MORTE” SECTOR
(The car is going towards the Croix-de-Pierre cross-roads.)