Quiévrain walks

This lovely circular walk takes hikers through the Haut-Pays towards Onnezies (with its famous wolf and the manor tower), towards Gussignies (home to the equally renowned Brasserie du Baron) and the Caillou qui Bique above Grande Honnelle.A must for anyone unfamiliar with the region!Mostly through the countryside, the route also follows a section of the RAVeL and forest paths.It crosses part of the Natagora nature reserve at Grande Honnelle, where there are clear signs instructing you to follow the paths and not to pick the flowers – especially not the daffodils or hyacinths, which bloom in turn by the thousands in early spring!

A walk through woods and fields in the Hauts Pays Nature Reserve.

Straddling the French-Belgian border, take a short, hilly walk to discover the countryside and woods around Roisin. Part of the route follows the course of the Grande Honnelle, a charming stream. The route also passes by the famous "Caillou qui Bique".

Discover one of Wallonia’s richest natural sites! Located in the Haine Valley, this 550-hectare area is a wetland of international importance (Natura 2000). This flat route, accessible to all (pushchairs welcome), takes you through vast reed beds, ponds and woodland, offering numerous vantage points from which to admire herons, ducks and, with a bit of luck, the elusive bittern.

This walk takes you on a discovery of the Harchies Marshes, follows the towpath of the old Antoing-Pommerœul canal, joins the RAVeL of the old railway line linking Blaton to Bernissart, goes around Lake Bernissart and finally takes you into the countryside on the old railway line (not developed) that linked the Sartis coal mine to Bernissart station.

This walk takes you round Gussignies, heading towards Belgium, whilst offering a beautiful view of the village, charming rustic cobbled streets and a path along the water’s edge.

Starting from and returning to the Brasserie au Baron, traveling between the Avesnois Nature Park in France and the Haut-Pays Nature Park in Belgium, this hike brings together the most picturesque segments through back alleys, winding paths, remarkable village centres, paths through the wooded countryside and old railway lines.

The route highlights activities related to the Bavaisis subsoil. You will pass numerous sand, clay and stone quarries. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.

This route runs through the Hogneau valley along small roads or paths on the outskirts of the villages of Bellignies and Gussignies.

This trail is particularly suitable for families, offering an insight into stone quarrying and industry.

A pleasant, easy walk through gently rolling fields dotted with copses and hedgerows.

A walk that follows the old Pommeroeul–Antoing and Blaton–Ath canals, takes the old L80/78A Blaton–Bernissart railway line, runs alongside the Bernissart Museum’s geological trail, and ends with country lanes and the Marais d’Harchies Best done in dry weather! Sections ofthe GR® 121 and 412 are very muddy (almost impassable) in wet weather.

A walk that follows the old Pommeroeul–Antoing and Blaton–Ath canals, takes the old L80/78A Blaton–Bernissart railway line, and ends with country lanes running alongside the geological trail of the Bernissart Museum.

This cross-border route follows small roads and agricultural paths. The listed site of Caillou-qui-Bique requests that visitors behave respectfully.

This is an easy walk to visit a picturesque corner of the Borinage region along old miners' paths and discover the charm of the Harchies marshes.

This circular route connects the Chabaud-Latour Pond to the Bonsecours Forest in Péruwelz. Along the route, you can see the Fosse Ledoux headframe and its slag heap, the Bernissart Fire Machine and the Basilica of Our Lady of Bon-Secours in Péruwelz.

This route in the heart of the Hogneau Valley complements the ‘Marble Valley Route’. Accessible all year round.

A family-friendly route exploring La Flamengrie, a commune enclaved within Belgian territory. Best time of year: April to September.

This eighth stage is certainly not the most pleasant part of this tour of Wallonia, as it passes through a heavily built-up area. Nevertheless, it is interesting to explore the Borinage not only through its countryside but also through its towns. You’ll find both aspects here. Accommodation with a local host.

An easy walk accessible to all at Mer de Sable, in the undivided forest of Stambruges, to discover the Fontaine Bouillante and return along the Blaton-Ath canal on the towpath.

This route through the heart of the bocage is suitable for families and novice walkers. It follows farm tracks, small roads and bocage paths.

Follow this route and discover the rock known as "blue stone", which can be seen everywhere on houses, monuments, roads, etc. Discover the blue stone Muses. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.

Set off to discover the architectural heritage of the Bavaisis municipalities. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.

This route runs through the Hogneau valley along small roads or paths on the outskirts of the villages of Bellignies and Gussignies.

"La Tournée des Chapelles" is aimed at experienced walkers and runs through the Hogneau valley. It follows farm tracks and small roads and connects the hamlets of Hon and Hergies.

Complementary to "la Tournée des Chapelles" (the Chapel Tour), this route allows you to discover old agricultural machinery and connects different generations through its theme. A historical and rural route: blue stones and oratory instruments from the beginning of the last century, installed in official locations and also in private homes, recall the economic history of the village, between the stone and the bocage.