Taisnières-sur-Hon walks

This route partly overlaps with the circular route between the streams. A walk along narrow paths winding through the bocage, where trees and water vie for attention, offering a chance to discover the diversity of the natural habitats.

Walk along small paths that wind through the bocage, where trees compete with water for attention and where you can discover the diversity of natural environments.

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.

"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.

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

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.

Avesnois section of the Van Gogh Route from Amsterdam to Paris.Communes in the Avesnois region crossed Hon-Hergies, Houdain-Lez-Bavay, Bavay, Mecquignies, Obies, Locquignol, Landrecies, Ors, Catillon-sur-Sambre.

A family-friendly route suitable for all year round. It combines cultural and historical exploration of the Bavay area with a route following springs and watercourses, offering a distinctly natural experience.

A walk to discover the many uses of blue stone from the past to the present day.

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

To the north of the Mormal Forest, this family-friendly route takes you on a journey of discovery through the Avesnois bocage. The proximity of the Gallo-Roman settlement of Bavay, the abundance of mistletoe in the hedgerow landscape and the imposing Mormal forest have inspired the route’s name.

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

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

A family-friendly, rural walk along the village’s quiet paths and streets.Sars-la-Bruyère was first mentioned on 25 October 1185. Its name derives from the Latin *sartum*, meaning ‘cleared’ or ‘weeded’ land, and the village was built along the Roman road between Bavay and Utrecht. It witnessed the Battle of Malplaquet in 1709 and fighting between American and German forces in September 1944.

Country lanes and the edge of the forest feature on this gentle seven-kilometre route.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the weather vanes, various tree species and a few bird boxes from our region. This walk was created with the help of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park.

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

Set off from two listed monuments – the House of François Salignac de la Mothe-Fénélon, Bishop of Cambrai, and the Tour du Lait Buré (a reference to cuckoo flower or a cheese shaped like a ball) – to explore former mining sites, the Molettes frame at Sauwartan and the Grand Bouillon d’En Haut slag heap. Wander through the Bois de Colfontaine and the Bois l’Évêque along wide avenues and gently undulating footpaths. Save your energy for the final stretch of the walk: the 12% gradient of the Rampe Anfouette, which is said to owe its name to the lashes of the whips used by the drivers of the horse-drawn carts that used to travel up the ramp.

A lovely walk, half through the countryside and half through woodland, along the paths of Warquignies and the Bois de Saint-Ghislain, where you can enjoy the coolness of the Ruisseau d’Elwasmes on hot days. It is worth noting that the Bois de Saint-Ghislain is, curiously, situated between Dour and Warquignies.

Discover areas of biodiversity in an urban setting in Maubeuge. There are two possible starting points: the Sambre mall or 60 rue Couturelle.

A lovely walk along paths and trails through fields and vineyards in a gently rolling landscape dotted with wind turbines and distant views.

A family route in the heart of the Mormal massif to be discovered throughout the seasons. By being discreet, it is easier to observe the different animals that inhabit the massif. Don't forget your forest observation guide.

Discover the industrial Sambre and its biodiversity along the Sambre between Hautmont and Boussières-sur-Sambre. Departing from the port of Hautmont, boat trips aboard the Isara are available in season, providing a pleasant complement to this walking tour.

In 1876, Stevenson travelled from Antwerp to Compiègne by canoe with his friend. Follow in his footsteps by bike from Hautmont to Étreux.

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

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!

This is a pleasant walk through rolling fields and quiet little streets, starting from the pretty village of Bougnies. Here you can discover the “living” statue on the site of the old, ruined open-air theatre.

Discover the charming little village of Bougnies, where Belgium’s first youth hostel was built in 1939. The sunken paths and country lanes at the foot of the wind turbines, with their distant views, make this an enjoyable, easy walk.

A lovely route along country lanes and footpaths. Discover the beautiful Noirchain slag heap and the secret paths of the old Ciply quarries. Lovely views from the fields and the charm of shaded paths make for a pleasant walk, despite the noise of the motorway at the very end of the route.

Here is a ninth stage that is the complete opposite of the previous one: lots of small roads and, above all, country lanes far from the hustle and bustle and noise. The finish point is flexible. The walk starts in Ciply and ends in Erquelinnes.