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Set off along the small paths and trails to explore the villages of Omezée, Romedenne and Surice, and follow the Hermeton to Moulin Bayot.

Set off on a journey of discovery through wooded countryside and Switzerland to the beautiful villages of Roly, Villers-en-Fagne and Sautour.

Discover the Moulin de Prêle, the marble sawmill, the mill and the village of Soulme, listed among the most beautiful villages in Wallonia.

Starting from the beautiful Château de Vêves, set off to explore the meanders of the Lesse and visit the magnificent villages of Furfooz and Celles (selected as among the most beautiful villages in Wallonia).

Explore the beautiful Rhône countryside and follow the meandering course of this pretty little river. An easy walk, with no large forests to cross but vast landscapes along dirt tracks.

Explore the bocage landscape in the Chimay region via quiet country lanes, beautiful forest paths and hidden trails. Enjoy the stunning scenery dotted with numerous ponds in this region, which saw the arrival of American soldiers in September 1944.

Set off to explore the pretty village of Thoricourt, its castle and numerous small chapels.

Set off along the paths, trails and beautiful forest lanes to explore the Bois de Ligne and the Saint-Marcoult scrubland, and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views of Wallonia Picarde.This hike follows the start and end of the beautiful circular Boucle à Silly hike in the Mauvinage district.It is, in a way, a longer version that will allow you to discover the Bois de Ligne, the Bois d'Enghien and the Maquis de Saint-Marcoult.

Legend has it that Charles V, on his way to Beaumont, was somewhat roughened up by three men from Auvergne. Upon arriving in town, they were recognised by the emperor, swiftly tried and immediately hanged. One of them is said to have exclaimed: ‘Beaumont, city of misfortune: arrived at midday, hanged by one o’clock.’ On 14 June 1815, Napoleon and his troops, en route to Waterloo, spent the night in Beaumont. Discover Beaumont, the villages of Barbençon and Solre-Saint-Géry, and the Hante(s) valley

In the land of old clog factories and sawmills, explore this region rich in historical sites and remarkable, unspoilt nature. Set off on your adventure and your efforts will be rewarded with sumptuous landscapes and you will fall under the spell of the beautiful villages of Dourbes and Nismes. The Eau Blanche takes its name from the chalky mud it carries, while the Eau Noire comes directly from the woods and is therefore crystal clear. The two rivers meet to form the Viroin.

Starting from the pretty village of Feissons-sur-Salins, set off along beautiful forest paths towards the Chapel of Notre-Dame de la Salette and the Cross of Feissons and enjoy the panoramic views offered by the peaks of the Doron de Bozel valley. An easy hike, suitable for families, snowshoeing or mountain biking.

Discover the undivided forest of Stambruges, its avenues and paths, and the mystery of the Fontaine Bouillante. Follow the narrow streets of Belœil and Stambruges and marvel at the Château du Prince de Ligne, the ‘Belgian Versailles’. Two other walks are available: “The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges” and “The Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal”. This one is intended as a summary of the two (excluding the Mer de Sable) but follows different paths and lanes.

Set off to explore the woods and traces of quarrying activity in the valley and play at crossing the border in the footsteps of customs officers and smugglers.

Wander through the quiet streets, narrow lanes and footpaths of the pretty villages of Lombise and Cambron-Saint-Vincent. Take the Chemin Royal and discover the two châteaux nestled in this beautiful countryside.

Set off to explore the pretty town of Nismes with its beautiful stone houses and unspoilt nature. Follow the Eau Noire river upstream to Petigny, climb its wooded hills and discover the Fondry des Chiens via less frequented paths, ending your hike with a visit to the Jardin d'O.

In summer and during hot weather, you’ll be glad of a bit of shade. Set off along the trails and footpaths to explore the Oléron National Forest, enjoy views of the Atlantic and finish the walk at some beautiful beaches.

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.

Set off to explore the woods of Tournibus and the vast, gently rolling landscapes of this part of Entre Sambre-et-Meuse along wide forest paths and discover its history, which was sometimes tragic, such as the Battle of Wagnée on 24 August 1914. It was at Hanzinelle Castle that the "Hanzinelle Agreements" were signed in 1978, restructuring the Walloon steel industry. Not to mention its folklore with the famous Marches de l'entre Sambre-et-Meuse, re-enactments in period costume of Napoleon's armies.

Set off to explore the Viroin-Hermeton Nature Park, with its unspoilt natural surroundings, limestone sinkholes and calcareous meadows. From Nismes, follow the right bank of the Eau Noire, which further on joins the Eau Blanche to form the Viroin. It is precisely the Viroin, as it flows through Belgium, that serves as the central theme of this walk. Marvel at the vast landscapes that unfold before you as you follow footpaths and forest tracks, and enjoy the villages with their beautiful stone houses. The walk will also allow you to discover a rich history, with the excavations of a protohistoric fortification near Olloy-sur-Viroin, a Roman villa in Treignes, a glimpse of the ruins of the medieval Château de la Haute Roche in Dourbes, the fortified cemetery and the ruins of the Château du Pont d’Avignon, which has no connection to the other bridge, in Nismes. Nismes is 40 km from Charleroi and 46 km from Charleville-Mézières. Warning: highly addictive.