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Chemin des Larrons in Cousolre
AONB
8.18 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
Route between the Hante and Thure valleys, of moderate difficulty in terms of length and terrain (200 m elevation gain). Passages in the shade of pollarded hornbeams reward the strenuous climbs.
Mills and Kiosks in the Solre Fagne
29.91 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,086 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
The route takes you on a journey of discovery to five kiosks and three water mills.You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.
Two Rivers Route starting from Cousolre
16.59 mi
+965 ft
-938 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
In the heart of the Hante and Thure valleys, the route can start from Cousolre, Reugnies or Bousignies-sur-Roc.
Route from La Hante to Cousolre
8.25 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
This is a fairly challenging walk along paths and roads through wooded countryside, with the Hante valley providing a striking backdrop. There are many panoramic views, but you will need to be fit and wear good footwear.
The Cousolre Hedge Walk
Visorando Member
6.34 mi
+374 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
A route taking in a few narrow streets, woods and dirt tracks in the hamlet of Les Haies de Cousolre.
In the days of the marble workers, setting off from Cousolre
9.81 mi
+673 ft
-653 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
Here you are at the start of a lovely circular route that will allow you to discover the rolling outskirts of the Avesnois(on the border with Belgium).
The left bank of the Thure and the quarries at Bersillies-L'Abbaye
5.38 mi
+361 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
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.
Circuit of the Salamandre from Cousolre
5.92 mi
+463 ft
-453 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
A walk for those nostalgic for the little mountains, with their valleys, plateaus and streams spanned by old stone bridges. A walk for lovers of calm and nature. And as a gift for children, lots of animals: hens, roosters, ducks, buzzards, goats, sheep and, with a little patience, squirrels and roe deer in the woods... A visit to the Tower will bring a hint of culture.
Circuit around the Bois de Fagne
6.54 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aibes (Nord)
If the need for silence, tranquillity, and rolling pastoral landscapes takes hold of you, the Bois de Fagne circuit will fulfil your needs and leave you feeling rested and in the holiday spirit... It’s hard to believe you’re so far north, especially if the sun is out.
Farms and castles around the Thure and Hante rivers
10.11 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
Start this loop at the Roman bridge in Montignies-Saint-Christophe.
This circuit will take you through the countryside and woods, as well as past some characterful buildings between Montignies-Saint-Christophe and Solre-sur-Sambre.
Throughout this loop, you will enjoy exploring all types of terrain and appreciating the rural character of this region.
The Escrière to Colleret route
5.57 mi
+164 ft
-164 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Colleret (Nord)
This walk through the fields mainly follows farm tracks. It crosses a large
plain, bare and exposed to the wind.
From Colleret to Cousolre via Bersillies-l'Abbaye
9.07 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Colleret (Nord)
Explore the Colleret area in Cousolre via Belgique.
A circular loop through the countryside, forest and across the border, starting from Grandrieu.
12.31 mi
+659 ft
-663 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Sivry-Rance (Hainaut)
This beautiful circular loop allows you to discover the tranquillity of the countryside and forest in the triangle formed by the communes of Beaumont-Sivry-Rance and Solre-le-Château, as well as the Château de Lanthier, a magnificent white spot in its forest setting.
In the footsteps of two emperors and three Auvergnats in Beaumont
10.20 mi
+607 ft
-591 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont (Belgique) (Hainaut)
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
Circular route starting from Hantes-Wihéries towards the Roman Bridge.
5.57 mi
+253 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
A magnificent 9 km hike, following the old tram line, with views of the Hantes valley and crossing the Roman bridge.
Route de Jovis Mont in Jeumont
4.80 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Jeumont (Nord)
Streets and small country roads meander along the Sambre and cross a former site where red and white marble and sandstone were quarried, used for our beloved cobblestones in the North.
Cross the border between Jeumont and Solre-sur-Sambre
6.24 mi
+125 ft
-118 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jeumont (Nord)
This cross-border route follows the Sambre and rural paths in France and Belgium, allowing you to discover the magnificent Solre-sur-Sambre Castle. Stroll in peace and quiet and observe the landscapes and biodiversity.
Erquelines – Soumoy
20.24 mi
+1,178 ft
-886 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
Here is a stage whose first section may put some people off. It covers the 12 kilometres along the N40 to Beaumont.
The scenery along the route changes gradually as you approach the Eau d’Heure lakes. The slopes become steeper as you get closer to your destination, the little village of Soumoy. The arrival point – and the starting point for the following day – is chosen at random.
Between nature and heritage in the heart of the Sambre Avesnois region from Marpent
27.08 mi
+495 ft
-509 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Marpent (Nord)
Set off on a 44 km bike ride to discover the varied landscapes of the Sambre Avesnois. This circuit takes you from Boussois to the superb site of Watissart, crosses Jeumont and crosses the Belgian border. You will then follow the Salmagne aerodrome before enjoying the peaceful calm of the towpath. An ideal getaway combining nature, industrial heritage and the pleasure of cycling.
Between Sambre and Hantes
8.96 mi
+302 ft
-285 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Merbes-le-Château (Hainaut)
Starting from the dinosaur car park in Merbes-le-Château, the walk offers a circular route through the Upper Sambre Valley, passing by the first two locks on the Belgian side and through the countryside overlooking the Hantes Valley.The route follows two pretty little sections of the tram line that once linked Binche to Montignies-Saint-Christophe.The architectural highlight of the route is the magnificent Château de Solre-sur-Sambre.
The cross-border route via Maubeuge
38.20 mi
+584 ft
-561 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Boussois (Nord)
A challenging hike combining heritage, nature and history, the 66 km cross-border trail is for you. Pass from France to Belgium, then from nature to history, in just a few pedal strokes.
From the Boussois nautical stop to Marpent
4.76 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Boussois (Nord)
Take a stroll along the Sambre, passing by the two nautical stops at Boussois and Marpent, as well as Fort Boussois. The latter belongs to the military and is inaccessible, but you can admire its silhouette through the trees that surround it.
Mills and kiosks in the Avesnes region
28.44 mi
+879 ft
-866 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
The route takes you to four kiosks and four water mills. You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.
Route du bois de Groez via Libotte
7.87 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
A hilly walk through the woods and hedgerows of the Avesnois, passing through typical villages with their charming blue stone and brick houses, bandstands and small chapels. Sturdy
footwear is required.
A short alternative route (6km) is suitable for families.
Route of the Groez woods via the Moulin de Reumont
7.10 mi
+433 ft
-420 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
A hilly walk through the woods and hedgerows of the Avesnois region, passing through typical villages with their pretty blue stone and brick houses, bandstands and small chapels.
A 6 km variant is suitable for families.
Cross-border walk to Lake Val Joly
14.05 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sivry-Rance (Hainaut)
Long hike starting from Sautin in the municipality of Sivry-Rance, through the Bois de Bruyère towards Lac du Val Joly, in the French municipality of Eppe-Sauvage, partly following the Transylvestre andGR®®125Tour de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse trails. Wooded and rural, the route alternates between forest trails, country lanes and local roads.
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