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The Namur Condroz region boasts a large collection of castles, castle farms and large farms. Some of these castles are well hidden from the prying eyes of hikers, while others are quite visible. You just need to find a path or trail that has not yet been privatised so that you can observe them without disturbing their owners and occupants.
When it comes to privatisation of paths and trails, Castel Alne Castle takes the prize: it seems completely inaccessible. The silver medal goes to Chantraine Castle, which made us walk a little further than expected. Barvaux Castle and its farm are ultimately the most visible, from the rear. We expected private paths and trails to be off-limits between km 14 and 15. It was a wonderful surprise to be able to use them without restriction.
Rhododendron alley from Porcheresse
In May, the driveway to Château de Ramezée is even more beautiful than usual thanks to the impressive array of colours provided by the numerous majestic rhododendrons in bloom.
It is a magical place that you will never tire of!
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.94 mi -
Average duration: 5h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 725 ft -
Descent: - 705 ft -
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Highest point: 1,119 ft -
Lowest point: 850 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,056 ft - Porcheresse Church
- 1 : mi 0.65 - alt. 1,007 ft - Clinchamp
- 2 : mi 1.41 - alt. 925 ft - La Cawée
- 3 : mi 2.7 - alt. 1,033 ft - Château de Chantraine
- 4 : mi 3.39 - alt. 958 ft - Tchèra
- 5 : mi 4.02 - alt. 1,056 ft - Grand Tige
- 6 : mi 5.13 - alt. 932 ft - N938
- 7 : mi 7.28 - alt. 1,053 ft - Ramezée Castle
- 8 : mi 7.85 - alt. 1,053 ft - Intersection towards Chêne Gibet
- 9 : mi 9.02 - alt. 978 ft - Château de Barvaux and its adjoining farm
- 10 : mi 10.17 - alt. 1,076 ft - Crossroads
- 11 : mi 10.77 - alt. 1,060 ft - Porcheresse Castle
- S/E : mi 10.94 - alt. 1,056 ft - Porcheresse Church
Notes
There are not many picnic facilities on this route:
- No shops
- A sheltered picnic table behind Porcheresse Church, at the starting point
- A bench along the path (8), near the Chêne au Gibet (the latter is 100 metres north of (8)
- A bench near the point (9), behind Barvaux Castle
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+1,181 ft
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+436 ft
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+285 ft
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+928 ft
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+656 ft
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