Amblève and Salm: two valleys of legends

From mischievous nutons in the Ardennes forests to Satan, who in a fit of rage created the Fonds de Quarreux, to macralles bewitching hikers in the woods around Vielsalm, many legends haunt the Amblève and Salm valleys.

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Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

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   Comblain-au-Pont - Remouchamps

   19.59 km 511 m 483 m

   This stage ofthe GRP®571starts at Pont-de-Sçay near the confluence of the Ourthe and Amblève rivers, climbs up the Amblève slope, crosses Oneux and Chambralles, rejoins the valley and crosses the river at Martinrive. It continues on the other bank of the Amblève, passing through Aywaille, Heid des Gattes and Remouchamps.

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2. 2
   

   Remouchamps - Stoumont

   16.65 km 633 m 440 m

   This stage ofthe GRP® 571 starts in Remouchamps, passes through Sedoz and Fonds de Quarreux close to the Amblève, follows the Chefna stream to the border of the Sources Nature Park and descends into the valley to finish in Stoumont.

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3. 3
   

   Stoumont - Trois-Ponts

   19.67 km 620 m 698 m

   Amblève Valley This stage ofthe GRP® 571 starts in Stoumont, passes in front of Froidcourt Castle and crosses the Amblève in Cheneux. The route then descends towards the Coo waterfall, crosses the river again and reaches Trois-Ponts via the Belvédère de Ster.

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   Trois-Ponts - Vielsalm

   20.39 km 545 m 440 m

   La Salm Valley, whose real name is Le Glain This stage ofthe GRP®571leaves the Amblève Valley and heads up the slopes of the La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain. The route changes banks several times until it reaches Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles.

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   Vielsalm - Gouvy

   17.13 km 479 m 377 m

   La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain This stage ofthe GRP®571starts in Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles, crosses the river at Salmchâteau and enters the Deux Ourthes Nature Park, heading towards the Ardennes plateau and Gouvy.

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Reviews and comments

lerho jean michel

24 Jul 2023 at 17:59 7200

Okay, thank you very much. Yes, I know that wild camping is prohibited in our area, but I will retrace the route to use campsites or possibly a bed and breakfast for one night.
Kind regards, Lerho Jean-Michel

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lazzerini

24 Jul 2023 at 17:55 7200

Hello,
camping is not possible. There are very few campsites in Belgium, and the only one in this area is not on the GR 571.
As for campsites, you'll have plenty of choice. You may need to rearrange your itinerary.
Personally, I did it in November, so I booked accommodation and sometimes had to take the train or bus at certain stages.
You could try the website: https://welcometomygarden.org/
Please note that wild camping is prohibited in Belgium.

Best regards

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lerho jean michel

24 Jul 2023 at 17:07 7200

Hello, during this hike, is it possible to sleep in a bivouac area or campsite in the vicinity?
Kind regards, Lerho Jean-Michel

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