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Assevent walks
From the Boussois nautical stop to Marpent
AONB
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.
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.
Maubeuge, besieged stronghold
17.10 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Maubeuge (Nord)
This cycling route takes you to the main sites of the siege of Maubeuge, which took place from 27 August to 8 September 1914. Although the siege immobilised tens of thousands of German soldiers for several days, preventing them from fighting in the Battle of the Marne, it ended in a serious French defeat, with more than 40,000 prisoners, representing a tenth of all French prisoners of war during the Great War.
Route from Ostergnies to Cerfontaine
6.38 mi
+272 ft
-285 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Cerfontaine (Nord)
This walk will take you along quiet, winding paths and small, tree-lined roads, allowing you to discover the villages of the Avesnois nestled in the hollows of the valleys.
Raidmont to Ferrière-La-Grande farmstead route
6.12 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A countryside walk that takes in many paths and trails. A countryside outing close to the town, suitable for all year round.
Passing through the Greenway in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
20.62 mi
+633 ft
-636 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Discover a green and hilly landscape.
Avesnois Greenway
18.83 mi
+515 ft
-325 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Former railway line converted for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.Section of the Scandibérique, EuroVelo 3, route linking Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Raidmont farm route (mountain biking)
6.11 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
This rural walk is located very close to the town.
To the Four Churches Route from Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
14.63 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A picturesque landscape of valleys and hedgerows stretching from bell tower to bell tower...
Towards Colleret and Ostergnies (mountain biking)
13.59 mi
+420 ft
-417 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Discover the rolling, wooded countryside of the Avesnois region.
Towards the Octroi trail in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.02 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Mountain bike ride between localities in two municipalities where the administrative office collected duties on certain foodstuffs or goods before they entered the town.
To the Grès Salé route in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.14 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Family route to discover the heritage of Ferrière-la-Petite
Ferrière-la-Petite and Cousolre cross-border link
9.52 mi
+348 ft
-276 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
Cycle route connecting EuroVelo 3 to the Ravel in Belgium
Exploring Maubeuge and its zoo
Visorando Member5.65 mi
+207 ft
-197 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
Discover Maubeuge, just a few kilometres from Belgium, in the Avesnois region. A walk that starts in the village of Ferrière-la-Petite, then passes through Maubeuge. Discover its Vauban ramparts, a town steeped in history with its museums, gardens and parks. Walk along the River Sambre, and don’t forget to visit the magnificent Maubeuge Zoo on arrival.
Route of the Four Churches starting from Ferrière-la-Petite
11.71 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
This route, in the heart of the Fagne de Solre, is intended for experienced walkers. The distance to be covered, the
undulating terrain and some wet sections of the path require a good level of fitness. However, the villages you pass through, the scenery and the views will make the effort worthwhile.
The Salmagne Mill Trail in Bettignies
6.15 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Bettignies (Nord)
In the heart of Walloon Hainaut, paths and country lanes criss-cross this agricultural plateau, cut through by streams and dotted with ‘censes’. This border region, steeped in history, was once a route for pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela but has
also been the scene of both world wars.