The Our and Lesse valleys.
In the heart of the southern Ardennes towards Naomé
The village of Naomé is located in the heart of the Southern Ardennes Nature Park, which covers nine Belgian municipalities in southern Wallonia: Bertrix, Bièvre, Bouillon, Daverdisse, Gedinne, Herbeumont, Paliseul, Vresse-sur-Semois and Wellin.
This walk, which takes you through both countryside and forest, starts in Naomé.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.50 mi -
Average duration: 5h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 853 ft -
Descent: - 840 ft -
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Highest point: 1,447 ft -
Lowest point: 1,148 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Bièvre -
Start/End: N 49.924082° / E 5.094423° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,266 ft - Naomé cemetery
- 1 : mi 1.38 - alt. 1,148 ft - Goutelle stream
- 2 : mi 2.42 - alt. 1,224 ft - Bergimont
- 3 : mi 3.61 - alt. 1,230 ft - Le Chevalet
- 4 : mi 5.9 - alt. 1,332 ft - Fourche
- 5 : mi 6.63 - alt. 1,217 ft - The Christmas Ingues
- 6 : mi 6.99 - alt. 1,243 ft - Naomé
- 7 : mi 7.9 - alt. 1,398 ft - Coquinet trip
- 8 : mi 8.61 - alt. 1,352 ft - Le Beslin
- S/E : mi 9.5 - alt. 1,260 ft - Naomé cemetery
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