Although this route does not pass by the old factories of the same name, it begins by crossing the Petit Chassart district in Mellet, passing in front of the Fermes de Chassart and its small white castle at km 3 (2). Shortly afterwards, you can admire the old mill, which has been converted into a private home.
After crossing the La Bruyère golf course (Marbais) (6), the route heads towards the Bois de Bordeau. With a bit of luck, like us, you may spot a deer or two hiding in the tall grass at the edge of the woods.
After a small, somewhat dilapidated chapel at the entrance to the woods, the route runs alongside the Château de la Hutte estate (9) and the old adjoining farm before returning to civilisation (N5).
At km 12, you will pass a conservation orchard (10) near the Flache wetland.
Although the walk is mainly in the countryside, the route does include quite a few paved or concrete sections: cycle paths, farm tracks and so on.
Around Villers-Perwin
Les Bons Villers, Villers-Perwin, Villers-la-Ville... these three Villers, among the many others in Wallonia, share the border between Hainaut and Walloon Brabant on a plain called Chassart, named after the prosperous factories built inthe 19th centuryby the Chassart family just a few miles away.
Countryside, countryside and more countryside: that's what you'll find on this refreshing ride.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 9.72 mi -
Average duration: 4h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 197 ft -
Descent: - 171 ft -
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Highest point: 551 ft -
Lowest point: 430 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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City:
Les Bons Villers -
Start/End: N 50.5075° / E 4.48064° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 453 ft - Maison des Jeunes, Square Halluent in Mellet
- 1 : mi 0.28 - alt. 446 ft - Le Petit Chassart
- 2 : mi 1.88 - alt. 499 ft - Chassart farms
- 3 : mi 2.29 - alt. 489 ft - Rue de Marbais
- 4 : mi 2.8 - alt. 489 ft - Power line
- 5 : mi 3.75 - alt. 535 ft - Fork
- 6 : mi 4.04 - alt. 512 ft - Bruyère Golf Course
- 7 : mi 5.07 - alt. 453 ft - The Thyle
- 8 : mi 5.78 - alt. 486 ft - Les Crolis
- 9 : mi 6.72 - alt. 522 ft - Château de la Hulle
- 10 : mi 7.66 - alt. 486 ft - Conservation orchard and La Flache wetland
- 11 : mi 7.99 - alt. 479 ft - N5j
- 12 : mi 8.82 - alt. 472 ft - Red Cross
- 13 : mi 9.59 - alt. 453 ft - Roundabout, Bout du Village
- S/E : mi 9.72 - alt. 453 ft - Maison des Jeunes, Square Halluent in Mellet
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