Around the Mardasson

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Starting from Bastogne, set off to explore the Mardasson and its neighbouring villages, along roads and dirt tracks, both in the shade and out in the open.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.60 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 246 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 269 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,726 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,470 ft
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Mardasson

Description of the walk

Park in the car park near the tank on the outskirts of Bastogne, along Rue Gustave Delperdange.

(S/E) Head due north.

(1) Take the Ravel L163 on the right, towards Bourcy, and carry on straight ahead.

(2) Take the dirt track, turning sharply left at a hairpin bend by a small red post.
Head down to the bridge. Go under it and turn immediately right towards the quarry. Follow the track until you reach a road. Cross it carefully and carry on straight ahead.

(3) At the end of this track, turn right towards Le Mardasson, walk round it and return by the same route.

(3) Then carry on straight ahead along the path between the fields until you reach the main road to Neffe.

(4) Follow it to the left for about fifty metres and cross the road carefully.

(5) Take the first left. Head down towards the village of Neffe.

(6) Carry on straight ahead towards the Ravel L164.

(7) Follow the Ravel until you reach a bridge. Cross the bridge and turn right into the woods.

(8) Head into the woods, then follow the path to the right, skirting a small pond on your left. Follow the path until you reach the road to Neffe. When you reach the road, turn right to reach the village centre.

(6) Return to the path you took on the way there and head left until you reach the Ravel L164, towards Bastogne.

(5) Continue straight on along the Ravel.

(9) Cross the road carefully and turn left towards the Cady monument.
Carry on straight ahead until you reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,654 ft - Tank on the outskirts of Bastogne
  2. 1 : mi 0.02 - alt. 1,657 ft - Head towards Bizory
  3. 2 : mi 0.94 - alt. 1,683 ft - A short walk along the quarry
  4. 3 : mi 1.69 - alt. 1,693 ft - Junction marking the start of the circular route. Mardasson round trip
  5. 4 : mi 2.73 - alt. 1,562 ft - Grand Route de Neffe
  6. 5 : mi 2.83 - alt. 1,532 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  7. 6 : mi 3.1 - alt. 1,493 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  8. 7 : mi 3.2 - alt. 1,496 ft - Ravel 164
  9. 8 : mi 3.45 - alt. 1,483 ft - Let’s take a stroll through the woods, after the bridge at the - Wiltz (rivière) - Belgique
  10. 9 : mi 5.44 - alt. 1,614 ft - Cady Monument
  11. S/E : mi 5.6 - alt. 1,654 ft - Tank on the outskirts of Bastogne

Notes

The route follows part of theGR®15-Arlon.
A mix of Ravel cycle paths, roads, footpaths and woodland tracks.
Bench near (1) and at Mardasson (3).

Worth a visit

At (3): the War Museum can be visited during the walk. It is situated near the Mardasson.
There is also a small café where you can stop for refreshments. Toilets are also available.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 14200509

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant route including the Mardasson memorial 👍

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Spirou91
Spirou91

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk… along a cycle path running alongside a busy road. There are some lovely views… but much of the route runs alongside the road and is therefore noisy.

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benoit390
benoit390

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk in the snow. Stunning scenery with no difficulties. A lovely family outing

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