Three viewpoints over the meanders of this iconic river are on the programme: Le Jambon, at the starting point, La Roche à Saloru at km 8 and Les Huit Semois at km 9.5.
Circular Ardennes starting from Vresse-sur-Semois
Ups and downs in terms of terrain, but not at all in terms of relationships, quite the contrary! The Namur Ardennes, on the Semois side, is very hilly!The route will test your calves, so it is best to avoid it in wet weather and to follow it in the suggested direction rather than in the opposite direction.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.12 mi -
Average duration: 6h 30 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 2,077 ft -
Descent: - 2,077 ft -
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Highest point: 1,168 ft -
Lowest point: 561 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Vresse-sur-Semois -
Start/End: N 49.882253° / E 4.901194° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3008SB, 3009SB -
Hour-by-hour weather
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,060 ft - Viewpoint of Le Jambon de la Semois
- 1 : mi 2.74 - alt. 594 ft - Semoy (rivière)
- 2 : mi 7.62 - alt. 561 ft - Semoy (rivière)
- S/E : mi 10.12 - alt. 1,060 ft - Viewpoint of Le Jambon de la Semois
Reviews and comments
3.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
3 / 5
3 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
4 / 5
User 14598285
Overall rating : 3 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 16, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No
Hello,
I’ve walked the trail and I’m sorry there aren’t more details, as the suggested route means you have to use your GPS constantly, which takes some of the enjoyment out of the walk.
Kind regards
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