There is a picnic shelter at (4) and benches dotted here and there.
For those who want to go a bit further: turn right at (5), head towards the Deux Hêtres site, cross the road and take the tarmac path opposite, then turn left at the first opportunity to reach .
Circular Ardennes route between Brisy, Taverneux, Alhoumont and Cetturu
Typical of the Ardennes, alternating between countryside (fields and pastures) and woodland (deciduous and coniferous), this circular walk through the valley and across the hills of the eastern Ourthe, to the east of Houffalize, is a wonderful experience to be enjoyed in all seasons.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.85 mi -
Average duration: 6h 05 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,227 ft -
Descent: - 1,257 ft -
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Highest point: 1,575 ft -
Lowest point: 1,129 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Gouvy -
Start/End: N 50.158443° / E 5.85099° -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,329 ft - Brisy Church
- 1 : mi 1.69 - alt. 1,240 ft - Sommerain Stream
- 2 : mi 2.77 - alt. 1,398 ft - Fork in the road on the outskirts of Taverneux
- 3 : mi 3.68 - alt. 1,227 ft - Viewpoint / bench
- 4 : mi 4.06 - alt. 1,132 ft - Ermitage hamlet / picnic shelter - Ourthe orientale (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- 5 : mi 4.63 - alt. 1,299 ft - Alternative starting point
- 6 : mi 5.14 - alt. 1,427 ft - Fork in the road under Alhoumont and the Deux Hêtres
- 7 : mi 6.7 - alt. 1,463 ft - Cetturu Chapel, bench and sundial
- 8 : mi 7.39 - alt. 1,476 ft - Clear-cut area, magnificent view to the north
- 9 : mi 8.11 - alt. 1,555 ft - Cetturu on the eastern side – bench
- 10 : mi 9.91 - alt. 1,227 ft - Brisy Stream and - Ourthe orientale (rivière) - Affluent de l'Ourthe
- S/E : mi 10.85 - alt. 1,329 ft - Brisy Church
Notes
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+564 ft
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+840 ft
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+394 ft
-420 ft
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+1,079 ft
-1,070 ft
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11.96 mi
+860 ft
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5.44 mi
+604 ft
-597 ft
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