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Walking sticks may be useful in case of recent rain to avoid slipping in the mud.
Circular route from Courrière via Gesves
Easy, with only two small steep hills. 74% of the route is on paths. Outward journey through the woods, return journey mainly through fields. Picnic possible at km 15 at the Samson cheese dairy in Gesves (081 583 666), possibility to bring your own meal (provided you purchase a drink) or order a cheese and/or charcuterie platter. Along the way, you can discover some of the sculptures on the Gesves art trail.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 15.92 mi -
Average duration: 8h 55 -
Difficulty: Very difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,824 ft -
Descent: - 1,677 ft -
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Highest point: 1,024 ft -
Lowest point: 604 ft
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 876 ft - Courrière station, car park
- 1 : mi 1.78 - alt. 879 ft - Cochaute
- 2 : mi 2.86 - alt. 673 ft - Houyoux - Samson (Rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de la Meuse
- 3 : mi 4.67 - alt. 778 ft - Les Forges
- 4 : mi 5.39 - alt. 617 ft - Pique-nique Carrière d'Inzefonds
- 5 : mi 7.16 - alt. 938 ft - Gesves Woods
- 6 : mi 8.28 - alt. 873 ft - Grande Comogne
- 7 : mi 9.37 - alt. 755 ft - Medieval tower - Samson (Rivière) - Belgique - Affluent de la Meuse
- 8 : mi 10.12 - alt. 889 ft - N942
- 9 : mi 11.65 - alt. 981 ft - N946
- 10 : mi 13.49 - alt. 909 ft - Pourrain
- 11 : mi 14.41 - alt. 889 ft - Sorinne-la-Longue
- S/E : mi 15.92 - alt. 1,024 ft - Courrière station, car park
Notes
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This walk follows a discreet valley where water and forest have shaped the landscape for centuries. Each place evokes an ancient history, often linked to the passage and work of man.
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+282 ft
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You will be able to see some works of art during the hike.
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+846 ft
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+535 ft
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+902 ft
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+633 ft
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Between the white farmhouse and the red farmhouse, take a narrow country road to discover an old mineral water production site that was the village's main industry for 60 years until 1971. Then head back up towards the hamlet of Mont-Sainte-Marie, whose origins date back tothe 12th century.
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