At (3), the woods are private property and it is forbidden to go down into the valley.
Gaume circular between Rachecourt and Battincourt
A pleasant walk in Gaume, even in gloomy weather, through countryside and forests.
The route begins by climbing up to the plateau overlooking Rachecourt before descending into the depths of the Batte valley.
After the small reed pond, the route crosses the country ridge before descending to Battincourt, where the playground offers a few benches and a welcome picnic table.
In Battincourt, the walk follows the marked "Les Sept Sources" trail in the opposite direction until just beyond the Battincourt ponds.
On the way back, the route passes through a lovely arboretum!
Please note that some sections, such as the Bois de Pertot, can be very muddy.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 8.87 mi -
Average duration: 4h 55 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 961 ft -
Descent: - 984 ft -
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Highest point: 1,178 ft -
Lowest point: 823 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Aubange -
Start/End: N 49.589387° / E 5.726164° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3210E -
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 902 ft - Rachecourt Cemetery
- 1 : mi 1.65 - alt. 1,076 ft - N870
- 2 : mi 2.15 - alt. 1,109 ft - Bois de Pertot
- 3 : mi 2.57 - alt. 984 ft - Private woods
- 4 : mi 3.71 - alt. 853 ft - La Batte
- 5 : mi 5.08 - alt. 892 ft - Playground - benches & picnic table
- 6 : mi 5.58 - alt. 1,037 ft - Lacet
- 7 : mi 6.75 - alt. 958 ft - Battincourt ponds
- 8 : mi 7.3 - alt. 1,168 ft - Bois de Rechauvau
- 9 : mi 8.04 - alt. 1,033 ft - Rachecourt Arboretum
- S/E : mi 8.87 - alt. 902 ft - Rachecourt Cemetery
Notes
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