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Access to the starting point is from Place de Gottignies.
Circular of the Gottignards Marcheurs
This walking route offers panoramic views of magnificent valleys and, above all, Wanze.
Gottignies is a beautiful village in the municipality of Le Roeulx, nestled between two hills. The Church of St Léger has just been renovated.
Several walking routes are available. Here, the 20 km route is used by the village walking group "Les Marcheurs Gottignards".
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 22.01 km -
Average duration: 6h 45 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 168 m -
Descent: - 163 m -
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Highest point: 133 m -
Lowest point: 44 m
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 96 m - Place de Gottignies
- 1 : km 0.82 - alt. 99 m - Rue du Vent Val
- 2 : km 1.79 - alt. 100 m - Chapel
- 3 : km 2.91 - alt. 93 m - La Wanze
- 4 : km 4.07 - alt. 118 m - The White House
- 5 : km 5.97 - alt. 96 m - Motorway
- 6 : km 7.07 - alt. 117 m - N538
- 7 : km 9.6 - alt. 53 m - Les Enhauts
- 8 : km 10.45 - alt. 48 m - The Marsh
- 9 : km 11.97 - alt. 44 m - Canal du Centre
- 10 : km 13.48 - alt. 63 m - The Congo
- 11 : km 14.66 - alt. 81 m - Les Bruyères
- 12 : km 16.38 - alt. 55 m - Power line
- 13 : km 18.52 - alt. 109 m - La Haute Folie
- 14 : km 21.23 - alt. 106 m - Little Dragon
- S/E : km 22.01 - alt. 96 m - Place de Gottignies
Notes
Other walks in the area
Discovering Basse Wanze
Tourist office 
11.52 km
+63 m
-65 m
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Discover Gottignies and Ville-sur-Haine as you follow the meandering course of the Wanze. This river, which can also be spelled "Wance", rises in Montauban and flows through the small village of Gottignies before joining the Haine in Ville-sur-Haine.
Discovering Haute Wanze
Tourist office 
8.96 km
+98 m
-102 m
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
The Wanze is a small river that flows through Gottignies and into the Haine at Ville-sur-Haine. This walk takes us to the source of the river, which you can ford. It's a great way to discover the bucolic landscapes of this small village.
Little Switzerland in the Rhone Valley
Tourist office 4.52 km
+52 m
-54 m
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Discover the village of Gottignies with its hills, valleys, magnificent panoramic views and tranquillity. A bucolic landscape waiting to be explored.
Circular around Saint-Denis
Visorando member 
10.85 km
+112 m
-117 m
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Here is an exotic walk around the Étangs de Saint-Denis, which also passes through woods, fields and small streets.
The Grandes Eaux departing from Thieu
Tourist office 5.41 km
+17 m
-16 m
1h 35
Easy
Departure from La Louvière (Hainaut)
Departure from Place Hardat in Thieu (part of Le Roeulx).
Follow the two canals, the old and the new, from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine, discovering or rediscovering the engineering structures of the waterways (drawbridges, locks, lifts). Enjoy the peace and quiet as you stroll along the towpaths at your leisure.
Between two waters from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine
Tourist office 3.81 km
+41 m
-39 m
1h 10
Easy
Departure from La Louvière (Hainaut)
As you travel along both the old and new canals, journey from Thieu to Ville-sur-Haine whilst discovering or rediscovering the engineering structures of the waterways (drawbridges, locks and lifts, etc.). Enjoy the peace and quiet as you stroll at your leisure along the towpaths.
Discovering the town centre of Le Rœulx
Tourist office 2.05 km
+7 m
-7 m
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
A picturesque tour will allow you to discover the charm of Le Roeulx, guiding you through its characterful houses and iconic monuments. This town has managed to preserve its rural atmosphere while offering architectural treasures to explore.
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