The Tour Saint-Éloi and the Bois de Norgimont
This route crosses the countryside around the village of Laneffe, with a few woods along the way, via beautiful, accessible paths. There is a large car park at the starting point. The walk begins by following part of the Tour Saint-Éloi, a path taken by the Saint-Éloi procession during the village's traditional folk march. From (4), it continues towards the heights of the village, where you can see the surroundings in the direction of Charleroi. The end of the route gives pride of place to the green countryside before returning to the village.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 6.45 mi -
Average duration: 3h 20 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 446 ft -
Descent: - 440 ft -
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Highest point: 889 ft -
Lowest point: 584 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 584 ft - Sports hall with car park
- 1 : mi 0.76 - alt. 692 ft - Les Roches
- 2 : mi 1.5 - alt. 696 ft - Cross
- 3 : mi 1.79 - alt. 682 ft - St Eloi Chapel
- 4 : mi 2.2 - alt. 627 ft - Former Protestant temple
- 5 : mi 2.59 - alt. 617 ft - Route N5
- 6 : mi 3.36 - alt. 837 ft - Arrival at Bois de Norgimont
- 7 : mi 4.56 - alt. 837 ft - Viewpoint over the south of Charleroi
- 8 : mi 4.84 - alt. 850 ft - Bois d'Estare
- 9 : mi 5.16 - alt. 738 ft - Route
- 10 : mi 5.91 - alt. 699 ft - Rue Chapelle Rosine
- S/E : mi 6.45 - alt. 584 ft - Sports hall with car park
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