Trô Maret and Moûpa Canyon

Walk along rivers through a canyon and tour of the Moûpa area.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.89 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 234 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 236 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 545 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 429 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the small car park along the Route de l'Ancienne Douane on the edge of the Fagne du Fraineu.

(S/E) Cross the road and follow the river along theGR®56. You will soon reach a crossroads with several directions.

(1) Continue straight on theGR®56along the river called Trôs-Marets. Then gradually move away from it to reach one of its tributaries.

(2) Cross the tributary and turn right to continue on theGR®56. Then reach the left bank of the river. Stay on this bank to cross the canyon, then arrive at a footbridge.

(3) Take the footbridge to cross to the right bank and follow the river again. Gradually move away from it to begin an easy climb and reach a crossroads of paths in the Bois de Bevercé.

(4) Turn right to follow theGR® to Ferme Libert.

(5) Follow the road for a few dozen metres, then turn right towards the game park. Go around the wild boar enclosure, then reach a wide forest path.

(6) Take it on the right and follow it. Pass the hamlet of Les Planeresses to reach the Trôs Maret crossroads.

(7) Continue straight ahead on the path, keeping some distance from the Ézès-Tchôdîres stream, until you reach some duckboards.

(8) Continue straight ahead, leaving them on your right. You will reach a new crossroads.

(9) Turn right onto the duckboards and follow the Eau Rouge river until you reach some shelters.

(10) Take the path on the right and quickly continue along a wider track. Stay on this track to reach the initial crossroads you passed on the way there.

(1) Turn left and retrace your steps to return to the car park on the edge of the Fagne du Fraineu (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 545 m - Car park on the edge of the Fagne du Fraineu.
  2. 1 : km 0.33 - alt. 522 m - Crossroads of the circular
  3. 2 : km 1.45 - alt. 519 m - Stream crossroads
  4. 3 : km 2.68 - alt. 443 m - Footbridge
  5. 4 : km 3.61 - alt. 449 m - Bevercé wood crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.25 - alt. 467 m - Libert Farm
  7. 6 : km 4.67 - alt. 507 m - Forest path
  8. 7 : km 5.76 - alt. 513 m - Carrefour des Trôs Maret.
  9. 8 : km 6.41 - alt. 494 m - 1st crossroads with duckboards
  10. 9 : km 6.8 - alt. 481 m - 2nd crossroads with duckboards
  11. 10 : km 7.5 - alt. 517 m - Shelter
  12. S/E : km 9.89 - alt. 545 m - Car park on the edge of the Fagne du Fraineu.

Notes

Caution: some sections may be slippery, mainly in the canyon.
Between (2) and (3), some sections of the canyon are made easier by cables.

The paths can sometimes be muddy, depending on the weather.

(10) Eau Rouge shelter.

Worth a visit

(5) Restaurant at the Libert Farm.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
User 22020520
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk with varied and beautiful scenery

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alain deville
alain deville

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk with hardly any roads to cross, which is rare. It is best to do this walk in dry weather as the canyon can be quite slippery. The beauty of the sites you encounter is really interesting. We found the route fairly accessible, with no difficult climbs. Definitely worth doing again.

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catherinehenin
catherinehenin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

There was no one else on this route, which is beautiful but still physically demanding.
I would recommend it. I don't live in the area, but I plan to do this route again in the spring.

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Philou1960
Philou1960

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and relatively easy hike. We even came across a couple with a young baby. The weather was dry, but it might be more difficult after rain, especially along the stream.

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Stéphanie R.
Stéphanie R.

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb area in the Eastern Townships. Trô Maret has retained something of its wild character and it is a joy to explore. Its typical colour, like that of its peers from the peat bogs, is truly surprising when caught in the sunlight...

There are cables to hold on to in the more difficult sections, but make sure you wear good shoes!

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AJ
AJ

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice. A real little adventure.

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michelbaune
michelbaune

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike. Some slippery sections at this time of year, but the route is definitely worth doing.

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bigjack74
bigjack74

Hello,
The route is indeed listed as 9.9 km, and I have re-read my description and cannot find any incorrect mileage information.
However, having retraced the route, I have changed its level to "moderate" and added a warning about some slightly more technical sections that may be slippery.
Kind regards.

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POULIN Gérard
POULIN Gérard ★

Hello,
This route is 9.9 km long, as stated on the information sheet. Is there an error in the route or the description?

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AJAMOULLE
AJAMOULLE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Superb route BUT... instead of the advertised 4.8 km, and following the blue markings, we ended up walking about 8 km.

VERY DANGEROUS at this time of year in certain places.
Not recommended for elderly people, young children and... dogs!

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