The 19 March route with Saint Joseph from Beauraing

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This route, which starts at the Marian shrine of Beauraing, crosses the geological regions of the Calestienne and the Ardennes. It offers the chance to discover a magnificent landscape and to recharge your batteries physically, mentally and spiritually.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 11.43 km
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    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 248 m
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    Descent: - 251 m
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    Highest point: 349 m
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    Lowest point: 177 m
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Description of the walk

This 12 km route takes you through two geological regions: the Calestienne and the Ardennes.

The walk starts at the Marian Shrine in Beauraing, then leaves the Calestienne to reach the Ardennes (a steady climb) before offering a magnificent view over the Calestienne.

The spiritual break at the Gallet district is a haven of peace in the heart of the Ardennes forest.

At the end of the route, after a gentle descent, we will discover the magnificent Castel Saint Pierre, before returning to the Marian Shrine via Castel Saint Marie and its medieval castle.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 180 m - Beauraing Sanctuary
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 196 m - Crossing the main road
  3. 2 : km 1.01 - alt. 254 m - Bois Genêt
  4. 3 : km 3.3 - alt. 333 m - Wancennes
  5. 4 : km 5.34 - alt. 318 m - Gallet neighbourhood
  6. 5 : km 8.92 - alt. 218 m - Entrance to Castel Saint Pierre
  7. 6 : km 10.56 - alt. 222 m - Entrance to Castel Sainte Marie
  8. S/E : km 11.43 - alt. 177 m - Beauraing Sanctuary

Notes

Make sure you wear good walking shoes and consider bringing walking poles. 40% of the route is on country lanes with very little traffic, but caution is still advised.

Worth a visit

  • The lively neighbourhood brought to life by the VIALE Gallet community, which is well worth a visit
  • Castel Saint Pierre Park
  • Castel Sainte Marie
  • The Marian shrine at Beauraing

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