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Sept d'Hornu-Wasmes slag heap
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3.74 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Boussu (Hainaut)
A walk starting from the Sept Hornu-Wasmes slag heap, offering sweeping views of the Borinage and its mining heritage. The cemetery features an unusual piano-shaped memorial. Paths, disused roads, the RAVel cycle route and footpaths make up this easy route, apart from the climb up the slag heap. A walking stick may be useful for the climb; in wet weather, large puddles may form on the path running alongside the N550, so please wear waterproof shoes in such conditions.
Warguignies and the Bois de Saint-Ghislain
4.05 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Colfontaine (Hainaut)
A lovely walk, half through the countryside and half through woodland, along the paths of Warquignies and the Bois de Saint-Ghislain, where you can enjoy the coolness of the Ruisseau d’Elwasmes on hot days. It is worth noting that the Bois de Saint-Ghislain is, curiously, situated between Dour and Warquignies.
Tour at the foot of the Levant slag heap in Cuesmes
2.03 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A short walk along a small section of the Ravel and around the bottom of the Levant slag heap. You will see the Levant site and the remains of the old coal mine.If you feel brave enough, you can climb to the top.
Circular route around the mill farm in Sars-la-Bruyère
4.76 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Frameries (Hainaut)
Country lanes and the edge of the forest feature on this gentle seven-kilometre route.
The Noirchain and Ciply slag heaps
4.15 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Frameries (Hainaut)
A lovely route along country lanes and footpaths. Discover the beautiful Noirchain slag heap and the secret paths of the old Ciply quarries. Lovely views from the fields and the charm of shaded paths make for a pleasant walk, despite the noise of the motorway at the very end of the route.
The Van Gogh Route from Hon-Hergies to Catillon-sur-Sambre
AONB29.95 mi
+525 ft
-489 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Frameries (Hainaut)
Avesnois section of the Van Gogh Route from Amsterdam to Paris.Communes in the Avesnois region crossed Hon-Hergies, Houdain-Lez-Bavay, Bavay, Mecquignies, Obies, Locquignol, Landrecies, Ors, Catillon-sur-Sambre.
Route of the two cycle paths
6.56 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dour (Hainaut)
A walk through woods and fields in the Hauts Pays Nature Reserve.
A short visit to our French neighbours from Erquennes
4.18 mi
+36 ft
-36 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Honnelles (Hainaut)
A pleasant, easy walk through gently rolling fields dotted with copses and hedgerows.
Bougnies and Quévy-le-Petit circular loop
4.48 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Quévy (Hainaut)
This is a pleasant walk through rolling fields and quiet little streets, starting from the pretty village of Bougnies. Here you can discover the “living” statue on the site of the old, ruined open-air theatre.
Quévy-le-Grand and Champ d'Éole
4.08 mi
+161 ft
-157 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Quévy (Hainaut)
A lovely walk along paths and trails through fields and vineyards in a gently rolling landscape dotted with wind turbines and distant views.
Circular route through the Bois de Ghlin and the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise
3.44 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Start at the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel, listed as a monument and site on 17 March 1977, which is the venue for the procession in Ghlin on the weekend of 15 August and for the Car d’Or procession in Mons.During the route, you will pass through the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Belgium. Please be respectful whilst passing through.
Loop in the Ghlin woods towards Erbisoeuil
3.15 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Take the time to visit the Notre Dame de Mouligneau chapel, which is magnificent.
Stay on the paths and remember that if you have a dog with you, it must be kept on a leash.
The Route des Muses from Hon-Hergies
16.49 mi
+610 ft
-604 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
Follow this route and discover the rock known as "blue stone", which can be seen everywhere on houses, monuments, roads, etc. Discover the blue stone Muses. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.
In the footsteps of the bandit Moneuse from Hon-Hergies
13.98 mi
+463 ft
-463 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
Set off to discover the architectural heritage of the Bavaisis municipalities. This route mainly follows the cycle node network.
The Baudour Woods (East)
7.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Easy hiking for pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders, and for every season: in spring there are pretty flowers, in autumn there are colours and mushrooms.
Tour of the chapels in Hon-Hergies
8.07 mi
+95 ft
-98 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
"La Tournée des Chapelles" is aimed at experienced walkers and runs through the Hogneau valley.
It follows farm tracks and small roads and connects the hamlets of Hon and Hergies.
Route of old machines in Hon-Hergies
5.47 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Hon-Hergies (Nord)
Complementary to "la Tournée des Chapelles" (the Chapel Tour), this route allows you to discover old agricultural machinery and connects different generations through its theme.
A historical and rural route: blue stones and oratory instruments from the beginning of the last century, installed in official locations and also in private homes, recall the economic history of the village, between the stone and the bocage.
Route from Villars to Taisnières-sur-Hon
6.41 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Taisnières-sur-Hon (Nord)
This route partly overlaps with the circular route between the streams. A walk along narrow paths winding through the bocage, where trees and water vie for attention, offering a chance to discover the diversity of the natural habitats.
Circular route between the streams starting from Taisnières-sur-Hon
6.45 mi
+197 ft
-197 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Taisnières-sur-Hon (Nord)
Walk along small paths that wind through the bocage, where trees compete with water for attention and where you can discover the diversity of natural environments.
The quarries of Bavaisis
20.77 mi
+741 ft
-748 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
The route highlights activities related to the Bavaisis subsoil. You will pass numerous sand, clay and stone quarries. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.
Marble Valley Route starting from Gussignies
5.82 mi
+269 ft
-269 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
This route runs through the Hogneau valley along small roads or paths on the outskirts of the villages of
Bellignies and Gussignies.
Stone, the blue gold of the marble valley from Gussignies
3.19 mi
+213 ft
-207 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
This trail is particularly suitable for families, offering an insight into stone quarrying and industry.
A picturesque loop between the French Avesnois and the Belgian highlands
11.95 mi
+633 ft
-604 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Gussignies (Nord)
Starting from and returning to the Brasserie au Baron, traveling between the Avesnois Nature Park in France and the Haut-Pays Nature Park in Belgium, this hike brings together the most picturesque segments through back alleys, winding paths, remarkable village centres, paths through the wooded countryside and old railway lines.
The Stambruges Forest, the Bouillante Spring and Belœil Castle
8.95 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Discover the undivided forest of Stambruges, its avenues and paths, and the mystery of the Fontaine Bouillante. Follow the narrow streets of Belœil and Stambruges and marvel at the Château du Prince de Ligne, the ‘Belgian Versailles’.
Two other walks are available: “The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges” and “The Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal”. This one is intended as a summary of the two (excluding the Mer de Sable) but follows different paths and lanes.