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Couvin walks
The Jardin d'O, the woods of Nismes and a few geological curiosities
Visorando Member 
8.12 mi
+1,073 ft
-1,047 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
Set off to explore the pretty town of Nismes with its beautiful stone houses and unspoilt nature. Follow the Eau Noire river upstream to Petigny, climb its wooded hills and discover the Fondry des Chiens via less frequented paths, ending your hike with a visit to the Jardin d'O.
Circular Viroquoise route via Nismes and Fondry
Visorando Member 5.37 mi
+512 ft
-509 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
Walk around Fondry des Chiens. The walk starts in Nismes, then passes in front of the town cemetery before setting off on a route that alternates between wooded sections and more open areas. The walk passes by Roche aux Faucons.
Nismes and its geological phenomena
Visorando Member 
9.78 mi
+1,444 ft
-1,447 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
Over millions of years, the action of water has carved huge chasms up to 20 metres deep into the limestone. These natural chasms are called "Fondrys". In Belgium, they are only found in the Viroin region. Discover geological curiosities and viewpoints. Explore beautiful landscapes combining rocks, rivers and limestone grasslands where numerous orchids appear in spring.
Circular Fondry des Chiens in Nismes
Visorando Member 10.06 mi
+1,096 ft
-1,073 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
Standing on a rock, you look out over the natural chasm of Fondry des Chiens. The limestone soil of the region gives this place an otherworldly feel and takes you on a journey without leaving the country. Who said you had to go far away to get a change of scenery?
Around the Viroin valley from Nismes
Visorando Member 
7.62 mi
+633 ft
-640 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
In the land of old clog factories and sawmills, explore this region rich in historical sites and remarkable, unspoilt nature. Set off on your adventure and your efforts will be rewarded with sumptuous landscapes and you will fall under the spell of the beautiful villages of Dourbes and Nismes.
The Eau Blanche takes its name from the chalky mud it carries, while the Eau Noire comes directly from the woods and is therefore crystal clear. The two rivers meet to form the Viroin.
La Calestienne
Visorando Member 
6.77 mi
+1,132 ft
-1,175 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
Set off to explore the region, from castles to rocky outcrops.
The Castle of the Counts of Hamal
Visorando Member 
4.23 mi
+397 ft
-404 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
This is an easy, short hike that allows you to discover the Calestienne region and the Ardennes, with the added bonus of a view of the splendid Château des Comtes de Hamal in Vierves.
Between Ardenne and Calestienne, the Vicinal path
Visorando Member 
3.03 mi
+322 ft
-322 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
This route is an ideal walk for appreciating the topographical and geological differences between the Calestienne and the Ardennes.
Montagne aux Buis from Dourbes
Visorando Member 
6.23 mi
+663 ft
-669 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
This route takes you up to the Croix de la Roche in Lomme, where you can enjoy a magnificent view of Nismes. This limestone peak topped with a cross offers a unique view of the Viroin valley.
La Roche à Lomme is known beyond its borders for its great biological value. The rocky slope to the south-east is covered with Mediterranean-style flora, enhanced by the abundant presence of boxwood.
In Thiérache, starting from Viroinval
Visorando Member 
9.93 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,322 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
The Thiérache is a fragmented region, spread across two countries, three French departments (Nord, Aisne and Ardennes) and two Belgian provinces (Hainaut and Namur).
As you wander through the forest, discover the Namur part of the Thiérache, with the Ry d’Alyse forming the border with France, the remains of the now-abandoned slate quarries, and also the site of the Centre of Europe from the time when there were only 15 of us and the United Kingdom was still part of it.
The Virelles Pond
Visorando Member 6.37 mi
+276 ft
-302 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Chimay (Hainaut)
The Virelles Pond, known locally as "Lac de Virelles", and its Aquascope are major centres for nature conservation. You will be blown away by this natural site, surrounded by green valleys, wooded slopes and picturesque villages. Along the Eau Blanche, the murmur of the waterfalls will lull you as you walk.
Little Switzerland from Roly
Visorando Member 
14.49 mi
+994 ft
-981 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Philippeville (Province de Namur)
Set off on a journey of discovery through wooded countryside and Switzerland to the beautiful villages of Roly, Villers-en-Fagne and Sautour.
Between France and Belgium in the slate country from Le Mesnil
Visorando Member 
12.29 mi
+1,755 ft
-1,775 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Viroinval (Province de Namur)
This hike is quite physically demanding (distance and elevation), but it will allow you to discover a magnificent yet little-known region...
The French Meuse with its landscapes where stone, tortured by water but also by man, emerges here and there from the Ardennes forest to offer you sublime views...
