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The last two kilometres on the RAVeL (Réseau Autonome des Voies Lentes) run through the shade of trees with no view of the surrounding countryside.
Those who prefer a more open view of the countryside should take the small country road on the right just before the RAVeL.
In the Great Forest of Chimay
The large Chimay forest can be reached by first crossing some pretty countryside. And it's the same again for a kilometre as you leave the woods to the south-east of Seloignes. The end, from km 14, is back in the countryside.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 10.53 mi -
Average duration: 5h 15 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 456 ft -
Descent: - 449 ft -
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Highest point: 1,060 ft -
Lowest point: 722 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 758 ft - Allée des Princes (access to municipal campsite)
- 1 : mi 0.21 - alt. 804 ft - Chapel
- 2 : mi 1.12 - alt. 797 ft - Bivouac des Crayats
- 3 : mi 1.27 - alt. 810 ft - Étang Brouhon
- 4 : mi 1.73 - alt. 850 ft - Taille Montagne crossroads
- 5 : mi 2.35 - alt. 902 ft - Exit from bend
- 6 : mi 3.05 - alt. 1,014 ft - Chemin de Séloignes
- 7 : mi 4.38 - alt. 1,033 ft - Exit from the woods
- 8 : mi 5.98 - alt. 1,004 ft - Fourche
- 9 : mi 6.52 - alt. 948 ft - La Fourchinée
- 10 : mi 7.23 - alt. 935 ft - Pond - Eau Blanche (rivière) - Belgique
- 11 : mi 7.72 - alt. 978 ft - Crossroads
- 12 : mi 8.72 - alt. 899 ft - Houses
- 13 : mi 9.38 - alt. 771 ft - RAVeL and first picnic table
- S/E : mi 10.53 - alt. 758 ft - Allée des Princes (access to municipal campsite)
Notes
Free shaded parking at the start
No water points or shops along the route. However, there are three picnic tables in the last 2 km.
For enthusiasts: Bivouac des Crayas at point (2)
Worth a visit
Chimay Castle
Lac de Virelles and the Aquascope
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