The route passes close to the park's magnificent aerial circuit (1) and gradually descends towards the hamlet of Forge-à-la-Plez (3), its ford over the Aisne and its TTA stop (Tram Touristique de l'Aisne, located a little way away).
The long climb through a huge beech forest leads to the Grandes Places (4) on a wide path that leaves the woods and continues on a small road towards the hamlet of Hazeilles (5).
Hazeilles is home to the natural curiosity of the Grande Houssière (6), a few acres planted with tall holly trees.
The route heads towards the hamlet of Blier, where it crosses the Aisne again near the TTA depot (7).
The inner courtyard of Blier Castle (8) is worth a quick look.
This is followed by a long climb through the countryside (with a stretch of forest) between the villages of Amonines and Magoster. As you approach Devantave, the route enters the forest at the Bois-de-Tave farm (12).
To complete the picture, the route offers a distant view of the hamlet of Laidprangeleux and the Isbelle sheepfold (cheese sold directly to the public) from the clearing you pass near kilometre 16.3.
From Chlorophylle to La Houssière
This hike, half in the forest and half in the countryside, starts at the car park of Chlorophylle Park, a forest theme park offering recreation, education and art. The path starts between the reception building, restaurant, terrace, toilets and souvenir shop, and the park itself.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 11.04 mi -
Average duration: 6h 10 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 1,237 ft -
Descent: - 1,220 ft -
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Highest point: 1,801 ft -
Lowest point: 892 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Manhay -
Start/End: N 50.240409° / E 5.597322° -
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,657 ft - Parking (free) at Chlorophylle Park
- 1 : mi 0.4 - alt. 1,594 ft - Aerial view of Chlorophylle Park
- 2 : mi 1.43 - alt. 1,457 ft - Crossroads
- 3 : mi 2.33 - alt. 1,093 ft - Forge-à-la-Plez
- 4 : mi 3.67 - alt. 1,358 ft - Croix des Grandes Places
- 5 : mi 4.9 - alt. 1,266 ft - Hazeilles
- 6 : mi 5.07 - alt. 1,237 ft - Grande Houssière
- 7 : mi 5.73 - alt. 892 ft - Blier TTA drop-off point
- 8 : mi 6.06 - alt. 984 ft - Blier Castle
- 9 : mi 6.85 - alt. 1,220 ft - Rue du Fond des Malades
- 10 : mi 7.5 - alt. 1,273 ft - N885
- 11 : mi 8.29 - alt. 1,289 ft - Fourche
- 12 : mi 8.78 - alt. 1,299 ft - Bois-de-Tave
- 13 : mi 10.08 - alt. 1,647 ft - Turn
- S/E : mi 11.04 - alt. 1,657 ft - Parking (free) at Chlorophylle Park
Notes
Warning: route with a brief description, which therefore does not offer the same guarantees as the walks usually published on Visorando.
There is an admission charge for the Parc Chlorophylle. The hike described here follows public paths and does not require you to enter the site. The shop, brasserie and toilets are freely accessible. Parking at the starting point is free.
Worth a visit
Chlorophylle Park
Aisne Tourist Tram (TTA)
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