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At the start of the walk, you can see the Château de Faulx-les-Tombes, whose turrets point skywards like pencils. Further on, the route partly follows the Drève des Arches to reach the Hautes Arches estate, passing successively by Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Les Ailes, two of the countless works of art that line the paths and trails of the region. After the Asian-style pavilion, we head towards the Gesves stud farm and the Arbre Mobile.On the way back, there is a beautiful view from the Ferme de Sart-Mère over Faulx-les-Tombes.
Arches and Wings from Gesves
Set off to explore the countryside and forests between Faulx-les-Tombes and Gesves.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 14.65 km -
Average duration: 4h 40 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 163 m -
Descent: - 154 m -
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Highest point: 288 m -
Lowest point: 139 m
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 140 m - Car park at the school and nursery in Faulx-les-Tombes
- S/E : km 14.65 - alt. 140 m
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