Diabéto 2026 in Waudrez
The walk starts and ends in Waudrez. It is an easy, rural route with historical information and anecdotes available throughout the walk.
Although Waudrez may appear to be a village “without a history”, it has a rich past, and its proximity to Binche meant it was often occupied or even destroyed by enemy troops.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 2.15 mi -
Average duration: 1h 00 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 46 ft -
Descent: - 46 ft -
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Highest point: 299 ft -
Lowest point: 226 ft
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Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 272 ft - Place de l'Europe
- 1 : mi 0.2 - alt. 262 ft - Monument
- 2 : mi 0.61 - alt. 266 ft - Fork in the road
- 3 : mi 1.28 - alt. 289 ft - Crossroads
- 4 : mi 1.96 - alt. 289 ft - Chapel of Our Lady of Hal
- S/E : mi 2.15 - alt. 272 ft - Place de l'Europe
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