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Start and finish in Waudrez.
Diabéto 2026 via Bourleau
An easy, scenic route with historical and anecdotal information available throughout the walk. Although Waudrez may appear to be a village with ‘no 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: 5.02 mi -
Average duration: 2h 30 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 203 ft -
Descent: - 174 ft -
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Highest point: 407 ft -
Lowest point: 200 ft
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 272 ft - Rue Alfred Derval
- 1 : mi 0.32 - alt. 246 ft - N90
- 2 : mi 1.04 - alt. 203 ft - The Princess
- 3 : mi 1.4 - alt. 253 ft - N90
- 4 : mi 2.64 - alt. 325 ft - Fork in the road
- 5 : mi 3.26 - alt. 338 ft - Crossroads
- 6 : mi 3.95 - alt. 407 ft - Bourleau
- 7 : mi 4.3 - alt. 358 ft - Chapel of the Star
- 8 : mi 4.85 - alt. 285 ft - Chapel of Our Lady of Hal
- S/E : mi 5.02 - alt. 272 ft - Rue Alfred Derval
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