Flaignes-Havys walks

A short route in a forgotten corner of the Ardennes department, from the church at Aouste to the rural village of Laval d'Estrebay and the hamlet of La Vallée.

A beautiful route that is generally easy to walk. However, there are two stream crossings that add a little spice to the route. The route offers beautiful views of the Thiérache region and the Pre-Ardennes ridges. You will also encounter a little railway history.

On this route starting from Tarzy, you will cross the Ruisseau de Bosneau twice; it changes its name successively to Petit Gland, Gland, Oise and Seine. You’ll also encounter the typical features of the Thiérache region: meadows, hedgerows, cows, wind turbines and sweeping views.

A route offering varied landscapes (mill and reservoir, rock folds, woods, meadows) with a view of the Saint-Quentin de Rimogne mine headframe and the hamlet of Bogny with its picnic area.

Short hike in the slate quarry area of Rimogne. From the Étang de Rosainruz to the Étang de la Passée in a Natura 2000 area. A path under the trees, near the Richolle stream, among blueberry and lily of the valley bushes.

A route that explores the area between the A304 and the old N43 national road. You will enjoy beautiful views of the Pre-Ardennes ridges and the Meuse basin. You will encounter the Sormonne and Rimognelle rivers.

In this corner of Thiérache, the forest, ponds and waterways have been the driving force behind various economic activities throughout the ages. Livestock farming also plays an important role in this region of scattered settlements and hedgerows. This hike can be shortened by almost half. See Practical Information 21/08/2024: Hike modified.

A walk offering 360° panoramic views and taking you from one valley to another. As well as the Dolmen de la Ganguille, don’t miss the viewpoint over the Audry Valley and Hardoncelle Castle.

This route allows you to discover Saint-Michel Church, its wash house on the Vaux and the national forest that stretches across several municipalities. Moderator's note : many hikers seem to have had difficulties on this route, see reviews, use a GPS.

This walk takes you around Lac des Vieilles Forges in the Ardennes.This is a very accessible route, mainly through forest, but you can add more sections along the lake if you wish. It was a little muddy after the previous day's rain (wear appropriate footwear).

A hike through soggy terrain in the northern French Ardennes on the Belgian border. At an altitude of 300 m, you’ll need to cross a multitude of streams and springs to complete this route. Waterproof footwear is essential.

A short, easy walk in the woods of Montcornet.

Walk along the lake on the undeveloped shore, then return to the starting point through the forest on the heights of the Bois de Renwez.

This hike follows one of three routes created by the Maginot Association in La Neuville-aux-Joûtes. Along varied paths, you will discover a pretty village in the Thiérache region, set among hedgerows and livestock farms, as well as four military structures from the Second World War.

A bucolic walk through the Ardennes countryside and forest. Enjoyable for families, no major difficulties apart from the distance. Lots of animal tracks, wallows, a few fallen trees across the path, a stream crossing, and a few historic sites.

An excursion on the French-Belgian border that follows the Artoise or Wartoise and allows you to see several remains of the Maginot Line. Imagine yourself as a French soldier in 1939, working hard to complete the blockhouses before the war.

This walk starts at the Étang de la Fourchinée nature reserve, crosses the Bois de Saint-Remy and then the Bois de Seloignes, before returning along a small tarmac country road for about 1,500 metres. In the Bois de Seloignes, you will pass close to the Source de l'Eau Blanche.