Froidchapelle walks

Hike mainly on Ravel routes, through woods, fields and along the shores of Lac de la Plate Taille.

This walk, starting from the Barrage de l’Heure, begins by descending to the foot of the dam to reach the Beaupont district, before heading due east towards the Ry Jaune valley, one of the streams that feed the Eau d’Heure lakes. On the return journey, the route passes through the village of Soumoy to reach the Ry Jaune, runs alongside the lake of the same name and crosses the Bois des Maréchaux back to the starting point. Forest, countryside and lakeside scenery.

Here is the eleventh stage in a very beautiful region combining woods, fields and meadows. Steep ascents and descents, spectacular farmhouses and stunning landscapes form the backdrop to this walk.

Long hike starting from Sautin in the municipality of Sivry-Rance, through the Bois de Bruyère towards Lac du Val Joly, in the French municipality of Eppe-Sauvage, partly following the Transylvestre andGR®®125Tour de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse trails. Wooded and rural, the route alternates between forest trails, country lanes and local roads.

Circular between bocage and woods, from Eau d'Eppe to Ry de Fromont. Montbliart is a small village in Belgium surrounded by hamlets and farms. The built heritage is typical.Montbliart was also the headquarters of an academy of surrealist artists (painters and poets) who created an art magazine, the Daily-Bul (information panels in front of the village hall).

Well ventilated on this plateau favoured by wind turbine installers, the walk takes you through the countryside around Senzeilles, starting from Villers-Deux-Eglises.This village once had two abbeys (Premonstratensian and Benedictine) and therefore two churches. The transfer of rights from one to the other in 1588 brought this situation to an end. There is now only one church, which is monumental in comparison to the size of the village.The wooded stretch between Villers-Deux-Eglises and Soumoy is sheltered from the wind. The section along the old line of the 132 railway line is sheltered too.

Hiking from Anes et Co (Walcourt) Half-day donkey ride Route via GR®, fields, woods and village, view of the Eau d'Heure dams Option to extend to other attractions located around the Eau d'Heure lakes region

The Virelles Pond, known locally as "Lac de Virelles", and its Aquascope are major centres for nature conservation. You will be blown away by this natural site, surrounded by green valleys, wooded slopes and picturesque villages. Along the Eau Blanche, the murmur of the waterfalls will lull you as you walk.

The Virelles Pond is a beautiful natural body of water in the Botte du Hainaut, unlike the nearby Eau d’Heure lakes, which were created by man in the 1970s. This long walk around Virelles Pond doesn’t actually take you right up to the water’s edge, as the pond has been designated a nature reserve and management of its surroundings has been entrusted to the Aquascope. There’s an entry fee to get close to the lake! That said, the route follows a short stretch of the RAVeL, plenty of footpaths and forest tracks, and a bit of tarmac, allowing you to discover, in turn, the onion-domed bell tower of Virelles Church, the Blaimont viaduct and its silent clock (a sundial erected in 2022), the northern part of La Ferrière, the Prés de Virelles nature reserve, the odd bit of work by our beaver friends, a very damp woodland area beyond the Prés de Virelles, and a path that gets particularly muddy in winter after the picnic area.

Legend has it that Charles V, on his way to Beaumont, was somewhat roughened up by three men from Auvergne. Upon arriving in town, they were recognised by the emperor, swiftly tried and immediately hanged. One of them is said to have exclaimed: ‘Beaumont, city of misfortune: arrived at midday, hanged by one o’clock.’ On 14 June 1815, Napoleon and his troops, en route to Waterloo, spent the night in Beaumont. Discover Beaumont, the villages of Barbençon and Solre-Saint-Géry, and the Hante(s) valley

A very hilly and wooded cross-border circuit that takes hikers through rich, wild countryside. Suitable for experienced walkers.

: Please note: trail temporarily closed due to works__ A family route from the Baladavesnois collection, exploring birds and flora.

This beautiful circular loop allows you to discover the tranquillity of the countryside and forest in the triangle formed by the communes of Beaumont-Sivry-Rance and Solre-le-Château, as well as the Château de Lanthier, a magnificent white spot in its forest setting.

The large Chimay forest can be reached by first crossing some pretty countryside. And it's the same again for a kilometre as you leave the woods to the south-east of Seloignes. The end, from km 14, is back in the countryside.

A walk for those nostalgic for the little mountains, with their valleys, plateaus and streams spanned by old stone bridges. A walk for lovers of calm and nature. And as a gift for children, lots of animals: hens, roosters, ducks, buzzards, goats, sheep and, with a little patience, squirrels and roe deer in the woods... A visit to the Tower will bring a hint of culture.

A beautiful circular walk starting from Thy-le-Château to discover a little of the region's industrial past as well as its natural (countryside and forests) and human (castles, churches, chapels) treasures. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to discover the Marches de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse.

Explore the bocage landscape in the Chimay region via quiet country lanes, beautiful forest paths and hidden trails. Enjoy the stunning scenery dotted with numerous ponds in this region, which saw the arrival of American soldiers in September 1944.

Here is a circular walk that offers a mix of countryside and woodland along paths, tracks, RAVeL routes and small roads in the areas bordering Walcourt and Ham-sur-Heure-Nalinnes.Make the most of nature in spring for the flowers and in autumn for the beautiful colours in the forest.

This route crosses the countryside around the village of Laneffe, with a few woods along the way, via beautiful, accessible paths. There is a large car park at the starting point. The walk begins by following part of the Tour Saint-Éloi, a path taken by the Saint-Éloi procession during the village's traditional folk march. From (4), it continues towards the heights of the village, where you can see the surroundings in the direction of Charleroi. The end of the route gives pride of place to the green countryside before returning to the village.

In the Baladavesnois collection, this walk takes young and old alike to the heart of the village’s attractions.Through a route full of questions and games, explore Wallers-en-Fagne and uncover the beautiful legend that explains the origins of the local tradition of stonemasons, who today practise their craft in this lovely village. For centuries, they have kept alive a precious craft that owes everything to the mysterious day once experienced by the young Clotaire...

An easy route marked by blue stone milestones showcasing stonework, tools and stone-carving techniques. Suitable for all seasons.

A walk that is half forest, half countryside between the villages of Fraire, Saint-Aubin and Morialmé.The route takes you along paths connecting villages, forest and country lanes, and small country roads. Please be careful not to take any paths or forest lanes that are closed to the public (to preserve the peace and quiet of the wildlife).

As the title suggests, this circular walk takes you through the Thuin countryside around the village of Biesme-sous-Thuin. A few wooded sections interspersed with a mix of paths, tracks, small roads and a bit of the RAVeL route, set in the rather undulating countryside around the Biesmelle, make for a walk with scenery varied enough to break the monotony that usually sets in over long distances in the countryside.The route passes by two former railway stations and an old mill, and offers a fine view of Thuin’s belfry at the first access point to the RAVeL.

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.

Start this loop at the Roman bridge in Montignies-Saint-Christophe. This circuit will take you through the countryside and woods, as well as past some characterful buildings between Montignies-Saint-Christophe and Solre-sur-Sambre. Throughout this loop, you will enjoy exploring all types of terrain and appreciating the rural character of this region.

A magnificent 9 km hike, following the old tram line, with views of the Hantes valley and crossing the Roman bridge.