Genappe walks

This country and forest walk takes you on a grand tour around the ruins of Villers-la-Ville Abbey (well worth a visit) along a beautiful array of village paths, country lanes and forest trails.

Les Bons Villers, Villers-Perwin, Villers-la-Ville... these three Villers, among the many others in Wallonia, share the border between Hainaut and Walloon Brabant on a plain called Chassart, named after the prosperous factories built inthe 19th centuryby the Chassart family just a few miles away.Countryside, countryside and more countryside: that's what you'll find on this refreshing ride.

Inthe 19th century, the Dumont family founded the Établissements de Chassart, modernised agriculture and livestock farming and set up a sugar factory following the development of beet cultivation in the region. This was followed by the creation of a distillery and the production of the famous Chassart Vieille Cuvée genever. In 1906, the family name was ennobled to Dumont de Chassart.

This is an easy walk, about an hour's drive from Brussels. You will discover the two castles of Écaussinnes as you walk through the forest, along country roads and paths with the Ronquières Tower as a landmark.

An easy walk through woods and along the Meerdaal Forest and meadows with beautiful views of the Nethen valley.

Une balade parmi les maisons et sites remarquables de la ville du Roeulx.

The central canal and the historic canal have joined forces with a short stretch of the Haine to create a delightful walk along the water.

A hike that offers panoramic views of magnificent valleys and, above all, the Wanze. Gottignies is a beautiful village in the municipality of Le Roeulx, nestled between two hills. The church of St Léger has recently been renovated. Several walking routes are available. Here, the 20 km route is used by the village walking group, "Les Marcheurs Gottignards"

Starting from the hamlet of Les Bruyères, this walk first takes you to Wagnée before introducing you to the Tournibus forest and the surrounding countryside on the borders of Biesme (Mettet), Fromiée (Gerpinnes) and Hanzinelle (Florennes).Superb forest and countryside landscapes, peaceful and sheltered from the hustle and bustle of modern life.A real delight of trees, crops and flowers in tune with the seasons.A unique discovery between the GR® 129 Renaix-Dinant and the GRP® 125 Tour de l'Entre-Sambre-et-Meuse.You can also start at Place d'Hanzinelle (easy parking) if you are coming from Florennes or Gerpinnes.

This is a 10 km route through the countryside around the village of Laneffe, with a few wooded sections along beautiful paths. There is a large car park at the starting point. The walk begins by following part of the "Tour St-Eloi". This is the route taken by the St-Eloi procession during the village's traditional folk walk. From (4), it continues towards the heights of the village, where you can see the surroundings towards Charleroi. The end of the route gives pride of place to the green countryside before returning to the village.

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

In the heart of the Namur Condroz region lies the village of Falaën, one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Starting from here, you will pass the ruins of Montaigle Castle.

Set off on a 44 km bike ride to discover the varied landscapes of the Sambre Avesnois. This circuit takes you from Boussois to the superb site of Watissart, crosses Jeumont and crosses the Belgian border. You will then follow the Salmagne aerodrome before enjoying the peaceful calm of the towpath. An ideal getaway combining nature, industrial heritage and the pleasure of cycling.

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.

Not familiar with Onhaye? Here's a little preview!Don't worry, there aren't only bell towers in the region, but you will come across a few along the way.And not just those of churches and chapels... there are also one or two castles with turrets similar to the usual bell towers of our villages.

A challenging hike combining heritage, nature and history, the 66 km cross-border trail is for you. Pass from France to Belgium, then from nature to history, in just a few pedal strokes.

If the need for silence, tranquillity, and rolling pastoral landscapes takes hold of you, the Bois de Fagne circuit will fulfil your needs and leave you feeling rested and in the holiday spirit... It’s hard to believe you’re so far north, especially if the sun is out.

From the ruins of Château Thierry to the Cascatelles, passing by the Drapeau viewpoint and the banks of the Meuse.