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Gruyères walks
Around the Ecogne Valley
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6.29 mi
+472 ft
-404 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Gruyères (Ardennes)
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.
Between Barbaise and Raillicourt
5.20 mi
+272 ft
-243 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Barbaise (Ardennes)
A walk for those who wish to stroll through the countryside when it’s not too hot (there aren’t many woods). The village of Barbaise has installed a number of truly welcome features, all with a touch of humour: an exhibition of paintings from different periods in the washhouse, a trail featuring moral lessons from fables accompanied by sculptures around the village, and a flower-filled pond alluding to Brussels’ Manneken-Pis.
The Ganguille dolmen and the villages of Bolmont and Hardoncelle
4.98 mi
+554 ft
-554 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Saint-Marcel (Ardennes) (Ardennes)
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.
Saint-Marceau and the banks of the Vence
4.78 mi
+174 ft
-200 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from La Francheville (Ardennes)
A short hike that starts in the woods of La Francheville, continues to Saint-Marceau and ends along the banks of the Vence river, passing some industrial wasteland and the remains of water mills.
The banks of the Meuse between Mézières and Warcq
4.50 mi
+26 ft
-26 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
A short walk off the beaten track along the banks of the Meuse, between Mézières and Warcq. Suitable for walking or mountain biking. Easy to follow and no significant elevation gain. A short section through the town of Warcq to cross the Meuse and the Sormonne, but most of the route is in the countryside.
Charleville and Mézières: two histories for one town
4.84 mi
+33 ft
-36 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Charleville and Mézières have had two very different histories. One was built on the orders of an Italian nobleman, Charles de Gonzague, whilst the other came into being thanks to the work of its craftsmen and the determination of its merchants.
From the Maison des Ailleurs to the Château des Fées in Charleville-Mézières
6.22 mi
+374 ft
-348 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Circular around a bend in the Meuse downstream from Charleville. The start is not far from Place Ducale. Parking is available at the campsite near the footbridge or near Avenue Gustave Gailly. There are some hills and a few high-speed roads to cross.
In the Bois de la Havetière
5.74 mi
+620 ft
-604 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Short hike in the forest near Charleville.
Circular route around the island of Montcy-Saint-Pierre
2.77 mi
+43 ft
-43 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Charleville-Mézières (Ardennes)
Tour of Montcy-Saint-Pierre Island, along the right bank of the Meuse and the Montcy Canal cutting across the meander. A very easy route combining town and countryside, suitable for all ages. Both seasoned athletes and walkers seeking a change of scenery will find something to suit them. Numerous spots for observing the wildlife inhabiting the Meuse and several viewpoints overlooking Charleville-Mézières and the surrounding area.
Ballast pits at Fort des Ayvelles
7.54 mi
+200 ft
-200 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Les Ayvelles (Ardennes)
Surprisingly peaceful gravel pits less than two kilometres from a town with over 50,000 inhabitants.
Discover a19th- century fort hidden in the woods.
Around Montcy-Notre-Dame
5.00 mi
+305 ft
-295 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Montcy-Notre-Dame (Ardennes)
Hiking between the river and the forest. Observe the beaver lodges on the two islands of Montcy, on the Meuse, and their tracks along the river. Opportunity to visit the linen museum. In the past, many houses had a wash house and the inhabitants washed the laundry of the bourgeoisie of Charleville. Montcy-Notre-Dame was nicknamed Montcy-les-Linges.
From Father Meslier to the Saint-Roger fountain
7.00 mi
+801 ft
-817 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Élan (Ardennes)
Walk through the Élan forest amidst splendid spruce and beech trees.
In the footsteps of Saint Roger, who founded Élan Abbey in 1148 (now destroyed) and the miraculous fountain that cures infertility and heartbreak.
Also in the footsteps of Father Meslier, who served in Étrépigny, Balaives and Butz from 1689 to 1729 and was an atheist and revolutionary.
Route of Saint-Roger Chapel in Élan
1.96 mi
+190 ft
-187 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Élan (Ardennes)
Set off to discover this little corner of paradise where tranquillity reigns.A forest steeped in mystery – let yourself be carried away by the birdsong...
Woodland and the hills of the Forest from Montcy-Notre-Dame
3.65 mi
+187 ft
-190 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Montcy-Notre-Dame (Ardennes)
A pleasant circular route starting from the car park in front of the church at Montcy-Notre-Dame. The route climbs gradually up to the higher parts of the village, offering a lovely mix of open stretches and shaded sections through the woodland in the Forest area – ideal for a cool outing on hot days.
Between Flize, Boutancourt and Dom le Mesnil
5.25 mi
+531 ft
-512 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Flize (Ardennes)
Beautiful views over the Meuse valley and the surrounding villages, as well as traces of the Second World War, in a place where stone quarrying has shaped its economic history.
Murtin circular loop
4.18 mi
+318 ft
-315 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Murtin-et-Bogny (Ardennes)
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.
Balcons de Meuse 2 – Le Theux via the Chemin des Carrières
3.94 mi
+190 ft
-190 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Saint-Laurent (Ardennes)
This walk allows you to explore the quarries of Romery, the Theux district in Charleville-Mézières and part of the future Voie Verte, a development programme for the banks of the Meuse. It can be combined with the previous walk starting from Ville-sur-Lumes.
Around the Montcornet quarry
3.72 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Montcornet (Ardennes) (Ardennes)
A short, easy walk in the woods of Montcornet.
Between the Rimognelle and the Sormonne
6.84 mi
+676 ft
-696 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Rimogne (Ardennes)
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.
Along the Richolle in Rimogne
4.94 mi
+364 ft
-364 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Rimogne (Ardennes)
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.
From the Omont wash house to the La Horgne wash house
5.76 mi
+407 ft
-610 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Omont (Ardennes)
As part of the art event "Ma dernière chemise" (My Last Shirt) created by Sam Peeters (a resident of Omont), you are invited to walk or cycle from the Omont wash house to the La Horgne wash house. The wash houses will host a temporary exhibition of works of art. These country lanes in the heart of the Crêtes Préardennaises will give you a beautiful glimpse of the region, its forests, its hedgerows and its villages.
Please note: this online hike requires two vehicles if you do not want to walk back (18 km round trip).
Blombay Mill
6.32 mi
+328 ft
-315 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Blombay (Ardennes)
An easy walk that will take you through three small villages in the western Ardennes, culminating in a visit to Blombay Mill. The mill was originally built in the mid-16th century, and its renovation, carried out by a local resident, was completed in 2024.