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Helpe Majeure (rivière) walks
From Eppe-Sauvage to Sivry, the journey of ValSy the black stork
AONB
3.63 mi
+302 ft
-305 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
As part of the Baladavesnois collection, this trail allows you to discover forest and aquatic environments.
Cross-border walk to Lake Val Joly
Visorando Member
14.05 mi
+856 ft
-856 ft
7h 10
Moderate
Departure from Sivry-Rance (Hainaut)
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.
Tour of Val Joly
14.77 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,017 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
This varied walk around Val Joly will enable you to discover the beauty of this little Switzerland of the North. The lake, unspoilt hedged farmland, Avesnois houses and villages will give you a chance to appreciate the variety of landscapes in the south of the North department.
From Helpe to Bois l'Abbé and Liessies
7.27 mi
+486 ft
-512 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Liessies (Nord)
Explorational tour of the Forêt Domaniale de l’Abbé Val Joly - can be combined with the Parc de Liessies tour.
Route des plaideurs (lit. "route des litigants") in Taisnières-en-Thiérache
6.31 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Taisnières-en-Thiérache (Nord)
This rural route, through the Avesnois bocage, is cut in half by the Helpe Majeure river. Walkers will discover a unique architectural heritage: numerous oratories and a water mill dating back to the 12th century. The route follows pleasant country lanes and dirt tracks, with no difficulties.
Route des oratoires de Dompierre-sur-Helpe
4.63 mi
+121 ft
-121 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Dompierre-sur-Helpe (Nord)
Discover the small religious heritage sites of the Avesnois region.
The Smugglers’ Route in Ohain
6.82 mi
+98 ft
-98 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Ohain (Nord)
This route offers a beautiful view of the countryside. As well as the rural scenery, you’ll enjoy the forest section and might even spot a squirrel.
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The Blue Stone Route in Wallers-en-Fagne
2.60 mi
+85 ft
-85 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Wallers-en-Fagne (Nord)
An easy route marked by blue stone milestones showcasing stonework, tools
and stone-carving techniques. Suitable for all seasons.
Mills and kiosks in the Avesnes region
28.44 mi
+879 ft
-866 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
The route takes you to four kiosks and four water mills. You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.
Discover the oratories and chapels starting from Marbaix
16.42 mi
+577 ft
-577 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Marbaix (Nord)
This route in the Baladavesnois collection allows you to discover numerous oratories. Each one is unique. Built in blue stone, witnesses to times gone by, they come in different shapes.This ride will take you into the heart of the rolling countryside of the Avesnois, with pollarded trees typical of the landscape of the Avesnois Regional Nature Park.
Mills and kiosks in Thiérache
26.20 mi
+623 ft
-614 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Maroilles (Nord)
The route takes you on a tour of three kiosks and three water mills.It winds through the Avesnois countryside, with its hedgerows, pastures and orchards that are so characteristic of the Thiérache landscape. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists, while the shorter version is accessible to families.
Chemin d'Art in Liessies
4.12 mi
+751 ft
-748 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Liessies (Nord)
Détours is an association created in 2024 by residents of Liessies and the surrounding area with the aim of promoting the remarkable architectural and landscape heritage of the Avesnois region and developing art and culture for its residents and visitors. Young and old alike will discover works of art created with respect for the landscape and biodiversity as they stroll along paths and trails. The association is currently developing an art trail in the Liessies Abbey Park, the Bois l'Abbé Forest and the village of Liessies with the participation of six artists.
The big circular from Lac du Val Joly (mountain biking)
29.08 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,220 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
Continuing on from the "leaning bell tower" route, this route takes you even further north, towards the small villages of Solrézis. This journey requires a great deal of determination, even though the return journey is easier, as it is mostly along the Avesnois Greenway, a route reserved for soft mobility and part of a vast network of cycle routes. You are on EuroVelo 3, known as the Scandibérique, which links Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
The leaning bell tower from Lac du Val Joly (mountain biking)
20.53 mi
+892 ft
-883 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
An ideal route for exploring the peaceful, unspoilt countryside. The path winds its way through fields and along small roads. Numerous oratories dot the landscape. Each chapel or oratory has its own characteristics and history. In the distance, you can see the curious leaning bell tower of the church of Solre-le-Château. Legend has it that a young maiden on her wedding day caused the impertinent bell tower to lean. The route follows the old railway line, which has been converted into a gentle path for easy cycling.
Le Pré du Parc at Lac du ValJoly (mountain biking)
8.53 mi
+505 ft
-479 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
This route takes you to the grounds of Liessies Abbey, which is sure to put a smile on your face, as its name Laeticia means something like "joyful village". The route skilfully combines hedgerows, woods and the Voie Verte, a greenway reserved for soft mobility and part of a vast network of cycle routes, EuroVelo 3, known as the Scandibérique, which links Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
Towards Ferme de la Motte through the forest and along the greenway.
9.30 mi
+433 ft
-430 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A circular cycle route to explore the national forest, the Ferme de la Motte farm and Liessies Castle.
Cycling to Solre-le-Château
19.70 mi
+663 ft
-656 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A beautiful bike ride that takes you to the famous leaning bell tower of Solre-le-Château via Liessies, where you can explore the Parc Départemental de l'Abbaye.
Circular cycling in Forêt l'Abbé - Val Joly
16.07 mi
+728 ft
-725 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
Cycling route through the Bois l'Abbé forest
Blue stone, from quarrying to construction in Wallers-en-Fagne
2.16 mi
+128 ft
-112 ft
1h 05
Moderate
Departure from Wallers-en-Fagne (Nord)
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...