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- Free parking is available at the foot of the church and directly opposite the school playground.
- The paths vary between meadows, dirt tracks, rocky ground and the section through the village: tarmac (very little).
- There is little elevation gain; the climbs are gentle.
- If you do the route in the opposite direction, the view will be more pleasant – not behind you – but the climb will be more challenging.
The Lassaulx Cross circular walk from Bilstain
The Lassaulx Cross commemorates Mademoiselle Lassaulx, who was fatally attacked on Friday 20 March 1903 whilst returning from Verviers, where she had gone to sell her butter and eggs and do some shopping. She succumbed to her injuries the following day. Ultimately, no culprit was formally identified. Five years later, another murder took place in the village: Mrs Ruwet suffered the same fate as her friend, Mrs Lassaulx. The investigation revealed absolutely nothing, and a veil of mystery shrouded these unpunished crimes.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.26 mi -
Average duration: 1h 50 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 361 ft -
Descent: - 390 ft -
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Highest point: 955 ft -
Lowest point: 682 ft
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 892 ft - Car park - Église Saint-Roch (Bilstain)
- 1 : mi 0.41 - alt. 873 ft - Échaliers – Prairie Tri-Dieu
- 2 : mi 0.59 - alt. 781 ft - The Lassaulx Cross
- 3 : mi 0.79 - alt. 735 ft - Junction
- 4 : mi 1.51 - alt. 738 ft - Panoramic view of the Vesdre – Nez de Napoléon
- 5 : mi 2.25 - alt. 909 ft - Flat terrain at higher altitudes
- 6 : mi 2.56 - alt. 915 ft - Panoramic view of Bilstain
- 7 : mi 2.95 - alt. 860 ft - Junction
- S/E : mi 3.26 - alt. 892 ft - Car park - Église Saint-Roch (Bilstain)
Notes
Wear walking boots.
The paths are not accessible to pushchairs or vehicles for people with reduced mobility.
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