The Grand Bois de Ham and the Sambre

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Here is a walk in the hills above the Sambre which begins by crossing the Taravisée plateau, with its wind turbines, strawberry fields, farm and castle, before entering the Grand Bois de Ham and reaching the Sambre via one of its oxbow lakes, before the river was channelled. The return route follows the towpath on the right bank, then climbs through the Bois Roly to return to the starting point.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.55 mi
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    Average duration: 3h 25 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 482 ft
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    Descent: - 479 ft
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    Highest point: 705 ft
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    Lowest point: 272 ft
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The Taravisée Farm

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 633 ft - Deminche Bridge
  2. 1 : mi 0.25 - alt. 630 ft - Taravisée wind farm
  3. 2 : mi 1.19 - alt. 682 ft - Taravisée Castle and Farm
  4. 3 : mi 2.28 - alt. 627 ft - War memorial
  5. 4 : mi 2.53 - alt. 568 ft - Grand Bois de Ham-sur-Sambre
  6. 5 : mi 3.75 - alt. 292 ft - Former, unchannelled branch of the Sambre - Sambre à finaliser
  7. 6 : mi 3.8 - alt. 299 ft - Benches - Sambre à finaliser
  8. 7 : mi 4.1 - alt. 299 ft - Towpath - Sambre à finaliser
  9. 8 : mi 4.29 - alt. 331 ft - Silica unloading quay - Sambre à finaliser
  10. 9 : mi 5.35 - alt. 272 ft - Lock - Sambre à finaliser
  11. 10 : mi 5.86 - alt. 492 ft - Bois Roly
  12. S/E : mi 6.55 - alt. 633 ft - Deminche Bridge

Notes

A few benches near the old branch of the Sambre (6).

Other walks in the area

Walking Ham-sur-Sambre circular

Visorando Member
Boucle de Ham-sur-Sambre
↔6.45 mi ↗+486 ft ↘-495 ft ◔3h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Fosses-la-Ville (Province de Namur)
A short hike in the woods of Ham and Roly, and along the Sambre. You can hike with a dog without any problems and also mountain bike, but perhaps in the other direction as the Bois Roly has quite a steep gradient, which is easier to descend by bike than to climb.

Walking From Floreffe to Franière via the towpath, between the Sambre, the abbey and nature

Visorando Member
De Floreffe à Franière par le halage, entre Sambre, abbaye et nature
↔4.19 mi ↗+108 ft ↘-102 ft ◔2h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Floreffe (Province de Namur)
A charming walk in a green setting along the Sambre, connecting Floreffe to Franière and returning via the natural part of the towpath. During this visit, you will discover magnificent views of Floreffe Abbey, the autonomous port of Floreffe, but above all, a relaxing view of nature along the naturally vegetated banks of the Sambre, which adds extra charm to this wonderful walk. You are sure to encounter birds such as herons.

Walking Adeps walk from the Floreffe Sports Centre by Mauditienne

Visorando Member
↔3.26 mi ↗+98 ft ↘-98 ft ◔1h 35 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Floreffe (Province de Namur)
Departure from the Sports Centre on Rue Célestin Hastir. The route is flat until Fontaine Ste-Gertrude. From km 2.4 to km 3.3, there is a gentle incline. After that, the route descends to the finish line. Beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.

Walking Adeps walk from the Floreffe Sports Centre via Floriffoux

Visorando Member
↔6.19 mi ↗+407 ft ↘-404 ft ◔3h 10 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Floreffe (Province de Namur)
The race starts at the Sports Centre on Rue Célestin Hastir. The course is flat until the first pond (2.4 km) and continues until km 3.8. After the Fontaine Ste-Gertrude, i.e. from km 6 to km 7, there is a gentle climb. After that, the course descends to the finish line. Beautiful views of the different landscapes.

Walking Adeps walk from the Floreffe Sports Centre by Jordion

Visorando Member
↔9.71 mi ↗+499 ft ↘-489 ft ◔4h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Floreffe (Province de Namur)
Departure from the Sports Centre on Rue Célestin Hastir. The route is flat until you reach "Le Grand Saule" at 3.5 km and continues to the "Royal du Fayt" woods, just after 5 km. Then you walk through small woods and fields. A very varied route that is not too difficult.

Walking The Orneau Valley from Spy to Onoz

Visorando Member
La vallée de l'Orneau de Spy à Onoz
↔7.52 mi ↗+584 ft ↘-584 ft ◔4h 00 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (Province de Namur)
Starting from Spy Church, overlooking the square of the same name, the route leads to the small village of Onoz through fields, which can be seen at the bottom of a wooded valley along the Orneau. From there, shaded paths follow the banks of the stream and then explore the Bois de la Veuve and Bois du Bètch-aus-Rotches woods, located on the side of the valley. The route inevitably passes by the Spy Man's cave and the museum dedicated to him.

Walking In the Betche aux Roches woods in search of the Man of Spy

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Dans le bois de la Betche aux Roches à la recherche de l'homme de Spy
↔1.94 mi ↗+161 ft ↘-161 ft ◔1h 00 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (Province de Namur)
A short walk through the woods surrounding Spy Cave to the Orneau Valley.

Walking Route A from Malonne Transitionne

Visorando Member
Itinéraire A de Malonne Transitionne
↔3.28 mi ↗+463 ft ↘-463 ft ◔1h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Namur (Province de Namur)
If you like to combine walking with history, geology and nature, the "valorisation des sentiers" (promotion of footpaths) group of Malonne Transitionne has created a 5 km route with 12 points of interest. We strongly recommend using a GPS or smartphone to guide you! Please read the "Practical Information" below carefully. Enjoy your walk and happy exploring.

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