Le Sourd d'Ave and La Croix de Jeumont

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The route takes turns along the GR® Monts d'Ardenne trail and the Wellin circular, via Monts and Vaulx.
The Sourd d'Ave is a resurgence of the Ry d'Ave located opposite the N835, between the E411 and the N94. There are better places, but there is no choice. The route is equipped with stairs and ropes, making it safe and secure. You can admire the work of the beavers there!
The stone Jeumont Cross dated from the late 19th century. It fell during a storm in 1984 (remains can be seen on the site), and a wooden version was erected by the Fraternité de Tibériade in 2022. The site is part of the Natura 2000 network and the chapel at the top of the hill is listed as protected heritage in Wallonia.
In addition to opening up onto rolling countryside landscapes, the trail comes quite close to two gigantic quarries, Fond des Vaulx and Les Limites. Both are worth a closer look where possible!

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.09 km
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    Average duration: 4h 00 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 187 m
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    Descent: - 180 m
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    Highest point: 305 m
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    Lowest point: 213 m
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The Sourd d'Ave

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 241 m - Car park on the N94 with picnic table.
  2. 1 : km 0.48 - alt. 245 m - N94
  3. 2 : km 2.29 - alt. 242 m - Wellin
  4. 3 : km 3.33 - alt. 260 m - La Marlière
  5. 4 : km 5.6 - alt. 283 m - View of the Fond des Vaulx quarry
  6. 5 : km 8.25 - alt. 219 m - Start of diversion
  7. 6 : km 8.74 - alt. 220 m - Sourd d'Ave
  8. 7 : km 8.9 - alt. 213 m - End of the diversion.
  9. 8 : km 10.38 - alt. 259 m - View of the Carrière des Limites quarry
  10. 9 : km 11.53 - alt. 274 m - Chapel and Cross of Jeumont
  11. S/E : km 12.09 - alt. 241 m - Car park on the N94 with picnic table.

Notes

In noisy areas – near national roads, motorways and quarries – put on your headphones, connect your smartphone and play your favourite music.
The only picnic table is at the starting point.
However, there are a few benches where you can sit and admire the scenery.

Please note:
Autumn/winter 2025: although the "Wellin, par Monts et par Vaulx" circular is very new, it is already interrupted and impassable under the E411 viaduct due to work on the Ry d'Ave canal to prevent destabilisation of the viaduct piers. Detour (unfortunately not indicated on the ground, which is a great shame) via the N835 and N94.

Follow the GPS track carefully, even if some sections do not appear on the maps.

Worth a visit

Not too far away: the Caves of Han, among the most beautiful in Europe.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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