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Lens (Belgique) walks
Bois de la Provision from Lombise
Visorando Member
6.95 mi
+184 ft
-184 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Lens (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Wander through the quiet streets, narrow lanes and footpaths of the pretty villages of Lombise and Cambron-Saint-Vincent. Take the Chemin Royal and discover the two châteaux nestled in this beautiful countryside.
The pretty rolling countryside of Thoricourt
4.51 mi
+89 ft
-82 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
Set off to explore the pretty village of Thoricourt, its castle and numerous small chapels.
Castles in the Hainaut countryside
11.33 mi
+249 ft
-253 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Soignies (Hainaut)
The vast, gently rolling countryside of this part of Hainaut is dotted with isolated farms scattered between villages and hamlets.The horizon is often blocked by trees, sometimes arranged in copses, sometimes in rows along paths or village streets, and sometimes grouped together in woods, such as those of Cambron or La Provision. And then, here and there, hidden around a bend in the road, you will find a castle or two.
Notre-Dame de Fatima Chapel, Bois de Ligne and Maquis de Saint-Marcoult
9.07 mi
+518 ft
-522 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
Set off along the paths, trails and beautiful forest lanes to explore the Bois de Ligne and the Saint-Marcoult scrubland, and enjoy the sweeping panoramic views of Wallonia Picarde.This hike follows the start and end of the beautiful circular Boucle à Silly hike in the Mauvinage district.It is, in a way, a longer version that will allow you to discover the Bois de Ligne, the Bois d'Enghien and the Maquis de Saint-Marcoult.
Circular route starting from Graty
3.61 mi
+207 ft
-194 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Silly (Hainaut)
Walk starting from Graty, exploring the chapels nestled in the Bois d'Enghien via little-used lanes, meadow paths and woodland trails. Part of the evening walks organised by the "Plaisir de la marche Silly" group.
The Baudour Woods (East)
7.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Easy hiking for pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders, and for every season: in spring there are pretty flowers, in autumn there are colours and mushrooms.
Loop in the Ghlin woods towards Erbisoeuil
3.15 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Take the time to visit the Notre Dame de Mouligneau chapel, which is magnificent.
Stay on the paths and remember that if you have a dog with you, it must be kept on a leash.
Circular route through the Bois de Ghlin and the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise
3.44 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Start at the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel, listed as a monument and site on 17 March 1977, which is the venue for the procession in Ghlin on the weekend of 15 August and for the Car d’Or procession in Mons.During the route, you will pass through the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Belgium. Please be respectful whilst passing through.
Ghislenghien - Coqueréaumont
16.24 mi
+430 ft
-374 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lessines (Hainaut)
This third stage links two small villages in northern Hainaut: Ghislenghien and Coqueréaumont. It passes through Ath, where there are sports shops. This walk allows you to discover the two Dendre rivers, the eastern one flowing into the western one within the town, and to walk along the Way of St James. The route then heads back into the countryside, which is very hilly, heading westwards.
Circular around Saint-Denis
6.74 mi
+367 ft
-384 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Here is an exotic walk around the Étangs de Saint-Denis, which also passes through woods, fields and small streets.
Tour of the Biévène block
2.73 mi
+69 ft
-46 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through some of the villages in Biévène. Route is entirely on tarmac. No galloping on trails.
The route can be explored on horseback, by bike or on foot.
The trails of Biévène
5.06 mi
+184 ft
-203 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through various dirt tracks in Biévène. The route does not pass through the centre of Biévène, but it is possible to get there by taking a short detour of 5 to 10 minutes.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
St-Marcoult woods
18.73 mi
+682 ft
-676 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the centre of Bassilly, Silly station, the Écurie du Souhait stables in Silly, the centre of St-Marcoult and the woods of St-Marcoult.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
The Ollignies Ravel line
7.80 mi
+164 ft
-138 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Walk starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the Ravel in Ollignies, the Château de l'Estriverie and the Bois de Bois-de-Lessines.
This route can be enjoyed on horseback, by bike or on foot.
La Tourette in Bois-de-Lessines
5.36 mi
+167 ft
-151 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing through the Bois-de-Lessines woods. Some of the trails are suitable for galloping.
Outing to be done on horseback, by bike or on foot.
Château de l'Estriverie
3.55 mi
+164 ft
-141 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bever (Brabant flamand)
Ride starting from the Basse Couture stud farm in Bois-de-Lessines, passing by the Château de l'Estriverie and the Bois-de-Lessines woods. Some trails are suitable for galloping.
The route can be explored on horseback, by bike or on foot.
The Gottignies Artists’ Walk
4.39 mi
+266 ft
-243 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
This walk is designed to show you all the different facets of our beautiful village of Gottignies. You’ll love it – it’s a lovely, rural walk.
Sometimes quite challenging and sometimes easy, neither too long nor too short: just the right length.
Circular of the Gottignards Marcheurs
13.68 mi
+551 ft
-535 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
This walking route offers panoramic views of magnificent valleys and, above all, Wanze.
Gottignies is a beautiful village in the municipality of Le Roeulx, nestled between two hills. The Church of St Léger has just been renovated.
Several walking routes are available. Here, the 20 km route is used by the village walking group "Les Marcheurs Gottignards".
Discovering Basse Wanze
Tourist office
7.16 mi
+207 ft
-213 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Discover Gottignies and Ville-sur-Haine as you follow the meandering course of the Wanze. This river, which can also be spelled "Wance", rises in Montauban and flows through the small village of Gottignies before joining the Haine in Ville-sur-Haine.
Discovering Haute Wanze
5.57 mi
+322 ft
-335 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
The Wanze is a small river that flows through Gottignies and into the Haine at Ville-sur-Haine. This walk takes us to the source of the river, which you can ford. It's a great way to discover the bucolic landscapes of this small village.
Little Switzerland in the Rhone Valley
2.81 mi
+171 ft
-177 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Discover the village of Gottignies with its hills, valleys, magnificent panoramic views and tranquillity. A bucolic landscape waiting to be explored.
The Wanze Valley starting from Gottignies
7.81 mi
+410 ft
-404 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Le Rœulx (Hainaut)
Explore the beautiful Rhône countryside and follow the meandering course of this pretty little river. An easy walk, with no large forests to cross but vast landscapes along dirt tracks.
The Stambruges Forest, the Bouillante Spring and Belœil Castle
8.95 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Discover the undivided forest of Stambruges, its avenues and paths, and the mystery of the Fontaine Bouillante. Follow the narrow streets of Belœil and Stambruges and marvel at the Château du Prince de Ligne, the ‘Belgian Versailles’.
Two other walks are available: “The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges” and “The Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal”. This one is intended as a summary of the two (excluding the Mer de Sable) but follows different paths and lanes.
The Bois d'Havré and the Notre-Dame de Bon-Vouloir Chapel
2.66 mi
+66 ft
-66 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A route through the Bois d'Havré and its beautiful paths, accessible to pushchairs and wheelchairs. With a lovely chapel halfway along the route. The route is dotted with benches and features a fitness trail. A lovely, flat walk.
On horseback around Ville-sur-Haine
10.05 mi
+171 ft
-161 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
The name of this village is said to come from the presence of a Roman villa built along the Haine River. The name evolved over the centuries, becoming 'Villa-Super-Hoeniam' (1240), 'Ville-Sour-Haine' (1293), 'Ville-sur-Haysne' (1660) and 'Ville-Sur-Heine' (1744). This walk will take you mainly along the towpaths of the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Centre Historique.
Havré Castle and the Bois du Rapois
4.89 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
The Castle of the Dukes of Havré, numerous paths through the gardens and meadows, as well as the walk around the Bois du Rapois, which is less frequented and wilder than the Bois d’Havré.
Tour at the foot of the Levant slag heap in Cuesmes
2.03 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A short walk along a small section of the Ravel and around the bottom of the Levant slag heap. You will see the Levant site and the remains of the old coal mine.If you feel brave enough, you can climb to the top.
Bois Là-Haut in Hyon
3.27 mi
+236 ft
-230 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
The Hyon waterfall, the Trouille river, quiet streets, paths, wooded and country lanes leading up to Bois là Haut enhance this 5 km walk, which is slightly steep in places. Information boards provide details about the history of the waterfall site.
The German-British cemetery and the Champ à Cailloux in Saint-Symphorien
4.19 mi
+528 ft
-335 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
An easy country walk starting from the German-British cemetery of the 1914–1918 war. This cemetery is well worth a visit for its unique layout and its century-old trees, which make it a small botanical park. Here lie the first Commonwealth soldier killed in action and the last! You will notice the presence of numerous flint fragments, which gave the Champ à Cailloux its name.