The Cascatelles from Falmignoul

From Falmignoul, descend via the Chemin du Crestia, followed by a short walk along the Meuse before returning to the village via the enchanting Cascatelles trail.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 204 m
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    Descent: - 196 m

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    Highest point: 266 m
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    Lowest point: 102 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at Place Roger Bodart.

(S/E) Head towards the roundabout, then take the street that branches off slightly to the right.

(1) Take the first left onto Rue Marette, then right onto Rue Moneau.

(2) Turn left onto Rue Haute, keep right at the next intersection, then turn right onto a wide, paved road.

(3) Take the path on the left between the pastures, which descends straight down towards the Meuse.
The slope is gentle. When I passed through, a few fallen trees slightly hindered progress.

(4) Once you reach the Meuse, turn left and follow the towpath.

(5) After the marina, take the path on the left that climbs up alongside the waterfalls. This section reveals a series of small waterfalls that give the place its name.
The path sometimes crosses the stream, which is very shallow; you can cross on logs or large stones without difficulty, but the path remains very wet in places.

(6) At the top of the path, take a very steep climb to the left for about 50 metres, the only slightly difficult part of the route. At the top of the steep slope, turn right to leave the woods after a few dozen metres.

(7) Follow the path straight ahead between the fields.

(8) Turn right and, after about 100 metres, turn left onto the "Chemin au naturel" created by the children of the Falmignoul school, with insect hotels and information panels [|https://www.matele.
Reach Rue des Crétias and continue to the right to reach the roundabout at the start.

Turn right to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 192 m - Place Roger Bodard
  2. 1 : km 0.08 - alt. 190 m - Turn left into Rue Marette
  3. 2 : km 0.27 - alt. 199 m - Turn left into Rue Haute
  4. 3 : km 1.02 - alt. 209 m - Path on the left
  5. 4 : km 2.2 - alt. 106 m - Turn left - Meuse (fleuve)
  6. 5 : km 3.16 - alt. 102 m - Path on the left
  7. 6 : km 4.04 - alt. 203 m - Path on the left
  8. 7 : km 5.05 - alt. 265 m - At the crossroads, go straight ahead
  9. 8 : km 6.18 - alt. 233 m - Fork in the road, turn right
  10. S/E : km 7.1 - alt. 192 m - Place Roger Bodard

Notes

The climb up the waterfalls crosses the stream in places. The passage is easy but a little wet, so it is best to wear waterproof shoes.

At the end of the route, there is a very steep section of about 50 metres.

Worth a visit

Information panels about insect hotels:

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 39 reviews

Reliability of the description
4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 3110235

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Just be careful at the end of the walk. Once you've climbed the steep hill and reached the top, rather than going straight ahead and following the path between the fields, it's better to follow the green diamond signs.

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diabloqueur
diabloqueur

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful walk starting from Falmignoul, a pretty village perched above the Meuse River.
We opted to follow the "promenade des cascatelles" route with a slight variation at the start (which passes a little above the village) and from point 6 onwards to avoid the very steep climb. I don't think it changes much in terms of the interest of the walk, which is very pretty with these little waterfalls that we were lucky enough to see flowing thanks to the generous rainfall in recent days.

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User 26344121
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Everything went well with the itinerary until halfway along the route, following the Meuse towards Waulsort. There was no (or no longer any) water carrier and we couldn't find the path to the waterfalls, which was supposed to be on our right. So we continued along the Meuse to Anseremme and made our way back to Falmignoul using our Waze app and hitchhiking. It was a shame, as it was a beautiful trip.

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User 11562388

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We had great difficulty following the route right from the start.
We had to ask passers-by for directions several times.
After passing through the woods and the last (steep) climb, we lost our way.
We still had an hour and a half to go by road. We hitchhiked so that one of us could get back to Falmignoul and retrieve the car.
It's a shame because the walk itself is very pretty.

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MumuNello
MumuNello

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk.

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A So
A So

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike with varied landscapes.
The steep climb after the waterfalls is not for everyone. It is best to be warned before setting off.
I recommend this hike, especially to see the stream cascading down in small waterfalls in the wooded area.

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Nicolas Sélenium
Nicolas Sélenium

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great trip!
It was a bit frustrating when we had to leave the beautiful waterfalls early to start the climb back up, but I guess it wasn't possible to go further.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk that we repeated with great pleasure. The majestic Meuse River impresses with its beauty and serenity. The small waterfalls add a special charm to the landscape. The route description is impeccable, making our exploration much easier.

We particularly enjoyed the diversity of the landscapes along the route. The peaceful banks of the Meuse, the picturesque waterfalls and the wooded areas provide the perfect setting to recharge your batteries and relax. At every turn, nature revealed its treasures, making this walk even more memorable.

We highly recommend this walk to anyone looking to reconnect with nature while enjoying breathtaking views of the Meuse. We can't wait to come back and rediscover this beautiful region in other seasons.

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Daniel Poley
Daniel Poley

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, the start was a little difficult because the street names are not indicated at each end. But we were correctly directed by a local resident. Note that this is a great time of year to do this hike given the flow of the river. It's a shame about the many trees lying across the river... So, a short hike to recommend

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JeanMiO
JeanMiO

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, accessible to anyone who is physically fit. I can't comment on the accuracy of the description as I just followed the route on the screen...

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Dbroq
Dbroq

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, just the right distance when it's freezing. However, the steep climb is not very well signposted, which could cause confusion.

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fleseul
fleseul

Nice walk, but the route is difficult and there are no street names, so we had to ask for directions

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Selma Ugljanin
Selma Ugljanin

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and accessible hike, especially in good weather (ground not very slippery).
I recommend it!

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kelly_rbts
kelly_rbts
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Like the other comments, I agree that the details of the hike are not very precise.
however, it was a very beautiful walk!
the natural surroundings are absolutely stunning

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JACQUES OERLEMANS
JACQUES OERLEMANS

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route, fortunately the dry weather meant that the trail wasn't slippery.
Once you reach the waterfalls, the path on the left is very steep and difficult. This section is longer than the 50 metres indicated in a discussion.
Once at the top, the countryside is magnificent with the harvests

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