The Pont d'Arcole Caves

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This hike takes you from the Meuse valley to the heights of the left bank and the village of Inzemont, initially following the course of the Feron, a small tributary of the Meuse. Along the way, you can visit the Pont d'Arcole caves, one of the many karst caves in the Upper Meuse region. The route also offers beautiful views of the valley.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.88 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 134 m
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    Descent: - 134 m
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    Highest point: 233 m
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    Lowest point: 97 m
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Description of the walk

Starting point: Place Emile Binet, Hastière-Lavaux (parking available). Follow the "yellow diamond" markings throughout the route.

(S/E) Head towards the N915 and follow it towards Anthée (north).

(1) Ignore the N936 on the right and continue on the N915.

(2) Turn left onto the Inzemont road. After the first bend (the Pont d'Arcole caves visitor centre is on the left before the bend), turn left into the woods onto the Vieux Chemin d'Inzemont, which joins the road at the entrance to the village further up. Continue straight on to the village.

(3) In the village, turn left towards the Inzemont viewpoint (magnificent panorama of the Meuse valley) and left again at the corner of the woods. Continue for about 50 metres.

(4) Turn left again to descend towards the valley. Ignore the streets on the left and continue in the same south-easterly direction until you reach the Givet road.

(5) Turn left to return to the village of Hastière-Lavaux and Place Émile Binet (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 99 m - Place Émile Binet
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 122 m - At the junction with the N936, continue straight ahead.
  3. 2 : km 1.38 - alt. 150 m - Route d'Inzemont
  4. 3 : km 2.73 - alt. 233 m - Inzemont viewpoint
  5. 4 : km 3.32 - alt. 212 m - Crossroads, on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.14 - alt. 109 m - Chaussée de Givet
  7. S/E : km 4.88 - alt. 99 m - Place Émile Binet

Notes

Extract from the 1:25,000 IGN walking map published by the Hastière Tourist Office, featuring 23 marked routes with a full bilingual description on the back.
Map on sale at the Hastière Tourist Office and the Maison du Tourisme for £7. Information at www.hastiere-tourisme.be

Most of the route follows paved roads or paths or paths in good condition. Hiking boots are recommended.

During the hunting season (October to December), please check the calendar on the website www.hastiere-tourisme.be for any closures of certain routes.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
3.6 / 5
User 25416557

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route to take

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Patrick Vanbellinghen
Patrick Vanbellinghen
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Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Walking along the side of a road with cars passing by is really not very interesting, and we couldn't find any signs pointing to the viewpoint. The villages we passed through were unremarkable. The only pleasant part was the climb through the meadows on the old Inzemont path (?). Sorry for the criticism, but nature lovers should be warned.
Patrick

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Carlito1212
Carlito1212

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

Hello, it was a first for us. Thanks to Visiorando, we had a wonderful time. The surprise is that the app alerts you when you take a wrong turn. We can't wait for the next one...

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tourisme hastière
tourisme hastière

Thank you for your comment.
We appreciate your feedback. Over time, the situation changes, and the situation in the hospitality industry as a result of the health crisis does not help to make the area attractive (cafés and restaurants closed, as well as caves, etc.).
It is certainly not the most "attractive" of our circular hiking loops at the moment.
However, it still offers some beautiful sites (notably the Tahaut district and the village of Inzemont) and views from the heights.
We invite you to discover some of our other circular loops.
Kind regards,
The Tourist Office team.

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maBe
maBe

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Journey to a disaster zone...
The first part took us between a stream full of rubbish and abandoned cafés. The second part involved a visit to a holiday village offering caravans and bungalows in poor condition.
Fortunately, the weather was fine, the distant landscapes were superb, and this surreal little trip helped us develop our sense of humour.

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tourisme hastière
tourisme hastière

Thank you for your comment.
We know that the first part is certainly less interesting, but unfortunately it cannot be avoided. Fortunately, it then leads to a more natural environment and beautiful panoramic views from the heights of the village of Inzemont.
Thank you again for your comment and your interest in our walks. We invite you to discover others (23 marked routes are available in our municipality).
Kind regards,
The Tourist Office team.

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t27
t27

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Disappointing first part, along the main road, lined with unkempt properties, which creates a negative atmosphere...

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Julien Felu
Julien Felu

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 13, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike between two Heritage Day visits in Hastière. Couple aged 71 (female) and 83 (male).
Very beautiful views of the Meuse valley. Beautiful forest climb to Inzecourt, same for the descent.
Access to the caves was closed.

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tourisme hastière
tourisme hastière

Thank you for your comment. We are delighted that you enjoyed the walk!
Please feel free to contact us for other walks in our green community.
Kind regards,
The team at Hastière Tourist Office

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coati13th
coati13th

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

We did this walk as a family (children aged 13 to 4.5). It is accessible to all. Allow an extra hour to visit the cave, which is well worth it (incredible value for money), with the option of having a drink on site.

We reached the highest point of the route just as the sun was setting. The view of the Meuse is breathtaking.
Of course, the end of the walk was a little complicated by nightfall, but the view was really worth it. The GPS track helped us get back to the starting point (while completing the circular route).

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