A peaceful walk from Gesves to Wagnée, with four works of art along the route

Part of the Sentiers d'Art (Art Trails) is included in this hike. You will have the opportunity to discover four works of art in a natural setting: the Triskele, the Sans refuge, the Eau d'ici and the Chaise brûlée.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.44 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 145 m
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    Descent: - 145 m

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    Highest point: 292 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 213 m

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park behind the Gesves municipal administration building.

(S/E) Join Chaussée de Gramptinne and follow it for a few metres to the left. At the first crossroads, turn left onto Rue Ry del Vau. About 150 m after passing Rue Surhuy on the right, take the Sentier d'Art on the right and follow the blue cross signs. Almost at the end of the trail, you will see the first work of art, the Triskele, followed by a second one further on, the Sans refuge.

(1) At the end of the path, turn left onto Rue de Houte and cross the stream. Continue until you reach Manoir de Houte on your left. Opposite the entrance to the manor house, turn right onto Rue Bableuse and follow it until you reach Rue du Pourrain.

(2) Turn left and pass in front of the Aubergesves. At the first left turn in the road, take the Sentier d'Art on the right. A few hundred metres further on, you will come to a farm.

(3) At the farm, take the path on the left; this is Chemin du Moulin de Wagnée. Follow it uphill. At the top, ignore the private road on the right and continue straight ahead to reach the artwork, Eau d'ici. Continue along the path and pass the isolated house on the right. Shortly afterwards, you will see the Wagnée castle farm on the right. Continue straight ahead, ignoring the path on the left for now. You will reach an old small bridge in a dark and damp spot with a mysterious charm.

(4) Turn around and after about 100 metres, turn right onto the Sentier d'Art marked with a blue cross. Enjoy this beautiful grassy country lane. At the end of the woods, continue along the Sentier d'Art on the right.

(5) Join the Gramptinne road at the artwork, the Chaise brûlée (burnt chair). Follow the road to the right, staying on the narrow grassy path. When the path ends, cross the road and take the path on the left, leaving the Gramptinne road. Follow the blue cross markings. Enter the hamlet of Golette, at the end of which you will find the Gramptinne road at the entrance to Gesves Castle.
(6) Go up the road on the left for a few metres, turn right at a chapel and walk along the castle. When you reach Rue Ry del Vau, turn right. After a few metres, admire the castle through the rusty gate. Go up Ry del Vau until you reach the crossroads where there is a chapel.

(7) Take the road that climbs to the right. At the top of this road, you will find the Gramptinne road. Turn left again to return to the municipal administration car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 265 m - Car park at the Gesves municipal administration building
  2. 1 : km 1.41 - alt. 217 m - End of the Art Trail
  3. 2 : km 2.25 - alt. 238 m - Rue du Pourrain
  4. 3 : km 2.94 - alt. 238 m - Old farm
  5. 4 : km 4.19 - alt. 292 m - Old bridge
  6. 5 : km 6 - alt. 272 m - Artwork: Burnt Chair
  7. 6 : km 7.21 - alt. 230 m - Gesves Castle
  8. 7 : km 7.82 - alt. 246 m - Chapel of Saint Barbara
  9. S/E : km 8.44 - alt. 265 m - Car park at the Gesves municipal administration building

Notes

Starting point at the Gesves town hall: Chaussée de Gramptinne 112, 5340 Gesves.
- Public parking is available behind the municipal administration building.
- Shops in the village are available opposite the town hall.
- The walk can also be done by mountain bike.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 28 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 4176428

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thank you for your feedback. I will change the title of the walk accordingly.

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AldeLa
AldeLa

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

My only regret is that we only saw one or two pieces of art along the art trail. I was a little disappointed about that. Otherwise, the trail is very pleasant and enjoyable.

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thank you for your review and for mentioning the cheese shop

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Olivier5100
Olivier5100

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very nice route taken on Saturday 26 October 2024 in beautiful weather.
This hike takes you through unusual places, far away from everything.
We encountered very few people. A short detour to the Fromagerie du Samson is a must.
I highly recommend it.

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thank you for your review 🙂

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Fille21Homme49A
Fille21Homme49A

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy and pleasant route through a pretty village with very few people

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thanks for your review, Johnsioux 🙂

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Johnsioux
Johnsioux

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A wonderful opportunity to discover the rich landscapes of the Condroz region and its heritage (the castles of Haut-Bois and Wagnée).

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thank you for your review, Isabelle. Have a nice Sunday. 🙂

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isabelle Versé
isabelle Versé

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 25, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We did this hike this afternoon (25/2) just before the rain! The landscapes are very open, you can breathe! It was nice and cool! It took us 2 hours, without a break, it was perfect.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, lively stroll past four works of art.

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Jean Mathias
Jean Mathias

Thank you for your feedback.

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Afcom
Afcom

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike in the Namur countryside, with four works of art to discover. Reliable description and signposting.
Best done when it's not too hot, as part of the route is in direct sunlight.

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GOPE
GOPE
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Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

This may be a nice walk, but after 2 km, police barriers blocked the way due to a hunt. I found this strange for a Saturday, especially as there were no signs at the start. Disappointed

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