Lessines walks

Tucked away in the lush Mark Valley lies Belgium’s only bi-communal nature reserve: the Rietbeemd or Prés Rosières. This 80-hectare reserve is a designated Natura 2000 site, part of which is designated as a quiet zone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A cross-border walk between East Flanders and Hainaut. This route takes in a varied landscape, mainly rural, but also featuring hedgerows and woodland. The terrain remains gentle in this undulating region.

Here is a unique route that takes in some of the less-visited corners of the Pays des Collines Nature Reserve and ventures into the hills between Ellezelles and Flobecq. It offers the chance to visit the nature reserve’s eco-museum and two beautiful churches, those of Flobecq and Wodecq.

This hike takes you on a journey of discovery through a secret corner of the Pays des Collines, where water, stone and legends come together in an enchanting setting.Follow the Tordoir stream, between meadows and ancient paths, towards Le Quesnoit, Marloyau and the Ferme de Cambroncheau, witnesses to a rural past that is still alive today.At the Philosopher's Cross, nature invites you to be silent: it is said that a wise man meditated here, or that a pilgrim found peace here.The Ronsart stream will then lead you to the mysterious Lanterne, where a strange flame is said to shine from time to time.Hubermont and Montagne Taverne reveal the geology of the area: sand, silt and iron-rich stones are home to rare flora and discreet fauna.The return via the Étrange trail concludes this walk through nature and mystery.

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.

Here is the route for a beautiful walk around Ellezelles (Picardy Wallonia). This circuit will take you to the heights of this locality, renowned for being a hotbed of witches. Capital of the Pays des Collines, it is particularly attractive to walkers for the quality of its paths and trails and its landscapes.The hike is located west of Ellezelles and passes through farmland. Please note that the witches and works of art are not on this circuit, but on the Sentier de l'étrange (Path of Strangeness), which follows another route marked with this name, east of Ellezelles

Set off to explore the pretty village of Thoricourt, its castle and numerous small chapels.

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 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.