ADEPS walk in Fraiture

The Condroz region is full of (small) castles and (large) farms, most of which are built from local stone. Some examples can be found in Ellemelle, Houchenée (castle), Baugnée (farm slightly north-east of the route) and Fraiture. The castle of Baugnée, on the other hand, is of a completely different style.

A pleasant and varied walk through woods and fields starting from the village of Nandrin. The route is fairly easy (apart from a slightly rough descent at km 6), offering some lovely views of the rolling Condroz countryside.

Villers-le-Temple, an ancient village marked by the Middle Ages, is set in a landscape of streams, bridges and paths connecting woods and farmland. Houripont and the Chessaine bridge bear witness to these historical passages. The Wetai and Fond d'Oxhe rivers have carved out cool, shady valleys that accompany the walk. Around the village, the Bois de Bourgogne recalls its seigneurial history, the Bois des Dames feeds local legends, and the Bellegrange and Chaumont woods alternate between dense forests and bright clearings. Schist and limestone, discreet fauna and forest flora make this hike a peaceful and immersive experience, perfect for observing nature and enjoying the peace and quiet.

A pleasant, easy walk through woods and countryside in the Liège Ardennes.

This is a circular in the Liège Condroz region, mostly through forest, although the start and end are more rural.It is always a pure delight to walk in the woods of Esneux or Anthisnes, whatever the season.Houte-si-Plou has already been the subject of much discussion and, according to legend, much water, as it is said to be a miller asking his son to "listen for rain" when he went to bed and there was not enough water in the stream to run the mill.Nowadays, the expression Houte-si-Plou refers more to an imaginary place, unknown, non-existent or simply located at the end of the world, far from civilisation.

Venture into enchanting forests, walk alongside meadows and fields of wheat, flax and rye, take in superb landscapes, and pass through villages whose architectural character remains intact. As you wander along the paths and trails, discover farmhouses bearing coats of arms and humble dwellings to which sandstone or limestone lends its nobility and value; immersing yourself in the heart of the Condroz means discovering the sources of the elements: earth, stone and water.

This route, at the eastern end of the Condroz, takes us between the villages of Rotheux-Rimière and Tavier through woods and tree-lined paths. It offers some fine views of the ‘corrugated iron’ landscape of this unspoilt region.

Set in the heart of the countryside, the hamlet of Himbe (and its castle) is a ‘pure nature’ spot, ideal for setting off on a lovely walk.This long walk presents no particular difficulties apart from a few rather muddy sections along the Néblon.Beavers are clearly present along the banks of the Néblon between kilometres 5 and 6.Shortly afterwards, the walk follows the Néblon leat (there is an old mill further on in Hamoir, off the route).The steepest climb of the walk takes you to the hamlet of Hermanne and its old water tower, converted into a residence and beacon overlooking the magnificent buildings.A stone’s throw further on, the walk passes through the village of Jenneret and its splendid buildings, not least the church and the castle-farm.