- Level: easy (suitable for beginners)
- Equipment: comfortable shoes, bottle of water, weather-appropriate clothing
Registration and departure: (departure from the school)
Price: free
ADEPS walk along the Sept Chemins
Come and enjoy a gentle, rejuvenating walk along a fully signposted 5 km route. Ideal for all levels, this easy walk takes you into the heart of a peaceful natural setting. It’s the perfect route for relaxing, walking with family or friends, and rediscovering the pleasure of an effortless stroll.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 3.29 mi -
Average duration: 1h 50 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 390 ft -
Descent: - 387 ft -
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Highest point: 1,089 ft -
Lowest point: 738 ft
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Country:
Belgium
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Area: Massif des Ardennes -
City:
Vresse-sur-Semois -
Start/End: N 49.861483° / E 4.928696° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3009SB -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 738 ft - Laforêt
- 1 : mi 0.76 - alt. 997 ft - Les Sept Chemins
- 2 : mi 1.44 - alt. 1,047 ft - Les Conquêtes
- 3 : mi 3.1 - alt. 807 ft - Fourche
- S/E : mi 3.29 - alt. 738 ft - Laforêt
Notes
Worth a visit
- Atmosphere: natural, peaceful, relaxing
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