Meix-devant-Virton walks

Leaving Meix-devant-Virton via roads with light to moderate traffic and arriving in Halanzy via similar roads does not mean the entire route is like this. No, there are quiet country lanes with beautiful views, farm tracks that turn into woodland paths, and a steep downhill stretch through a neighbourhood of holiday homes. And then there’s the River Ton, which sets the tone in its valley, along with more unexpected and unlikely paths and tracks. As I’m staying with a local, my stopping point is open to chance.

The village of Gérouville is known for its Place du Tilleul … there are many lime trees there, but that is not the original reason for its name. On this square stands the splendid remains of a tree trunk dating back several centuries, which some people mistook for a lime tree, whilst in reality it is an elm planted in the 13th century and which fell from old age in the 19th century. The full story is set out on the information panel next to it. So do step through the archway and make yourself comfortable there for a drink with friends or whilst waiting for the bus.Partly through the countryside but mainly through woodland, the walk takes you on a tour of the surrounding area. The only houses you’ll come across (apart from the centre of Gérouville) are in Limes, where the route passes by the old watermill.The short stretch in France is very rural at the start and then becomes wooded towards the end. The route passes close to another disused watermill that was once used to power a flat iron works (production of flat iron).

This second stage can be covered in a morning, leaving you free to enjoy an afternoon swimming in the Semois and/or a walk around its meander. If you’ve come to attend the street arts festival, you’ll have time to pitch your tent and grab a bite to eat before the first show on Saturday afternoon.

For this second stage, if the cockerel wakes us up early enough after a night’s camping on the farm, we’ll have no trouble packing up the tent and cycling the 30 km to Chassepierre,We’ll even be able to visit Orval Abbey halfway there. We’ll be cycling through the forest for most of the way.

What a lovely, enchanting walk! Enter the great Gaume forest. Passing through another beautiful high forest, you’ll follow a magnificent path winding through a secluded valley, where you’ll discover the Trou des Fées right at its heart. This astonishing sand dune is made up of several galleries carved out by natural erosion.

A pleasant walk passing through Montauban, the Fourneau Marchand fish market and crossing the old railway line. In summer, you can enjoy a drink on the terrace at the Fourneau Marchand!

Inspired by, modified and extended from the local signposted walk “Le Cron et sa source”, this hike circles Lahage anti-clockwise. There isplenty of woodland, though there are some open landscapes too. The highlight is, of course, the Gros Cron and its spring… a spring that looks more like a resurgence than a spring, given the flow rate.

Starting from Bellefontaine, a small village in the Gaume region, this is a lovely walk through the forests of Gaume to Meix-devant-Virton, following both sides of the Chevratte valley. Along the way, you’ll discover the Gros Cron (a remarkable geological formation in the Belgian Gaume) and its spring.

An easy circular walk starting from the Rawez Farms (large public car park on the east side) to explore the countryside and the magnificent forests on either side of the Athus–Meuse railway line. Of particular note is the beautiful stream with its stepped sections just before the Avioth Bridge.

Walk between France and Belgium from Orval Abbey to the small village of Williers on the French side. Hike along forest trails, guided by the murmur of a stream. Encounter a herd of Highland cows and, more unusually, observe traces of Gallo-Roman remains.

A short walk along the border that will allow you to discover or rediscover Orval Abbey.

A beautiful gravel route with varied landscapes and stunning views. It’s a chance to pass by Orval Abbey and perhaps stop off at the Brasserie de La Rulles. This route takes in a variety of surfaces, including roads, farm tracks and forest paths. Please note: the route is quite challenging, with some steep climbs along the way.

The magnificent Thibessart Pond, on the Mandebras Stream, features a bird and dragonfly observation point. An educational trail has been created there, focusing on dragonflies.

From Florenville to Meix-devant-Virton, our path will take us along a succession of forest tracks and paths and gravel roads. It also means leaving the gentle riverbank behind to venture deep into the steeply wooded massif on the southern slope of the Semois.

This walk is simply intended as a chance to recharge your batteries in the forest, in this case the Neufchâteau forest. Passing through the Forges de Mellier and the Étang du Cul de l'Oie.

A shaded route through the Chiny Forest, where you can explore the wild Vierre, a tributary of the Semois, after the dam of the same name.

The village of Chiny is renowned for its storytelling festival. Located on the border between the Ardennes and Gaume regions, Chiny is ideal for walking. Come and discover its magnificent views, nestled among the meanders of the Semois. Revised route