Pass by the viewpoint and Rabumont woods from Laforêt.

A pleasant, shaded route towards the Belvédère de Membre-sur-Semois and its observation tower, starting from the villages of Vresse-sur-Semois and Laforêt. The first part of the route follows the course of the Semois, then climbs almost the entire height difference to reach the viewpoint. The rest of the route is more peaceful, winding through the Bois de Rabumont on the plateau separating the two villages.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.35 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 215 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 218 m

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    Highest point: 333 m
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    Lowest point: 181 m

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Description of the walk

Car park in Vresse-sur-Semois, Rue Albert Raty, opposite numbers 16-19.

(S/E) Head towards the centre of the village and turn right towards the village of Laforêt via the Pont Saint-Lambert bridge. Continue halfway up the hill, to the end of the cemetery.

(1) After number 8 and opposite the upper end of the cemetery, turn right onto the dirt track that runs alongside a hedge and curves to the left a little further on to run alongside some pastures. After the first pasture on the right, there is a hay meadow next to a coniferous wood.

(2) Turn right into this meadow, following the pasture fence (path not very visible); at the end, turn right onto the path running behind the same pasture; this soon disappears into the undergrowth and is joined (on the left) by another path. Continue straight ahead on the path running alongside the Semois, somewhat perpendicular to and at a distance from it for about 3 km. Ignore the paths going up to the left until you reach the La Bon'ne Heur'e campsite in Membre-sur-Semois.

(3) Before the main entrance to the campsite, take the path on the far left and begin a long climb up the hillside, with a sharp right turn halfway up.
The path leads to a clearing with an observation tower offering a wide view of the Semois valley.

(4) Then take the path on the far left, opposite the viewpoint. The path soon leaves the woods and runs alongside them (on the right) and an open area (on the left). Initially flat, the path eventually descends and joins a large crossroads.

(5) Turn left onto the path that runs alongside the open area (on the left) and the edge of the woods, before finally entering the woods and beginning the descent. After a right-hand bend, the descent becomes steeper for 250 metres, until you reach a three-way intersection.

(6) As the path curves to the left, keep to the right on the trail (not very visible at first) running along the hillside, following a contour line. The trail joins some pastures and turns left, widening as it does so. It soon joins a small tarmac road. Follow this downhill to the next crossroads.

(7) Before number 47 on the street, and opposite the fountain, take the path on the left (Sentier des Légendes) and follow it for about 400 m, then turn right onto the grassy path that descends towards the Laforêt cemetery. Join the main street of the village and go down it on the left to reach the first fork you passed on the way there.

(1) Continue towards the village of Vresse-sur-Semois, cross the bridge, and turn left towards the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 184 m - Car park at 16-19 Rue Albert Raty. Cross the - Semoy (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.49 - alt. 196 m - Cemetery. Common fork A/R
  3. 2 : km 0.65 - alt. 203 m - Hay meadow: follow the fence.
  4. 3 : km 4.02 - alt. 197 m - Climb opposite the campsite.
  5. 4 : km 5.3 - alt. 323 m - Membre viewpoint
  6. 5 : km 6.2 - alt. 304 m - Large crossroads of forest paths
  7. 6 : km 8.05 - alt. 284 m - At the intersection, turn right onto the path.
  8. 7 : km 9.72 - alt. 232 m - Entrance to - Sentier des Légendes
  9. S/E : km 11.35 - alt. 184 m - Car park Rue Albert Raty 16-19

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 8243215

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike done on a Monday in January, no one else on the trails. Easy difficulty except for the climb to the Membre viewpoint, which justifies the rating of moderate.
At the end, extend the walk a little to the last viewpoint to enjoy the sculptures.

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fzutterman
fzutterman

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, mostly on lovely, fairly wild and uncrowded paths (only the viewpoint sees quite a few people). The trail after the 6 is very wild and a little overgrown, but we got through without any problems.
In summer, the return to Vresse via the Claies bridge offers an interesting alternative to the route described here.

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User 20882281

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant route with beautiful views of the Semois. The directions are very clear and easy to follow until point 6, where the path is a little harder to find and clearly not used very often. Watch out for brambles and ticks!

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le carolo
le carolo

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We had difficulty finding the path (point 2). I think we were too high up, but after walking blindly through 50 metres of undergrowth, we found the trail.
(point 3) We took a refreshing break at the campsite because it was very hot in April. The path was very steep.

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kimouche
kimouche

Magnificent view at the Belvedere

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sophieRRando
sophieRRando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the shade, ideal in the current heat.

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