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Merbes-le-Château walks
Between Sambre and Hantes
Visorando Member
8.96 mi
+302 ft
-285 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Merbes-le-Château (Hainaut)
Starting from the dinosaur car park in Merbes-le-Château, the walk offers a circular route through the Upper Sambre Valley, passing by the first two locks on the Belgian side and through the countryside overlooking the Hantes Valley.The route follows two pretty little sections of the tram line that once linked Binche to Montignies-Saint-Christophe.The architectural highlight of the route is the magnificent Château de Solre-sur-Sambre.
Circular route starting from Hantes-Wihéries towards the Roman Bridge.
5.57 mi
+253 ft
-240 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
A magnificent 9 km hike, following the old tram line, with views of the Hantes valley and crossing the Roman bridge.
Farms and castles around the Thure and Hante rivers
10.11 mi
+505 ft
-515 ft
5h 05
Moderate
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
Start this loop at the Roman bridge in Montignies-Saint-Christophe.
This circuit will take you through the countryside and woods, as well as past some characterful buildings between Montignies-Saint-Christophe and Solre-sur-Sambre.
Throughout this loop, you will enjoy exploring all types of terrain and appreciating the rural character of this region.
Erquelines – Soumoy
20.24 mi
+1,178 ft
-886 ft
10h 20
Difficult
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
Here is a stage whose first section may put some people off. It covers the 12 kilometres along the N40 to Beaumont.
The scenery along the route changes gradually as you approach the Eau d’Heure lakes. The slopes become steeper as you get closer to your destination, the little village of Soumoy. The arrival point – and the starting point for the following day – is chosen at random.
Circular route around Biesme-sous-Thuin
10.29 mi
+554 ft
-574 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
As the title suggests, this circular walk takes you through the Thuin countryside around the village of Biesme-sous-Thuin. A few wooded sections interspersed with a mix of paths, tracks, small roads and a bit of the RAVeL route, set in the rather undulating countryside around the Biesmelle, make for a walk with scenery varied enough to break the monotony that usually sets in over long distances in the countryside.The route passes by two former railway stations and an old mill, and offers a fine view of Thuin’s belfry at the first access point to the RAVeL.
Around Thuin
4.06 mi
+344 ft
-351 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
Around Thuin, a charming little fortified town, this short hike partly follows the Ravel 3 and Ravel line 109/2, passing through typical streets on the ramparts of Thuin and the magnificent Grand Bon Dieu woods.
Sambre and Biesmelle valleys in Thudinie
9.40 mi
+764 ft
-774 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Thuin (Hainaut)
This circular route will take you on a tour of the Upper Sambre Valley, home to Lobbes and the medieval town of Thuin.
You can also admire the meanders of the Biesmelle river and take the RAVeL path, which runs alongside a tram line connecting Biesme-sous-Thuin to the Thuin tram museum.
The left bank of the Thure and the quarries at Bersillies-L'Abbaye
5.38 mi
+361 ft
-348 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Erquelinnes (Hainaut)
Set off to explore the woods and traces of quarrying activity in the valley and play at crossing the border in the footsteps of customs officers and smugglers.
Cross the border between Jeumont and Solre-sur-Sambre
AONB
6.24 mi
+125 ft
-118 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Jeumont (Nord)
This cross-border route follows the Sambre and rural paths in France and Belgium, allowing you to discover the magnificent Solre-sur-Sambre Castle. Stroll in peace and quiet and observe the landscapes and biodiversity.
Route de Jovis Mont in Jeumont
4.80 mi
+203 ft
-230 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Jeumont (Nord)
Streets and small country roads meander along the Sambre and cross a former site where red and white marble and sandstone were quarried, used for our beloved cobblestones in the North.
Circular of Bonne Espérance Abbey
5.66 mi
+230 ft
-217 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Estinnes (Hainaut)
For this circular, park in the small car park in front of Bonne Espérance Abbey. On your return, you can enjoy a beer or a slice of sugar tart...
Circuit of the Salamandre from Cousolre
5.92 mi
+463 ft
-453 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
A walk for those nostalgic for the little mountains, with their valleys, plateaus and streams spanned by old stone bridges. A walk for lovers of calm and nature. And as a gift for children, lots of animals: hens, roosters, ducks, buzzards, goats, sheep and, with a little patience, squirrels and roe deer in the woods... A visit to the Tower will bring a hint of culture.
In the days of the marble workers, setting off from Cousolre
9.81 mi
+673 ft
-653 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
Here you are at the start of a lovely circular route that will allow you to discover the rolling outskirts of the Avesnois(on the border with Belgium).
Route from La Hante to Cousolre
8.25 mi
+541 ft
-538 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
This is a fairly challenging walk along paths and roads through wooded countryside, with the Hante valley providing a striking backdrop. There are many panoramic views, but you will need to be fit and wear good footwear.
The Cousolre Hedge Walk
6.34 mi
+374 ft
-384 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
A route taking in a few narrow streets, woods and dirt tracks in the hamlet of Les Haies de Cousolre.
Mills and Kiosks in the Solre Fagne
29.91 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,086 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
The route takes you on a journey of discovery to five kiosks and three water mills.You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.
Two Rivers Route starting from Cousolre
16.59 mi
+965 ft
-938 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
In the heart of the Hante and Thure valleys, the route can start from Cousolre, Reugnies or Bousignies-sur-Roc.
Chemin des Larrons in Cousolre
8.18 mi
+522 ft
-515 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
Route between the Hante and Thure valleys, of moderate difficulty in terms of length and terrain (200 m elevation gain). Passages in the shade of pollarded hornbeams reward the strenuous climbs.
In the footsteps of two emperors and three Auvergnats in Beaumont
10.20 mi
+607 ft
-591 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Beaumont (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Legend has it that Charles V, on his way to Beaumont, was somewhat roughened up by three men from Auvergne. Upon arriving in town, they were recognised by the emperor, swiftly tried and immediately hanged.
One of them is said to have exclaimed: ‘Beaumont, city of misfortune: arrived at midday, hanged by one o’clock.’
On 14 June 1815, Napoleon and his troops, en route to Waterloo, spent the night in Beaumont.
Discover Beaumont, the villages of Barbençon and Solre-Saint-Géry, and the Hante(s) valley
From Binche to Vodgoriacum
Tourist office
4.01 mi
+256 ft
-279 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
A walk starting from the centre of Binche to discover the town’s and the region’s medieval and ancient past.
Diabéto 2026 via the Lime Kiln
3.16 mi
+72 ft
-69 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
The start and finish are in Waudrez. An easy, rural route with historical information and anecdotes available throughout the walk. Although Waudrez may appear to be a village ‘without a history’, it has a rich past, and its proximity to Binche meant it was often occupied or even destroyed by enemy troops.
Diabéto 2026 in Waudrez
2.15 mi
+46 ft
-46 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
The walk starts and ends in Waudrez. It is an easy, rural route with historical information and anecdotes available throughout the walk. Although Waudrez may appear to be a village “without a history”, it has a rich past, and its proximity to Binche meant it was often occupied or even destroyed by enemy troops.
Diabéto 2026 via Bourleau
5.02 mi
+203 ft
-174 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
An easy, scenic route with historical and anecdotal information available throughout the walk. Although Waudrez may appear to be a village with ‘no history’, it has a rich past, and its proximity to Binche meant it was often occupied or even destroyed by enemy troops.
Leval-Trahegnies Circular Loop
3.57 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Binche (Hainaut)
The route forms a circular route that takes you on a journey of discovery along the small paths of Leval-Trahegnies.
Circuit around the Bois de Fagne
6.54 mi
+177 ft
-164 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Aibes (Nord)
If the need for silence, tranquillity, and rolling pastoral landscapes takes hold of you, the Bois de Fagne circuit will fulfil your needs and leave you feeling rested and in the holiday spirit... It’s hard to believe you’re so far north, especially if the sun is out.