Modave walks

A very beautiful walk in the Hoyoux valley, alternating between wooded sections, open landscapes with beautiful views and charming sites.

A fairly challenging route for beginners but a real test for experienced walkers. The terrain is very varied. There are roads and paths of all kinds. It’s a walk along the Houyou, then along the Ravel L126, through woods, fields, villages and magnificent scenery. At the end of the route, in the surrounding area, you’ll find the Vivaqua site and Modave Castle, before heading back towards Pont-de-Bonne (Modave). On arrival, you can enjoy a drink, have a bite to eat depending on the time of day, and treat yourself to an ice cream from CAPOUE.

Departure from the car park opposite the water catchment (Chaussée de Pailhe, 4577 Modave GPS coordinates: 50.448143, 5. 284329), passing by the water catchment and Modave Castle. Pass through the Ravel (an old disused railway line converted for pedestrians and cyclists) between Modave and Vyle-et-Tharoul. Return to the starting point through the woods of Vyle-et-Tharoul.

While the situation is probably clear to locals, day visitors will be completely lost.Vierset-Barse is a former municipality formed by the village of Vierset, located on the heights, and the hamlet of Barse, located below on the right bank of the Hoyoux. Today, it is part of Modave.The starting point, the old Barse railway station, on the other hand, is on the left bank and located in the current hamlet of Ereffe (municipality of Marchin).

From the village centre, the route first heads towards the church and its distinctive bell tower, then on to the castle via a beautiful tree-lined avenue.After a short tour of the castle grounds, head for the nature reserve overlooking the Hoyoux valley and the Vivaqua facilities upstream of the pumping station. This valley was once home to the village of Petit-Modave.The route follows the course of the Hoyoux (from quite a distance) through the woods to the beautifully restored old farmhouse of Tibiémont.A little further on, you will discover the hamlet of Val Tibiémont, located on either side of the Hoyoux. The ford, which can be quite impressive in flood conditions, is fortunately equipped with a small permanent footbridge. Please note that there is no railing, just a rather narrow slab laid on a few stone or concrete bases.At Clavier Station, the route follows the RAVeL, sometimes in open countryside, sometimes in the woods, to the old Modave-Village stop.

It is always a pleasure to walk along the long lane leading to Modave Castle, to catch a glimpse of it as you pass, then to discover the small, steep-sided valley of the old village of Petit Modave, before continuing towards the hamlet of Val Tibiémont and its ford. The walk continues along the wooded banks of the Hoyoux until you reach the village of Les Avins, before returning to Modave via a section of the RAVeL cycle path, then crossing the Thier de la Croix nature reserve and finally the countryside around Linchet.

This walk, probably a classic in the region, starts at Modave Castle (visits in season) and follows the Hoyoux valley, sometimes very close to the river, sometimes much further away, to the outskirts of the village of Avins.

This walk will take you to discover the magnificent Modave Castle and its gardens, as well as the Vivaqua Estate, which collects and manages part of the water supply for the city of Brussels, the Hoyoux valley, the Condroz villages of Vyle-et-Tharoul, Jamagne and Grand-Marchin, and vast expanses of farmland and woodland.

Starting from Modave Castle, this walk takes you through the southern part of the Modave nature reserve and the Hoyoux valley. You will also discover the hamlet of Tibiémont, the Val ford, the site of the former Survillers castle and its beautiful viewpoint. A beautiful forest path (the wooded lane) will take you gently back to the castle. This walk is recognised by the Wallonia Tourist Board (Belgium).

Rural in character at the start, in the middle and at the end, this walk on the heights above the Meuse passes through beautiful woodland areas with a variety of tree species for much of the route. Three easy shortcuts allow you to shorten the distance if necessary.

Walk around the village of Pailhe, passing by the monument in honour of the resistance fighters of the Maquis de Bagatelle.

This hike follows part of an old Vita trail in the Bois de Tihange, which is fairly quiet. You will walk alongside two streams: the Rau de Chéra and the Rau de Bonne Espérance. The road to the car park is very quiet.

90% of the walk is on forest paths, partly following the Bois de Tihange walk.

A very pleasant walk entirely through the forest. The numerous circular loops on this route make it easy to shorten the walk. The descent to the car park follows a lovely little stream that flows into the Ruisseau d'Oxhe

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.

This circular starting from Jallet first passes by the work of art entitled 'Renversement' (Overturning), which has been overturned and lying on the side of the path for quite some time, a simple reminder that all human action has certain limits.Then, turning towards Goesnes and taking the Tige du Sart aux Roches, the route crosses the countryside towards Jamagne in the direction of the Triffoy Nature Reserve before climbing and then descending towards Vyle, its church and its castle, which has been converted into a residence.After Vyle Castle, the walk takes a long detour along the memory trail, that of the Secret Army and the Bagatelle parachute drop zone, between Pailhe and Goesnes, during the Second World War.On the way back, the route passes in front of the Château-Ferme de Tahier before returning to the Chêne à l'Image, the forest and its Trivouac and finally the magnificent Château d'Hodoumont.

A varied walk from the heights of the commune of Ombret, leading to the banks of the Meuse, which you can cross via the new cycle and footbridge at the Ampsin-Neuville lock and its facilities, including the original fish ladder. The return journey takes you through the Neuville-sous-Huy and Saint-Lambert national forest.

Whilst the local authorities offer a few signposted walks, there are clearly not many walkers in the area… and yet the region is well worth the effort!Lovely rolling countryside alternates with woodland sections (mainly deciduous) of all kinds: stony paths, wide tracks and winding trails, sometimes as muddy as you could wish for.

This varied and undulating route allows you to explore the beautiful region of Solières and Ben-Ahin with its vast woodlands and picturesque streams (the Solières and Ben streams).

This beautiful hike takes you to the superb village of Villers-le-Temple, which was the seat of an important commandery of the Order of the Temple from the 13th century onwards (hence its name). It is a varied route, with no difficulty other than its length, combining small roads and little-used forest paths, passing through small villages and very quiet hamlets, offering some magnificent landscapes.

Between the gravel pit and the puddingstone, you’ll find the Meuse, the fishway, the lock and the new Ampsin footbridge, the Tihange power station, Neuville Castle, and the state-owned forests of Neuville-sous-Huy and Saint-Lambert.Take the time to walk around the gravel pit and enjoy its aquatic wildlife!It’s a lovely walk, even if the N90 on the other bank of the Meuse is a bit noisy.The extension of the N684 between Tihange and Strée has been under construction for over ten years. Make the most of the remaining months (before the end of 2026) for a quieter experience!

This route, slightly modified to allow for a start and finish at a station, was part of an organised walk that attracted several dozen walkers, all of whom left delighted. The route offers the chance to admire the beauty of the Condroz forests and landscapes, as well as that of the Fond d’Oxhe stream valley.

This is a somewhat challenging hike through the woods on either side of the Fond d'Ohxe valley in the Saint-Lambert National Forest.Starting from the ruins of the Church of Notre-Dame in Ombret, the circuit skirts the hamlet of Les Communes before climbing into the woods, then descending shortly afterwards into the Fond d'Ohxe and climbing back up the other side through the Bois des Dames and Bourgogne woods. The return journey is again through the woods, on the opposite side, offering some beautiful views of the Meuse valley at the end of the walk.

Not far from Huy, discover a steep-sided valley with lush vegetation, caves and rock shelters, as well as the Lovegnée-Bosquet nature reserve.

A lovely, easy 10 km walk, with the first part through the woods to the pretty village of Saint-Fontaine with its ford, then back towards Libois via Ossogne.

Explore the Meuse hillside, starting from the village of Bas-Oha. The route climbs gradually up the hillside towards the plateau, heads towards the top of the Bois de Fond du Ri and then descends gradually back towards the Meuse at Java. There are some lovely views of the opposite side of the valley.

A walk, presenting no particular difficulty, leading from one Condroz ridge to another in the commune of Évelette, and offering some fine views, both of the countryside and of the large surrounding farms. It passes through the villages of Tahier and Libois before reaching Évelette.

Land of the Meuse, land of farms, land of stone, land of (rail)ways, land of castles. The hike takes you through countryside and forests, starting from the Château à l'Horloge in Bas-Oha (SNCB station nearby).

Circular provided by the SI. Walk alternating between ascents and descents, without any major difficulties. The last section of the Chemin des Crêtes is a steep descent.

Farmland and manorial estates – that’s what’s on offer. Numerous castles and manor houses await you – sometimes clearly visible, sometimes nearby, sometimes well hidden, sometimes slightly off the route – each with its own story!In order: Lamalle, Laminne, Blanc, Envoz, Temple and Moha, whilst Potesta and Fosseroule lie just off the route.

From Moha Castle to Fallais Castle, there is a beautiful route to cycle (hybrid bike) via the Ravel 127 and the Balade de la Pierre, which winds along the Mehaigne.

This variation of our Three Provinces Walk in Bonsin is a little shorter but, it should be noted, involves a little more tarmac on fairly quiet country roads.