A tour of the vineyards between Oupeye and Heure-Le-Romain

The centuries-old cultivation of countless cherry, pear and apple trees has earned Oupeye the title of Walloon Commune of Fruit Growing.Although the few hectares of vineyards are more recent, the wine produced in Heure-le-Romain is gradually improving in quality and regularly wins awards.

Travelling from Oupeye, in the north of the Liège region, to Haneffe and its farmland is no easy feat, given the city’s expansion, the numerous motorways and their tangled junctions, not to mention Bierset Airport. And yes, this29th stage takes this route – or rather, these detours – to offer a journey mainly through the countryside along small country roads. A magical ride not to be missed.

The last village to the west of the Hesbaye plateau and therefore surrounded by fields, Houtain-Saint-Siméon is also ideally situated for exploring the routes of the Geer Valley. This route ventures into the valley twice, following shaded paths and sunken lanes. Walk suggested by the walking club "Les Pantouflards de Wihogne" (FFBMP, LG041).

A pleasant and varied walk on the plateau and around the Geer valley. Starting from the small village of Houtain-Saint-Siméon, the route joins that of Heure-le-Romain, following tree-lined paths to reach Les Hauts de Froidmont and returning through the undergrowth on the southern slope of the Geer valley. The route passes several former quarries, now converted into nature reserves.

A varied countryside walk leading to the Hauts de Froidmont, passing through fields and tree-lined paths to reach the Geer and follow the valley floor as far as Wonck. The route runs alongside several chalk, marl and silica quarries, some of which have been abandoned and are currently being replanted, and passes several nature reserves. Route suggested by the walking club “Les Pantouflards de Wihogne” (FFBMP, LG041).

Set off on this lovely walk, between fields and streams, which is fairly easy and mostly flat, with a few small ascents and descents.Why not take your dog for a walk before coming to quench your thirst or enjoy a meal on our terrace by the water?

Departure from the Pêcherie du Fer à Cheval in Heure-le-Romain. There is a large car park available.Set off on this lovely walk of about 1 hour through fields and streams. It is fairly easy and mostly flat. Why not take your dog for a walk before coming to quench your thirst on our terrace by the water?

On the edge of Hesbaye, vast fields still make up the bulk of the landscape. This walk, however, takes you along a few tree-lined paths and through wooded valleys, and also allows you to discover a typical (and listed) limestone meadow that has developed following the reclamation of a former quarry. Walk organised by the walking club “Les Pantouflards de Wihogne” (FFBMP, LG041)