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(S/E) Starting from Rue de la Grande Closière, the route takes the (brand new) path that runs alongside the Closière Tennis Club and heads towards the south-east corner of Sibérie (the grounds of the Gembloux Horticultural Technical Institute).
(1) It then heads towards La Gotalle and Les Villés, two localities located to the north-east of Corroy-le-Château.
(2) At the entrance to Corroy-le-Château, the route veers left towards the cemetery in the direction of the old powder magazine.
(3) Cross the Bois Grand-Père.
(4) Return to Grand-Manil by following a few paths, sections of village streets and a small footbridge over the Orneau before returning to the starting point (S/E).
Short walk in the Bois Grand-Père
This short walk in the Bois Grand-Père takes you on a discovery of the hilly part of the Orneau valley to the south-west of the Grand-Manil district. There are no particular difficulties, except for a little mud on the path in the woods and between the Ferme de Bedauwe and the Orneau.
The perfect family walk, alternating between trails, paved paths, countryside and forest.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.46 km -
Average duration: 1h 45 -
Difficulty: Easy -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 69 m -
Descent: - 69 m -
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Highest point: 164 m -
Lowest point: 127 m
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 158 m - La Closière
- 1 : km 0.38 - alt. 149 m - Siberia
- 2 : km 1.62 - alt. 162 m - Gotalle
- 3 : km 3.25 - alt. 127 m - Powder magazine
- 4 : km 3.8 - alt. 146 m - Bois Grand-Père
- 5 : km 4.58 - alt. 148 m - Rue de la Treille
- S/E : km 5.46 - alt. 158 m - La Closière
Worth a visit
The Abbey (now the headquarters of the Faculty of Agronomy), the Belfry and the Château du Bailli in Gembloux.
The medieval castle of Corroy-le-Château (visits by appointment only).
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