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Departure from the Olne Sports Centre (Leisure Centre).
Yellow rectangle markings (hike number 5).
(S/E) Head towards the village, towards Saint-Sébastien Church.
(1) Take thefirst path on the left, called Chemin de Filpau. As soon as you enter the path, keep to the right (Les Tris - Trixhes) towards the Bois de Terwangne. Further on, pass afirst white gate and follow a hedge for 100 metres before you see asecond one (magnificent view towards Beaufays). Continue and, below, at an old farmhouse, you will find thethird white gate, which you cross by turning left. You will see thefourth gate at the edge of the grove. Once you have crossed it, you will see thefifth white gate straight ahead. Once you have crossed it, you will find yourself on the path called "la Vauxsale", which you follow downhill.
(2) At the bottom of this descent, you will pass close to the hamlet of Vaux-sous-Olne. At the end of the road, turn left and follow the stream (the resurgence of the Ri de Rode). Cross the Soiron road and take the path on the left of the stream. Then cross the N604 and continue opposite towards the Petit-Vaux square.
(3) Cross the N604 again and take the path on the left that runs alongside the stream. After the second footbridge, continue straight ahead.
(4) At the end of the bend, take the steps directly on your left. You will see the Vesdre river as soon as you start climbing. As you continue to climb, note the old Imperia factory and the remains of the test track. At the top, turn right, cross several meadows and turn left. After 100 metres, turn right onto an asphalt road and continue for about 300 metres.
(5) Opposite an old manor house, turn right onto the path called Maison Bois. This will take you to a junction with Chemin Sol Crest: turn right and continue uphill.
(6) On the right, you can quickly reach a remarkable viewpoint over the meanders of the Vesdre. Retrace your steps.
(6) Continue eastwards to the top of the ridge.
(7) Then take thefirst path on the left. After about 100 metres, turn right onto the Haut Sart dirt track (on the left, beautiful view towards Olne and the Pays de Herve). Continue to the farm, then turn left onto the asphalt road called Bois d'Olne. After 100 metres, turn right onto a path that leads back to the Hazienne stream and the Route de Soiron. Cross this road and take the path called En Égypte.
(8) At the top, turn left onto Chemin du Vieux Puits and enter the hamlet of Froidbermont. On your left, admire the old well. When you reach Rue de Froidbermont, follow it downhill. After 150 m, you will see the old Cense Seigneuriale de Froidbermont on your right: go around it and descend towards the Étang de Préhay with its pump.
(9) Facing the pond, go up the paved path "Au Chêne". Continue uphill towards Olne, following Chemin Filpau.
(1) When you reach the village (church), turn right to return to the Hall Omnisport (S/E).
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