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Saint-Ghislain walks
In the woods north-west of Baudour
Visorando Member
4.85 mi
+190 ft
-184 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Ghislain (Hainaut)
A pleasant walk entirely through woodland. However, you will need to cross two secondary national roads. Also suitable for mountain bikes.
The Baudour Woods (East)
7.67 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Easy hiking for pedestrians, mountain bikers and horse riders, and for every season: in spring there are pretty flowers, in autumn there are colours and mushrooms.
In the Bois de Baudour
9.41 mi
+322 ft
-331 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A veritable green lung in the Borinage, the undivided Baudour State Forest is a little paradise for walkers – and probably for wildlife too! You’ll discover a wealth of biodiversity there. The walk takes a grand tour of the central section, situated between the N524 to the west and the Brussels–Mons railway line to the east. Towards the end, the route passes by the Ghlin railway halt and joins the Erbisœul halt via the Long-Distance Walk No. 129. The two architectural highlights of the walk are the Ronde Maison and the Notre-Dame du Mouligneau chapel.
The Stambruges Forest, the Bouillante Spring and Belœil Castle
8.95 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Discover the undivided forest of Stambruges, its avenues and paths, and the mystery of the Fontaine Bouillante. Follow the narrow streets of Belœil and Stambruges and marvel at the Château du Prince de Ligne, the ‘Belgian Versailles’.
Two other walks are available: “The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges” and “The Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal”. This one is intended as a summary of the two (excluding the Mer de Sable) but follows different paths and lanes.
The Ath-Blaton Canal between Belœil and Stambruges
7.74 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Pleasant walk along the Ath-Blaton Canal and return through the woods of Belœil Castle.
The Arbre à Loques, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Mer de Sable
8.41 mi
+207 ft
-226 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
Whilst interesting sites such as the Stambruges Communal Forest, the Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Ath-Blaton Canal are already well documented, here is a slightly different suggestion that takes in the Arbre à Loques and follows the canal along a forest path rather than the towpath used by so many cyclists!
La Mer de Sable, the Fontaine Bouillante and the Blaton-Ath Canal
6.41 mi
+171 ft
-144 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
An easy walk accessible to all at Mer de Sable, in the undivided forest of Stambruges, to discover the Fontaine Bouillante and return along the Blaton-Ath canal on the towpath.
Loop in the Ghlin woods towards Erbisoeuil
3.15 mi
+187 ft
-177 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Take the time to visit the Notre Dame de Mouligneau chapel, which is magnificent.
Stay on the paths and remember that if you have a dog with you, it must be kept on a leash.
Circular route through the Bois de Ghlin and the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise
3.44 mi
+154 ft
-154 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
Start at the Notre-Dame-du-Moulineau Chapel, listed as a monument and site on 17 March 1977, which is the venue for the procession in Ghlin on the weekend of 15 August and for the Car d’Or procession in Mons.During the route, you will pass through the Royal Golf Club du Hainaut in Jurbise, one of the most beautiful golf courses in Belgium. Please be respectful whilst passing through.
Belœil – Hyon
14.45 mi
+207 ft
-279 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Belœil (Hainaut)
This eighth stage is certainly not the most pleasant part of this tour of Wallonia, as it passes through a heavily built-up area. Nevertheless, it is interesting to explore the Borinage not only through its countryside but also through its towns. You’ll find both aspects here. Accommodation with a local host.
A picturesque corner of the Borinage and the Harchies Marshes
8.11 mi
+79 ft
-108 ft
3h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bernissart (Hainaut)
This is an easy walk to visit a picturesque corner of the Borinage region along old miners' paths and discover the charm of the Harchies marshes.
Sept d'Hornu-Wasmes slag heap
3.74 mi
+200 ft
-197 ft
1h 55
Moderate
Departure from Boussu (Hainaut)
A walk starting from the Sept Hornu-Wasmes slag heap, offering sweeping views of the Borinage and its mining heritage. The cemetery features an unusual piano-shaped memorial. Paths, disused roads, the RAVel cycle route and footpaths make up this easy route, apart from the climb up the slag heap. A walking stick may be useful for the climb; in wet weather, large puddles may form on the path running alongside the N550, so please wear waterproof shoes in such conditions.
Tour at the foot of the Levant slag heap in Cuesmes
2.03 mi
+112 ft
-112 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Mons (Belgique) (Hainaut)
A short walk along a small section of the Ravel and around the bottom of the Levant slag heap. You will see the Levant site and the remains of the old coal mine.If you feel brave enough, you can climb to the top.
Télévie walk in Chièvres via Les Sablières
2.39 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
1h 10
Easy
Departure from Chièvres (Hainaut)
For several years now, the Les Sablières Veterinary Centre has been partnering with the Télévie committee ‘Athois La Vie’ to organise a dog walk, with all proceeds going to Télévie. This route is the shortest of the three on offer. It starts in Chièvres, passes through the hamlet of Les Sablières and crosses the Petite Hunelle twice.
Télévie Dog Walk via Tingre-Saint-Martin
7.91 mi
+98 ft
-85 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chièvres (Hainaut)
For several years now, the Télévie committee ‘Athois la Vie’, in collaboration with Les Sablières Veterinary Centre, has been organising a dog walk to mark Saint Hubert’s Day. The route can be covered on foot without too much difficulty, with or without a dog. Starting from Chièvres, it passes through Tongre-Saint-Martin and runs alongside the Ath-Blaton Canal.
Warguignies and the Bois de Saint-Ghislain
4.05 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Colfontaine (Hainaut)
A lovely walk, half through the countryside and half through woodland, along the paths of Warquignies and the Bois de Saint-Ghislain, where you can enjoy the coolness of the Ruisseau d’Elwasmes on hot days. It is worth noting that the Bois de Saint-Ghislain is, curiously, situated between Dour and Warquignies.
Route of the two cycle paths
6.56 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Dour (Hainaut)
A walk through woods and fields in the Hauts Pays Nature Reserve.
The Noirchain and Ciply slag heaps
4.15 mi
+102 ft
-98 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Frameries (Hainaut)
A lovely route along country lanes and footpaths. Discover the beautiful Noirchain slag heap and the secret paths of the old Ciply quarries. Lovely views from the fields and the charm of shaded paths make for a pleasant walk, despite the noise of the motorway at the very end of the route.