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Solre (rivière) walks
Route of the Groez woods via the Moulin de Reumont
AONB
7.10 mi
+433 ft
-420 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
A hilly walk through the woods and hedgerows of the Avesnois region, passing through typical villages with their pretty blue stone and brick houses, bandstands and small chapels.
A 6 km variant is suitable for families.
Route du bois de Groez via Libotte
7.87 mi
+381 ft
-364 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Solre-le-Château (Nord)
A hilly walk through the woods and hedgerows of the Avesnois, passing through typical villages with their charming blue stone and brick houses, bandstands and small chapels. Sturdy
footwear is required.
A short alternative route (6km) is suitable for families.
Raidmont to Ferrière-La-Grande farmstead route
6.12 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A countryside walk that takes in many paths and trails. A countryside outing close to the town, suitable for all year round.
Avesnois Greenway
18.83 mi
+515 ft
-325 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Former railway line converted for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders.Section of the Scandibérique, EuroVelo 3, route linking Trondheim (Norway) to Santiago de Compostela (Spain)
Route of the Four Churches starting from Ferrière-la-Petite
11.71 mi
+466 ft
-472 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
This route, in the heart of the Fagne de Solre, is intended for experienced walkers. The distance to be covered, the
undulating terrain and some wet sections of the path require a good level of fitness. However, the villages you pass through, the scenery and the views will make the effort worthwhile.
To the Four Churches Route from Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
14.63 mi
+449 ft
-449 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
A picturesque landscape of valleys and hedgerows stretching from bell tower to bell tower...
The cross-border route via Maubeuge
38.20 mi
+584 ft
-561 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Boussois (Nord)
A challenging hike combining heritage, nature and history, the 66 km cross-border trail is for you. Pass from France to Belgium, then from nature to history, in just a few pedal strokes.
The big circular from Lac du Val Joly (mountain biking)
29.08 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,220 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
Continuing on from the "leaning bell tower" route, this route takes you even further north, towards the small villages of Solrézis. This journey requires a great deal of determination, even though the return journey is easier, as it is mostly along the Avesnois Greenway, a route reserved for soft mobility and part of a vast network of cycle routes. You are on EuroVelo 3, known as the Scandibérique, which links Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.
The leaning bell tower from Lac du Val Joly (mountain biking)
20.53 mi
+892 ft
-883 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Eppe-Sauvage (Nord)
An ideal route for exploring the peaceful, unspoilt countryside. The path winds its way through fields and along small roads. Numerous oratories dot the landscape. Each chapel or oratory has its own characteristics and history. In the distance, you can see the curious leaning bell tower of the church of Solre-le-Château. Legend has it that a young maiden on her wedding day caused the impertinent bell tower to lean. The route follows the old railway line, which has been converted into a gentle path for easy cycling.
Raidmont farm route (mountain biking)
6.11 mi
+167 ft
-167 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
This rural walk is located very close to the town.
To the Grès Salé route in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.14 mi
+108 ft
-105 ft
1 hr
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Family route to discover the heritage of Ferrière-la-Petite
Towards the Octroi trail in Ferrière-la-Grande (mountain biking)
5.02 mi
+197 ft
-203 ft
45 mins
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Grande (Nord)
Mountain bike ride between localities in two municipalities where the administrative office collected duties on certain foodstuffs or goods before they entered the town.
Cycling to Solre-le-Château
19.70 mi
+663 ft
-656 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sains-du-Nord (Nord)
A beautiful bike ride that takes you to the famous leaning bell tower of Solre-le-Château via Liessies, where you can explore the Parc Départemental de l'Abbaye.
Ferrière-la-Petite and Cousolre cross-border link
9.52 mi
+348 ft
-276 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Ferrière-la-Petite (Nord)
Cycle route connecting EuroVelo 3 to the Ravel in Belgium
Maubeuge, besieged stronghold
17.10 mi
+249 ft
-249 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Maubeuge (Nord)
This cycling route takes you to the main sites of the siege of Maubeuge, which took place from 27 August to 8 September 1914. Although the siege immobilised tens of thousands of German soldiers for several days, preventing them from fighting in the Battle of the Marne, it ended in a serious French defeat, with more than 40,000 prisoners, representing a tenth of all French prisoners of war during the Great War.
Discover the kiosks by bike, starting from Sars-Poteries
23.14 mi
+810 ft
-817 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Sars-Poteries (Nord)
This route allows you to discover the kiosks, typical elements of the built heritage of the Avesnois region.
Mills and Kiosks in the Solre Fagne
29.91 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,086 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Cousolre (Nord)
The route takes you on a journey of discovery to five kiosks and three water mills.You will also take the old railway line, which has been converted into a greenway. This hilly route is suitable for experienced cycle tourists.