Stavelot walks

A circular route almost entirely through woodland along the River Roannay. This route combines two walks: Le Roannay, Yellow Cross and Hé Stienne Red Rectangles.

Walk in the Malchamps Fagnes region through peat bogs, forests and meadows. Set off at sunrise with the sound of deer bellowing in the background.

The surroundings of Trois-Ponts and Coo are mainly forested, with paths and trails running through coniferous and deciduous trees. The rugged terrain highlights the panoramic views of the Ardennes and promises a sometimes very challenging route. In the heart of nature, the route connects with the site of Coo and its lower lake before returning to Trois-Ponts, again mainly through the woods.

Whilst the two highlights of this walk are mentioned in the title, the rest of the route is through woodland and offers some fine views of the opposite slope and Mont des Brumes.Starting from the Domaine de Bérinzenne, the route heads due south, crosses the old Vecquée and descends towards Andrimont, where it turns eastwards to reach Chevrouheid and the Pont de Neuville over the Roannay stream.The walk follows the course of the Roannay for a good two kilometres, crossing numerous footbridges, and leaves it shortly before its source.This is followed by a bit of a winding route through a well-ventilated forest alternating between spruce and deciduous trees before reaching Malchamps.After the pylons, the route enters the Fagne de Malchamps via a path through the Vecquée covered with wooden decking to keep your feet dry. The Fagne landscape is guaranteed (moors, marshes, peat bogs, pools, shrubs and native flora) both from the path and from the top of the panoramic observation tower.

Starting from the car park at Domaine de Bérinzenne, the hike begins by crossing the site before gradually entering the forest for just over a third of its total distance. This is followed by a few kilometres of countryside around the village of Creppe before rejoining the forest at the bottom of the Bois de Mambaye. After passing the castle of the same name, which has been converted into a nature education centre, the route quickly joins the Meyerbeer stream and follows it upstream to the Fontaine de Géronstère, one of the many springs in the spa town. Food and refreshments are available on site. Return through the forest and uphill to the starting point.

La Salm Valley, whose real name is Le Glain This stage ofthe GRP®571leaves the Amblève Valley and heads up the slopes of the La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain. The route changes banks several times until it reaches Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles.

This walking route explores a large part of the area between the Roannay stream and the Vecquée ridge (Fagne de Malchamps), on the northern slope of the Roannay valleyIt quickly leaves La Gleize to skirt the former Borgoumont sanatorium, continues towards the hamlets of Cour and Andrimont, and turns back upon reaching Chevrouheid.The route rarely enters the woods at all. Very often it simply runs alongside them, offering numerous magnificent panoramic views of this wonderfully undulating region.Switching between paths and tracks, and always halfway up the hillside, it leads to a stone’s throw from the Amblève. One last climb and you arrive at the famous Tiger tank site and the ‘December 44’ museum on the small church square.A huge thank you to our friend Paolo who put together this lovely route for us.

Lost in the woods, the old boundary markers demarcating the border between Belgium and Prussia still stand proudly there.

A forest trail where you can discover the flora and old boundary markers marking the border between Belgium and Prussia. Although heather is mentioned, this walk can be enjoyed at any time of year.

This lovely circular route to the south of Trois-Ponts offers a pleasant way to explore the region, with just the right amount of hills for the scenery without being too taxing on the calves. It’s a curious region where a hamlet called Fosse is definitely situated high up!The section after the Hêtre du Berger is particularly attractive and interesting in spring (broom, orchids, etc.).Then, before Bergeval, the route once again offers a beautiful panoramic stretch over the region before heading towards the Croix des Hottlîs and descending towards the Sanctuaire de la Vierge des Pauvres.One last short climb and it’s the descent towards Trois-Ponts, where the route follows the pretty Bâleur stream and its pond before returning to the starting point.

Walk along rivers through a canyon and tour of the Moûpa area.

A really lovely walk around the various Fagnes, which are a little less crowded. There are several possible shortcuts, but the majority of the paths taken are well worth it.

Starting from Spa station, we will pass through the Queen’s House park, climb up to the heights of Marteau with a stop at the Renard viewpoint, then descend towards the village of Marteau. We’ll climb through the cool Rohaimont woods to the Col des Maquisards, where there’s a memorial stone in their honour. We will pass through Gros-Thier to cross Winamplache, climb up to the edge of Creppe and return towards Spa via the Mambaye woods

Starting from Spa, a walk in the woods of Staneux will take you along the little Chawion, where you can see several beaver dams. Further on, the Chawion pond is a good place to take a short break.

Starting from Spa station, we will make a circular tour through the Bois de Staneu, go to the Étang de Chawion and then return via Spaloumont.

Starting from Spa railway station, you’ll take paths through the Staneux woods and the Lonhue woods, following the Grand-Chaxion and its beaver dams. Further on, you will see the Chène-de-Poleuhe and then the 11th-century Franchimont Castle. On your way back towards Spa, there is another remarkable tree, the Chène-de-la-Vierge, and you can then stop for a short break by the Chawion pond before returning to the station.

The Ru du Grand Chawion is a very pleasant stream that flows north of Spa and is worth following upstream to its wildest parts. The return journey takes you through the beautiful woods of Staneux and a section ofthe GR®5.