On the heights of Bouvignes and Dinant

A circular loop to discover Bouvignes and Dinant from above. The highly recommended combination with the route called "From Dinant to the Moniat rocks" allows you to fully discover this area of the Dinant region. With the exception of a few very short sections, this walk follows the GR®129 and then GR®125-126 long-distance footpaths.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 140 m
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    Descent: - 145 m

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    Highest point: 207 m
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    Lowest point: 88 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Place du Baillage in Bouvignes-sur-Meuse.

(S/E) Start to the right of the church through the small stone tunnel and go up the path that immediately branches off to the left. Further up, this path turns into a trail and leads to a road. Continue along this road to the right (i.e. almost straight ahead).

(1) Take the path on the left and follow it for a long way (GR®129 markings to Dinant). Join Rue de Sologne, which continues into Rue du Bon Secours.

(2) Leave this street to pass near the chapel of the same name and continue along the path that runs alongside the sports fields. Turn left to pass above the Collège Notre-Dame de Bellevue. Take the road on the right at an acute angle (Rue de Bon Secours), then turn left to reach a roundabout.

(3) Cross the bridge over the Meuse with the saxophones and descend to the other bank; continue towards Namur for about 200 m along Boulevard Léon Sasserath. Turn right into Rue Saint-Jacques towards a small square with a saxophone, and continue straight ahead after this square.

(4) A little further up, take an uphill lane on the left (you will find the GR®125-126 markers), then climb a steep staircase. Continue along the balcony path. Turn left to reach Rue Saint-Pierre, continue to the right and go around two car parks.

(5) After descending to the road that runs alongside the Meuse, cross the lock and continue on the other bank towards Namur along the towpath.

(6) At Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, go under the railway through a small tunnel, turn right and then, a few metres further on, left into Rue des Potiers. At the end, turn right into Rue Henri Richier and you will find yourself back at Place du Baillage (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 102 m - Place du Baillage in Bouvignes-sur-Meuse
  2. 1 : km 1.17 - alt. 198 m - Path on the left
  3. 2 : km 2.15 - alt. 161 m - Chapel of Bon Secours
  4. 3 : km 3.19 - alt. 102 m - Roundabout before the bridge
  5. 4 : km 3.83 - alt. 111 m - Uphill lane on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.56 - alt. 91 m - Turn left at the fork.
  7. 6 : km 5.42 - alt. 94 m - Tunnel under the railway line
  8. S/E : km 5.68 - alt. 101 m - Place du Baillage in Bouvignes-sur-Meuse

Notes

(3) This roundabout corresponds to (1) on the "From Dinant to the Moniat Rocks" walk, which returns here after passing the rocks of the same name (highly recommended extension).

Worth a visit

There are many points of interest in Dinant (the Tourist Office is located near the bridge).
A visit to the "Maison du patrimoine médiéval mosan" (House of Medieval Heritage of the Meuse) in the beautiful "Maison espagnole" (Spanish House) in Bouvignes is also recommended.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 10 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 9818239

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant trip.
It's convenient to leave from Bouvignes to visit Dinant: it's very close and there are no parking problems in Bouvignes.
The Mosan Medieval Heritage Centre is interesting (free on the first Sunday of the month).
Crèvecoeur Castle is accessible and the view over the Meuse and Dinant is superb.

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User 16505150

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Difficulty: I would say moderate rather than easy.

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Ellebasi71
Ellebasi71

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

It's a very beautiful walk!

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Christine75
Christine75

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nice little walk in the hills above Dinant. It's a shame that there's so much vegetation for the PVs. When you're done, you can climb up to the ruins of Crève-Cœur Castle.

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bxdeltou
bxdeltou

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The tunnel to start the hike is closed and the recommended car park is quite difficult to access.
There is no view of the "sports fields" or the school, so this information is of no help to us. However, the signposting is effective and keeps us on the right track. A lovely walk to work up an appetite before stopping for lunch in Dinant.

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Mitch Gallot
Mitch Gallot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little route starting from Bouvignes-sur-Meuse
The route passes over the Dînant bridge, so it is also possible to start from Dînant.
Pleasant stretches along the heights of both banks of the Meuse.
Beautiful views on both sides
Option to add the climb to the ruins of Crèvecœur Castle in Bouvignes-sur-Meuse for a stunning view.

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ArinaTomberg
ArinaTomberg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I combined this beautiful but short walk with a visit to the impressive ruins of Crevecoeur Castle, which is located very close to the starting point.

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Marie-Monique Houart
Marie-Monique Houart

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice route.
Between (2) and (3), there is a slight hesitation on the 'path that runs alongside the sports fields before turning left above Collège Notre-Dame de Bellevue': these sports fields overlooking the path are not very visible, and it is likely that in summer the college below is not much more visible either.

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Lahure
Lahure

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route in and around the hills above the town of Dinant. Nature and woodland await you. The route through the town normally allows time for a drink or bite to eat. Be aware of the difficulty level: some sections are quite tricky (descent via high steps, steep and sometimes muddy sections secured with ropes at the start of the route). Best done in dry weather. Accessible to experienced walkers.

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KroBland
KroBland

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant surprise for a route so close to the city: nature and a change of scenery await you. Passing through the city allows for a pleasant break in a restaurant halfway through the walk. Even for locals, some sections are relatively new and offer beautiful discoveries. Be aware, however, of the difficulty level: some sections are secured with ropes or handrails due to their steep incline.

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