Trois-Ponts walks

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.

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.

A lovely walk around Rencheux, suitable for families, not accessible to people with reduced mobility. Can be done in all seasons. Wear good walking shoes. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a lead. Mainly forest paths.

Following the blue markings, starting from the church square, this route will take you to the highest point in the municipality of Stoumont. You will start with a climb, crossing the pretty hamlets of Roua and Monthouet. Along the way, you will discover the Croix Honnay, which is said to have been planted long ago by a traveller lost in the snow, and the Pyramide, a geodetic marker which, according to legend, was an observation post for Caesar's army. La Vecquée then opens up before you. This large, wide firebreak at the top of the slope is the ancient Roman road that the prince-bishops used in the Middle Ages to travel from Liège to Stavelot Abbey. A historic border between states, it still marks the boundary between Theux and Stoumont today. To descend, you will walk along the Pansîres nature reserve, cross woods and pastures, and come across the Cheval de pierre, a block of quartzite that looks like a lying horse.

Amblève Valley This stage ofthe GRP® 571 starts in Stoumont, passes in front of Froidcourt Castle and crosses the Amblève in Cheneux. The route then descends towards the Coo waterfall, crosses the river again and reaches Trois-Ponts via the Belvédère de Ster.

La Salm Valley, known as Le Glain This stage ofthe GRP®571starts in Vielsalm in the Pays des Macralles, crosses the river at Salmchâteau and enters the Deux Ourthes Nature Park, heading towards the Ardennes plateau and Gouvy.

This Ardennes walk stretches across the heights of the left bank of the Salm. Set mainly in woodland, it offers magnificent views of the region. Relatively far from road traffic, it is a walk that rejuvenates body and mind through its tranquillity and the fresh air that is ever-present. The charming village of Goronne, the tranquillity of the Domaine de Farnières and the hamlet of Bergeval are much-loved stops along the way.

Wide forest paths and country roads take you to Farnières Castle and its chapel. Return via wide forest paths and finish along Vielsalm Lake.

Would you like to take a beautiful walk in the snow, far from the tourist trails that are overrun as soon as the first snowflakes fall? Then the Vecquée walk is the ideal hike for you. Near Stoumont, at an altitude of 500 metres, snow falls abundantly in this region of the province of Liège. A stone's throw from the Hautes Fagnes, less crowded yet just as beautiful, the Vecquée walk offers an idyllic setting for a winter stroll.

Starting from the chapel at Tinseubois, in the Grand-Bois forest near Vielsalm, this is an easy walk suitable for families.The duration of the walk described is calculated on the basis of a leisurely stroll, allowing time to look at the plants, listen to the birds, take photos and stop for breaks. From the Ferme des Mauvaises Pierres, the walk follows the old Belgian-Prussian border, which today separates the province of Liège from the province of Luxembourg.

In the Grand-Bois hills near Vielsalm, starting from the Bêchefa clearing, the walk takes you through the Wild Garden and three arboretums. The two most recent are around thirty years old; the third, over a century old, is home to trees of impressive size.

Discover the landscapes and history of the people who shaped the Salm region. A lovely walk with very little road, mainly forest paths. Beautiful views at Bec du Corbeau, where history and nature come together on this walk.

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.

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.

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 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, 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.

This family walk is easy, wooded and pleasant, offering a guaranteed change of scenery. Follow the yellow and white markers.

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.

A tributary of the Amblève and 3.5 km long, with an average gradient of 7.5%, the Ninglinspo is one of the few torrents in Belgium. Come and discover this valley, which was coveted by gold prospectors in the last century, and walk in a landscape worthy of the highest mountain rivers. With its waterfalls and "baths", the Ninglinspo will offer you an unforgettable moment of relaxation. As for the Chefna, less popular with tourists, it will take you away from it all with its wild side.

The Ninglinspo is that Walloon stream described by some tourist organisations as ‘mountainous’ and which all Belgians and Dutch people rush to come and admire. So, yes, certainly, it is picturesque and as wild as you could wish for, with footbridges, waterfalls and glacial potholes known as the Baths of the Naiads, Diana, Hermes, the Otter, the Stag, etc... but frankly, there is nothing mountainous about it.Above all, go for a walk there during the week, as weekends, public holidays and school holidays are best avoided if you appreciate peace and nature.The second main point of interest is the arbour planted in themid-19th century on the edge of his Haut-Marais estate. Despite being partially destroyed—by more than 40%—after German tanks passed through in 1940, it remains the longest in Europe, still stretching for 573 metres.

The Valley of Legends via Chefna and Ninglinspo. Between legend and torrent.Ideal for dogs, with plenty of water sources, rivers and streams.

The Charmille du Haut-Marais, dating from the 19th century, is now listed by the Royal Commission for Monuments and Sites.The arbour was built in 1855 by J.R. Nys, a rentier and owner of the estate. It is 573 metres long and consists of around 4,500 hornbeams planted on either side of a pedestrian walkway carved into a tunnel of vegetation, which was very popular at the time.

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

Like the Porallée, this circular hike is located between the villages of Remouchamps and La Reid. Sometimes in the heart of forests, often along cascading streams or among high marshes, this circular hike is full of peaceful places. It offers remarkable panoramic views, connected by sometimes very old paths, passing through Vieux Chera, Hautregard and Ménobu.

This stage ofthe GRP® 571 starts in Remouchamps, passes through Sedoz and Fonds de Quarreux close to the Amblève, follows the Chefna stream to the border of the Sources Nature Park and descends into the valley to finish in Stoumont.