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Villers-Cernay walks
The Douaire, Lazareth and Bouillonnais paths
Visorando Member
11.27 mi
+1,257 ft
-1,250 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This route follows a variety of paths through a forest with a wide range of tree species. It is located almost entirely within the Sedan National Forest.
Along the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis
7.58 mi
+676 ft
-650 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This forest walk features numerous small paths, with two main landmarks: the Givonne and the Ruisseau des Fraichis.
31/7/22: the footbridge over the Givonne at (6) has been fully restored
Circuit du Mortehan
18.93 mi
+1,969 ft
-1,962 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Givonne (Ardennes)
This forest route follows a variety of paths, including many sections of the Pays Sedanais mountain bike routes and various forest trails in Villers Cernay, Francheval and Pouru-aux-Bois.The elevation changes are not excessive and the numerous streams that line the route add a special charm to this route.
This is a difficult route requiring some portage.
In the Mortehan forest: the four streams, La Roche au Sel, the Gros Chêne
7.72 mi
+732 ft
-719 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villers-Cernay (Ardennes)
22 October 2025: first part of the route revised due to the recent installation of a fence on a forest plot.
An exclusively forest route, sometimes wild, near Belgium. Especially in its first part, it takes in natural areas that are rarely visited. Modest streams have carved out a surprising landscape here. La Roche au Sel, Le Gros Chêne, and L'Étang la Motte are worth a quick look in the second part of the route.
Along the streams of Olly
5.49 mi
+558 ft
-558 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Illy (Ardennes)
Amidst the greenery and the scents of the woodland, a short walk to the sound of babbling brooks that you cross by fording.
Following the water between the Givonne and the Hatrelle
5.81 mi
+597 ft
-577 ft
3h 10
Easy
Departure from Illy (Ardennes)
This walk, mostly through state-owned forest, will take you close to or past the Givonne and two of its main tributaries: the Ruisseau des Dix Frères and the Ruisseau de la Hatrelle. In places, you will also walk along the old route of the Bouillonnais, a small train that linked Sedan and Bouillon.
Discovering the Sedan region
5.60 mi
+492 ft
-486 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
Set off to discover the historic sites that have shaped the Sedan region. Places steeped in history and emotion.
Sedan, the lake and the canal
4.64 mi
+39 ft
-36 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Sedan (Ardennes)
A walk around the lake in November, shrouded in mist, with a detour through the town centre and the renovated old quarters, then back along the canal, admiring the reflections of the bourgeois houses in its dark waters.
The Margueritte Division March
6.18 mi
+646 ft
-646 ft
3h 25
Easy
Departure from Ardennes
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870, the sacrifice of the Chasseurs d’Afrique of the Margueritte Division earned the admiration of William I, who remarked, “Ah! What brave men.” Follow in their footsteps and discover the countryside and battlefields of the Sedan region.
The Piot Cross at the start of the route from Wadelincourt
11.01 mi
+1,230 ft
-1,214 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Wadelincourt (Ardennes)
A route with very few sections through woodland which, throughout the walk, offers hikers sweeping panoramic views over the Bar and Meuse valleys.
Loops west of Bouillon along the Semois
11.53 mi
+2,093 ft
-2,093 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
This is a fairly long hike through the woods, with good paths and signposted trails. There are some nice climbs and numerous views of the Semois, the Ardennes forest and Bouillon.
Iges Peninsula
4.89 mi
+253 ft
-256 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Glaire (Ardennes)
The Iges peninsula, formed by a circular bend in the Meuse downstream from Sedan, has always been a crossing point. A secondary Roman road, linking the two major routes from Reims to Cologne and from Reims to Trier, passed through Iges and crossed the Meuse via a paved ford. Following the surrender of 1870, 80,000 French soldiers were crammed onto the peninsula in appalling conditions before being transferred to Germany, hence the name ‘Camp de la Misère’ (Camp of Misery) given to the peninsula.
When crossing the Épine suspension bridge
6.93 mi
+1,407 ft
-1,417 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
From the Pont de Cordemoy, climb the Auclin hill to discover its viewpoints and belvedere. Continue on to the viewpoints of the Abbaye Notre-Dame and L'Épine. Cross the 55-metre-long suspension bridge over the Semois at the Moulin de l'Épine. Set off to discover the viewpoint of the Rocher du Pendu, the botanical and geographical arboretum and finish with a view of Bouillon Castle from La Ramonette.
From Bouillon Castle to Sedan Castle
14.14 mi
+1,385 ft
-1,601 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
This fully signposted cross-border trail links Bouillon Castle in Belgium to Sedan Castle in France.
This is one of the possible return routes for the hike from one castle to another across the border, hike no. 36479520
After following the Semois river, you will climb up to Corbion, a small village perched high in the municipality of Bouillon. Then, after crossing the border stream near the "Maison Verlaine", you will join the old Bouillonnais road, which will take you gently to the Sedan region.
12 viewpoints overlooking the Semois, starting from Bouillon
9.09 mi
+2,182 ft
-2,169 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
A short hike starting from Bouillon, to discover a few viewpoints and panoramic views over the Semois.Several car parks are available at the foot of the castle, at the eastern entrance to the tunnel (town side), as well as numerous bars and restaurants on the Quai du Rempart.
Le Rocher du Pendu and Les Augustins via the Passerelle de l'Épine footbridge
9.30 mi
+1,289 ft
-1,306 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
A loop between Corbion and Bouillon, on both banks of the Semois. A castle, an abbey, viewpoints and the crossing of the Semois on the magnificent Passerelle de l'Épine footbridge.
In the Semois valley near Corbion
4.97 mi
+843 ft
-846 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
This short, mainly forest walk will take you close to the Semois river and offer beautiful views of its winding valley.
La Marfée
5.69 mi
+358 ft
-335 ft
2h 55
Easy
Departure from Noyers-Pont-Maugis (Ardennes)
The Col de la Marfée, the village of Chaumont and its superb inscriptions on the pediments of the houses, panoramic views of Cheuveuges, the Meuse valley and Sedan: this is what awaits you on this walk, which takes you effortlessly through meadows, fields and forest.
Poupehan, Rochehaut and the Frahan ridges
9.27 mi
+1,972 ft
-1,962 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
Three villages on the banks of or overlooking the Semois, where you can explore ridges, ladders and viewpoints.
Circular loop above Poupehan
5.18 mi
+748 ft
-768 ft
3h 00
Moderate
Departure from Vresse-sur-Semois (Province de Namur)
A family-friendly circular route along the left bank of the Semois, less touristy. A peaceful route following the Ruisseau des Surais. If the area has been cleared, there is a beautiful view of Poupehan and the Semois valley. Moderate elevation gain on forest tracks. The difficulty is therefore not excessive.
The Frahan ridges in all their glory
3.88 mi
+492 ft
-499 ft
2h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
This route combines rural exploration, panoramic views, rocks and forest single trails, between the water's edge and rocky passages. Although the outward journey is not particularly difficult, please note that the ridge crossing is a demanding section that should not be underestimated!
Circular loop at Dohan, a village on the Semois river.
8.80 mi
+1,083 ft
-1,086 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
Discover three of the seven viewpoints in Dohan. Peace and quiet await you thanks to the unmarked trails.
Scenic walk in Dohan
4.80 mi
+597 ft
-597 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
A scenic walk through the village of Dohan, between Bouillon and Florenville.
A route running almost entirely along forest paths.
Around Dohan
7.73 mi
+1,417 ft
-1,394 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
This figure-of-eight hike takes you along pretty paths to five viewpoints and Roche Percée, a natural curiosity steeped in legend. Although classified as moderately difficult, this circuit requires a good level of fitness to tackle the steep gradients.
From Dohan to the heights of Les Hayons
5.14 mi
+709 ft
-692 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Bouillon (Belgique) (Province de Luxembourg)
A walk through the Semois valley upstream from Bouillon. Lovely views of the Semois and the surrounding hills.
