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Marked route "Lanaye (I2-4 Blue): Beyond the banks - Montagne Saint-Pierre", slightly modified at the starting point.
Preference has been given to the car park located on the banks of the Albert Canal.
Follow the blue diamond signs.
A challenging visit to Montagne Saint-Pierre
This is on the marked route "Lanaye (I2-4 Blue): Beyond the Banks - Montagne Saint-Pierre", but starting from the Quai de Caster car park instead of the church in Lanaye. Follow the blue diamond markings.
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.80 km -
Average duration: 2h 30 -
Difficulty: Moderate -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 106 m -
Descent: - 111 m -
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Highest point: 123 m -
Lowest point: 54 m
Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 59 m - Quai de Caster
- 1 : km 0.71 - alt. 64 m - Bridge over the Albert Canal
- 2 : km 1.17 - alt. 93 m - Thiers des Vignes ramp
- 3 : km 1.36 - alt. 114 m - Crossroads
- 4 : km 1.84 - alt. 118 m - Road
- 5 : km 3.6 - alt. 112 m - Road bend
- 6 : km 4.23 - alt. 122 m - Wood
- 7 : km 4.56 - alt. 62 m - Top of the hill
- 8 : km 5.78 - alt. 74 m - Montagne St-Pierre
- 9 : km 6.6 - alt. 89 m - Lace
- S/E : km 7.8 - alt. 59 m - Quai de Caster
Notes
Some sections are a little "challenging" due to the uneven terrain and steps encountered, both uphill and downhill.
Depending on the weather and/or season, some sections may be muddy and/or slippery.
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