Looking for where to walk near the Ardennes? Discover our most beautiful autumn walks and hikes
With its warm and shimmering colours, the autumn is inviting you to come for a stroll!
In a town or in the countryside, with or without a guide, you will find what makes you happy in Explore Meuse. And that’s just as well because there’s something for everyone in the region! Each of our walks has its own speciality: panoramic views, off the beaten track alleyways, walks in our Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia or in a nature reserve. In summary, walks and hikes at the gateway of the Belgian Ardennes that are out of the ordinary and that will immerse you in our beautiful hilly landscape.
Our selection of walks and hikes
In our countryside: marked trails through woods and meadows, valleys with small rivers lost in wild vegetation and viewpoints revealing all the splendour of our region, that’s what we offer you on more than 2000km of walks.
In our cities: themed tours, some for foodies, often historical but always full of discoveries! Walks along the Meuse or guided tours that will help you discover little-known sites in the cities of Namur and Dinant.
Hard to decide, isn’t it? Here are our “favourite” itineraries to totally immerse yourself in Explore Meuse.
7 Meuses hike
Starting from the towpath at Rivière, a little upstream from the lock, this walk takes you straight to the heart of the matter by guiding you to the long climb up to the exceptional viewpoint of the seven Meuses. Enjoy a 180° view of the many twists and turns of the river Meuse and try to spot the paragliders taking off a bit further away. The rest of the hike is much easier with the descent of the bends and curves towards Rouillon-Annevoie and the return along the river.
Route details:
♦ Starting point ⇒ Rive de Meuse, 5537 Annevoie-Rouillon (Anhée)
♦ Length ⇒ 7 kilometres
♦ Difference in altitude ⇒ 150 D+
♦ Environment ⇒ Towpath, forests and along the Meuse
♦ Information on the loop
LES CASCATELLES WALK – Falmignoul
Walk to discover the Cascatelles, small successive waterfalls that flow into the Meuse.
In the summer, take a break at the “Passage d’eau”, a temporary bar open in July and August, which is located at the Waulsort marina, located halfway along the walk.
If you wish, you can extend your route by taking the “Passeur d’eau” (water ferry) to the beautiful village of Waulsort, where you can walk between the Mosan villas.
The best time to walk up the Cascatelles is in the autumn when you can enjoy the gorgeous golden colours of the forest and the babbling brooks. Be careful, it’s slippery!
Route details:
♦ Starting point ⇒ At Falmignoul Place Roger Bodart
♦ Length ⇒ 8.2 kilometres
♦ Difference in altitude ⇒ 150 D+
♦ Environment ⇒ Countryside, meadow, forests, waterfront, rural
♦ Information on the loop
Landscapes of the Meuse
Take a trip to the heights of Wépion and Profondeville on this beautiful walk. You’ll visit some beautiful neighbourhoods and finish with a climax on the banks of the Meuse!
Don’t forget to visit the strawberry museum after your walk! Or visit the Fleur de lait ice cream parlour, where the ice cream is delicious.
Route details:
♦ Starting point ⇒ Chemin du beau vallon at 5100 Wépion (Namur) – Signal to follow :
♦ Length ⇒ 10 kilomètres
♦ Type of route : Loop
♦ Environment ⇒ Forests, along a waterway, rural environment, village
Explore Meuse on foot, it’s much more than a walk!
For all the walking enthusiasts, come this way! Find out about our circuits and walking routes. Choose from dozens of routes:
Guided tours
Discovering Explore Meuse on foot also means taking advantage of its guided tours. The guides are passionate about their region and take you to discover unusual and hidden places in the towns and villages of our land.
Do you prefer historical, legendary, or period costume tours? Yes?! That’s good because there’s something for everyone!
History lovers, from May to October, can take advantage of exceptional guides who will take you on themed walks: secret corners and gardens, from bell tower to bell tower, giving you information behind the names of the streets… the life of the inhabitants of Namur or the discovery of the old districts. Share the special atmosphere and charm of the narrow streets of the old quarters and learn more about the origin of these places.
