All cycling/mountain biking routes in the Ardennes

Downhill mountain bike trail accessible to a more experienced public; requiring technique and specific riding equipment.Difficulty: blue: level: easy, intermediate.
The "Noueuse" trail, located between the village of Poupehan (to the south) and the villages of Rochehaut and Frahan (to the north) is particularly recommended for beginners in this discipline.It starts on the Route du Hotchet or la Buchaille coming from Poupehan and via the Rue de Nazareth (N893) or via the Chemin des Falloises, coming from Rochehaut.It runs for 600 m downhill through the "Trois Bras" and "Epinettes" forests. This forest is made up of deciduous and coniferous stands.At the finish point, bikers land on the Chemin des Epinettes facing the wild Semois.
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From valleys to plateaus, from village to village, through fields, woods, and countryside, enjoy a vast panorama of local history and heritage!
Departure: Node 6Circuit: Node 6-96-98-97-8-9-99-4-6

During this escapade, you go up the River Sambre from Charleroi to Erquelinnes, the first Belgian town crossed by this Franco-Belgian river.

A beautiful mountain bike route with a variety of landscapes: open countryside, deciduous and coniferous forests, and a sublime second part of the route along the Fays-les-Veneurs stream and then along the Aleines stream.

Downhill mountain bike trail accessible to an experienced public; requiring technique and specific riding equipment.Difficulty: blue, easy, intermediate.
900 m of downhill track which allows you to discover the superb valleys of the Grand ruisseau de la Semois.

This themed route takes you on a tour of the Second World War memorial sites in the municipality of Saint-Hubert.From the town centre through the small villages, you'll discover the crash site of Halifax HR872 LQ-K, the memorial known as the "Morocain", and the plaque commemorating the liberation of Saint-Hubert. These monuments will help you to learn more about the events that marked the town and its surroundings. This themed route has been developed in partnership with Saint-Hubert d'Ardenne asbl, the royal society for the history, archaeology and preservation of the heritage of Saint-Hubert.The association has been publishing history books and semi-annual bulletins for many years. Their books are on sale at the Tourisme de la Forêt de Saint-Hubert or online.

We start in Sivry-Rance, a charming little town with village streets, meadows, forests and lakes. Not to mention the many remnants of red marble mining. Walk along the RAVeL network through the Eau d’Heure lakes site, a real jewel of Walloon tourism thanks to its many water sports and other recreational and sporting activities. Nearby, the Silenrieux brewery offers beers brewed from spelt and buckwheat. On the heights of Froidchapelle, Queuwys farm sells tasty products made from certified organic raw haymilk: butter, fresh cheeses and hard cheeses. Enjoy a yoghurt or ice cream on the farm.  

It is like a real impressionist painting along the beautiful, plunging Sambre valley, home to majestic swans, geese and ducks and featuring manual locks, typical taverns and the magnificent ruins of Aulne abbey. Along this node way, cross through Hourpes with its astonishing château and labourers’ homes from the 17th century metallurgical industry. Semi-rural landscapes in Anderlues, as well as Fontaine-l’Evêque, proudly show the traces of our prosperous mining past.  TO DO :Visit the ruins of the Cistercian Aulne Abbey; drink a beer from the abbey in a spot near Aulne Abbey; play a game of mini-golf on the terraces of Aulne Abbey; sail down the Sambre river at Cafe Leblon, near Aulne Abbey; taste organic produce from Maustitchi farm in Leernes. TO SEE :The Sambre valley and the manual locks found there; the hamlet of Hourpes, located in Thuin; the survey marker on the boundary of Lobbes and Anderlues; the headframe in Anderlues; Saint-Martin church in Leernes;the memorial monument for WWI fighters found on the plateau de l’Espinette.

This route, which departs from Aulne Abbey, starts quite drastically, with an ascent through woodlands. The descent to the centre of Leernes allows you to catch your breath and discover a pleasant hamlet. Its small square features a kiosk, which springs to life on the first Sunday of each July during the traditional ‘Chaudeau’ festivities. At this time, young people from the village go door to door, asking for the ingredients needed to make the ‘Tchaudia’: a soup made from milk, sugar, eggs and mastelles (small cinnamon buns). The route continues with a gentle ascent into the woods. You will stay in the woods until you return to the beginning of the route. The panorama from the ‘trou d’Aulne’ reveals the small hamlet of Hourpe and a magnificent view of the Valley of Peace, the name given to the Sambre valley by the Cistercian monks. 

This mountain-biking route offers a pleasant athletic hike through our beautiful region of Thudinie that alternates between woods, countryside, farming landscapes, churches and tourist sites. There are very beautiful views over the Sambre. Walk near the Baudribu farm and fields, Biesme-sous-Thuin church, ‘Le Gibet’ hamlet, Notre-Dame des Carmes church, etc. Between the different tourists spots, the route runs through magnificent loamy landscapes and fields of crops. Walk by Aulne abbey and its majestic abbey church nestled in the Sambre Valley. Crossing through the paved streets of Thuin and climbing through Waibes Wood with its steep slopes promise to be challenging.  

For those who love walking or cycling, the Green Routes in France and the RAVeL in Belgium open the doors to the most secret corners of both countries. As you cycle along the banks of the Meuse or hike through the secret Oignies Forest, you will understand why these long-distance paths are known as “happy trails”. They only rarely cross roads, so you can cycle or walk in complete peace! The path along the beautiful Meuse valley crosses the river several times on ancient bridges that are works of art. The path that leads to Nismes Forest follows the route taken by the old stopping trains from station to station. But above all, these paths allow you to discover countryside that is inaccessible by car.

A downhill mountain bike trail accessible to a more experienced public; requiring technique and specific riding equipment.Difficulty: blue: easy, intermediate.
The "Nonnette" trail runs 700 m downhill through the forest of the Côte à l'Aise, in Bouillon. This forest is located behind the abbey and the Cordemois bridge, a stone's throw from the centre of Bouillon. It is made up of deciduous and coniferous stands.The average gradient of this enduro mountain bike trail is -9.1% with a difference in altitude of 70 m.

Downhill mountain bike trail accessible to an experienced public; requiring technique and specific riding equipment.Difficulty: black, expert level.
The enduro MTB track named "DH" takes up a very difficult course.900 m of downhill enduro mountain biking in the Côte d'Auclin forest in Bouillon. This forest is located on the right-hand side of the Semois, a stone's throw from the heart of Bouillon and the Cordemois bridge. It is made up of deciduous and coniferous stands.With a difference in altitude of 150 m, this trail follows dirt tracks to the finish point, which is on the road to Cordemois (at the level of the Cordemois bridge).

This bike ride takes you to the four corners of the commune of Sombreffe, through its villages and bucolic countryside. Discover its farms, landscapes, and fascinating history! From a Roman road to the site of Napoleon's final victory, passing by medieval castles, Sombreffe has many curiosities to discover.
Departure: junction 62
Route: junctions 62-61-99-4-3-10-2-59-60-61-62

You begin your walk from the old Ligny Sud station, not far from the battlefield where the French Emperor, Napoleon I, won his final victory.Shortly before the village of Sombreffe, sections of rails and switches laid on sleepers are still visible for about a hundred meters. These are the last vestiges of the line's activity. At this point, a railway junction served a grain storage warehouse.Line 147, laid almost exactly to a ruler, then runs to Gembloux, where a beautiful curve brings you to the station parking lot.Round trip of 21.6 km in total.