All hikes in the Ardennes

As you leave, before the Bande cemetery, a huge oak tree, a military landmark, will tell you all about its centuries-old history. At the top of the hill, you'll discover Roy, a small village in the commune of Marche, along an ancient Roman road that runs in a fairly straight line. As you return to the countryside of Bande, you'll stop to contemplate an exceptional view of the heights of Houffalize on one side and Gedinne on the other, a distance of almost 80km at a glance...On your way is the place known as ‘Bon Dieu du Zéro’, the only vestige of a vanished hamlet where the writer Chateaubriand stopped in 1792.
You then return to Bande via country roads and the old Bonny district, whose triangular square is home to a very old calvary.

This is a moderately difficult walk, starting at the church in Bande. Approximately 1.3km from the starting point, you can admire a beautiful view of the village of Bande (you have to turn around, as the village is behind you) as well as the heights of Waha and Grimbiémont. After about 2km of tarmac road, just before entering the forest, you will come to Le Bon Dieu du Zéro, the remains of a vanished hamlet where the writer Chateaubriand stopped in 1792 (explanatory sign). This straight path is a very old communication route that linked Trier to Tongeren. You will also pass by the French cross, a reminder of the fighting in August 1914, where there is a rest area. As you leave the forest, there is a BBQ area on your left and a beautiful panorama of the village of Bande. The walk ends by crossing the oldest alleyway in the village.

Taking easy-access country lanes, you'll discover numerous viewpoints over the village of Bande, which you'll dominate for almost two-thirds of the walk.
After a few hundred metres, you'll leave the Grand'Rue to discover the rocky spur that houses the Chapelle de la Salette. The access path is lined with old lime trees. Leaving the Rue Tahée, you will discover the Bois de Bande, the Grune bell tower and part of the Gerny plateau.
As you enter the village via rue Sausset, you'll come across the picturesque Bony district and, at the junction with rue Fonzay, a half-timbered building - the oldest in the village (1760).
The last few hectometres will take you through the very old Fonzay district, bordered by a delightful little stream.

Easy-to-access route (small car park at the start), in the heart of nature and passing through the village of Grune. There are 2 barbecue/picnic areas along the way, one at the start and the other after +/- 2 km of walking. There is a beautiful viewpoint over the village of Bande. 2/3 of the walk is in the forest and then we pass through the pretty village of Grune.

A short family walk highlighting the architectural heritage in the Rue du Roly (former 18th-century farmhouses) and the natural heritage of the village of Grune. At the start (or finish) of the walk is a rest area with a barbecue. This invites you to relax for a while in a magical spot on the edge of the wood, where the lapping of the water blends harmoniously with the birdsong. Before you reach the forest, there's the village playground where your children can enjoy themselves. Further on, there's a second barbecue area in the middle of the forest. Children will love stretching their legs in the forest at the end of the walk.

A walk on a mixed path, suitable for families. At the starting point, there is a small car park and a barbecue area. 500m further on, turn right to cross the communal orchard. The path through the fields offers a magnificent 360° panoramic view of the Famenne and the surrounding area. After about 3.5km, there's a small picnic area offering breathtaking views of the region (including the Godefroid manor house and the Chefneufays manor house). A few metres further along the roadside, you'll come to a private avenue of lime trees. This remarkable avenue stretches for more than 1,000 metres and includes around 318 lime trees, planted around 1900. It leads to the Château de Grune (privately owned), some of whose foundations date back to the late 13th or early 14th century. It was rebuilt in 1613 and has undergone a number of transformations over the years. The ensemble forms a quadrilateral, comprising a stately home and a farmhouse (early 18th century) in ruins. This former fortified house, listed since 1947 by the Monuments and Sites Commission, now belongs to the King Baudouin Foundation. The walk crosses the château grounds to reach the rue du Roly and its farms dating from the 18th century.

This walk starts at the Laid Trou pavilion. After the hunting lodge, the path runs alongside the Wassoie. When you reach the stone bridge, there is a barbecue area next to the stream on your right. Rejoin the road and you will see the meadow pig farm on your left.

This walk is a blend of nature, history and relaxation: preserved fauna, diverse forest species (oak, beech, spice, etc.), the English memorial, the Château du Bois, home to LAN (Land Art Nassogne), picnic and barbecue areas, etc.