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The hiking trails in the Ardennes are as diverse as the landscapes they traverse. Whether you are looking for a peaceful hike in the heart of the forest, along a river or through authentic villages, the Ardennes offers a multitude of choices! The routes are adapted to your level and your desires.

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Viroinval : ‘Ry d´Alise’

Viroinval : ‘Ry d´Alise’
© MTPDL, Utopix, H.Lenaerts
Viroinval : ‘Ry d´Alise’
Brasserie des Fagnes
© WBT - Mathieu Pecheur
Chemin de Fer à Vapeur des 3 Vallées !
© Bernard Carbonneaux

Oignies-en-Thiérache – a typical village of the region sits in a beautiful clearing of deep forests in the foothills of the Ardenne. This walk begins at the edge of the woods and follows the steep little-known paths of the ‘Viroin-Hermeton’ Natural Park.

This hike, takes you to a full on immersion, off the beaten track forest route. Firstly, on the ‘Oignies-en-Thiérache’ heights, a village in the slate quarries, where you’ll see the village of ‘Le Mesnil’ and its church between the pines. The place called ‘Risque tout’ is the tipping point towards the Meuse Valley which flows into France.

The ridge trail offers epic views over the valley and the French villages. You’ll then come across border markers in this area, as you walk along the French border.
Characterized by slate, the steep region imposes significant differences in height. As you make your way down towards the deep valley of the ‘Ry d´Alise’ you’ll enjoy the breathtaking panorama over the Ardennes valleys.

Difficulty
Hard
Duration
4h (1d)
Dist.
15.1 km
À proximité
Nearby tours

Nearby of points of interest
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IGN Map

Aerial Photos / IGN

Slope Map (IGN Plan)

Map 1950 / IGN

State Major Map (1820-1866)

Open Street Map

Lat : 50.01638Lng : 4.64008
Coordinates copied
VISITWallonia Author
Avenue Comte de Smet de Nayer 14
5000 Namur
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