Les Vieilles Forges
Au cœur du massif des Ardennes et à quelques kilomètres de la vallée de la Meuse, la base d'animation du lac des Vieilles-Forges est le lieu idéal pour s’offrir un moment de détente et de calme dans un environnement grandiose : sur terre, ou sur l’eau, en VTT ou à bord d’un catamaran vous y découvrirez toute l’authenticité du département des Ardennes.
À Les Vieilles Forges
A - This summer, welcome to Elfy Park Voir sur la carte
New for the summer : Elfy Leisure Park opens! Near to the Vieilles Forges lake, 5 hectares for leisure devoted to Ardennes legends and fantasy are available for families (children from the age of 2). The programme includes: tree houses, climbing nets, pedal karts, zip wires, a large swing, slides, summer tobogganing, inflatable castle, etc.
In this magical setting, in the middle of the underground worlds, of the secret garden, of the reconstruction of a goblin village, a picnic area has been specially designed for visitors. And a snack bar and shop are available too.
info : www.elfypark.fr
À Les vieilles-forges
B - The breath of the Great North Voir sur la carte
The waters of the Vieilles Forges lake sparkle at the heart of the great forest. To come here is to inhale the breath of adventure: the paths are the soul of the region. Those who cleared the land, the woodcutters and the smugglers ventured into the heart of this hostile forest, vast but nourishing. We can follow in their footsteps, in total humility.
Why not take a canoe and glide silently along the lake in autumn, watching red, yellow and green combine to form pure blue: a little of the shivering Canadian Great North here in Vielle Forges…
Sport nature
The leisure centre and bathing area
This site has water-based activities to offer, not to mention a host of waywarked circuits for walkers in the forest … holiday atmosphere guaranteed!
Sport nature
The acrobatic park and rides on the Segway
Have fun with friends or family at the heart of the forest.
Walking
The Route Martin circuit explores this mountain landscape, at first running along the Faux stream which once provided power for the forges.
Practical details
Distance: 4 km
Waymarking: pink rectangle
Difficulty: easy
Time: 2.30 h
Start: from the car park at the church in the village of Les Mazures, go towards the stadium.
To go further afield
Topo guide on sale at the Rocroi tourist office.
Topo guide, Les Ardennes à pied (The Ardennes on foot), published by the French Hiking Federation. Walk No 5.
