Andenne walks

Marked horse riding trail no. 1 with orange arc-shaped markers This nearly 22 km ride starts in the hamlet of Groynne and takes you on a discovery of the woods around Coutisse and Andenne. You begin your journey in the countryside, on a section of the GR®575.

Marked horse riding trail no. 3 with orange arcs This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve and the countryside around Vezin, Landenne and Seilles. Your route begins at the Reserve, where you will encounter the three ecosystems for which it is renowned: heathland, limestone grasslands and forest.

This beautiful walk in the northern hills of the Meuse starts at the car park of the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve.At the start, there is a lovely view of the Meuse valley, limestone grasslands, orchids in season, old quarries and sand pits.Skirting the Bois des Douze Bonniers, the trail begins at km 3 on a steep path leading up to the agricultural plateau of Landenne. Caution: very slippery in wet weather.A short detour on the way back allows you to admire the Château-Ferme du Chant d'Oiseaux, where you can buy a few local products on a self-service basis.

Marked walking route number 6 with yellow rectangle markers This 11.8 km walk takes you on a discovery of the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve and the village of Landenne. A listed site and NATURA 2000 area, the reserve impresses with its wild beauty and the variety of ecosystems it brings together in a relatively small area.

Marked walking trail no. 5 with red rectangle markings This 5 km hike takes you on a journey of discovery through the flora and fauna of the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve. A listed site and NATURA 2000 area, the Reserve impresses with its wild beauty and the variety of ecosystems it brings together in a relatively small area of around 50 hectares. During your walk, you will see three ecosystems: heathland, limestone grasslands and forest. If you wish, there is a shortcut that allows you to avoid the steep paths of the Loysse valley. This will reduce the walk from 5 km to just 3 km. If you continue towards Loysse, you will leave the Reserve and descend into the valley. You will then follow the stream back up via the paths and road. You will cross a small ford before reaching a pretty forest path that will take you back to the Reserve and your starting point.

Marked walking route no. 5 with the red rectangle marker This hike of almost 3 km takes you on a journey of discovery through the flora and fauna of the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve. A listed site and NATURA 2000 area, the Reserve impresses with its wild beauty and the variety of ecosystems it brings together in a relatively small area (around 50 hectares). During your walk, you will see three ecosystems: heathland, limestone grasslands and forest. If you wish, there is a longer 5 km route. If you continue towards Loyisse, you will leave the Reserve and descend into the valley. You then follow the stream back up via the paths and road. You cross a small ford before reaching a pretty forest path that takes you back to the Reserve and your starting point.

Marked mountain bike route no. 3 with a triangle sign on two yellow circles This long ride takes you on a tour of Greater Andenne. You start your journey in Seilles, where you will discover Place Joseph Wauters, then the small Place Jean Tousseul, which features a bust of the famous author.

Marked mountain bike route no. 2 with a triangle sign on two red circles This ride starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a journey of discovery through the woods around Andenne and Coutisse. You begin your route in the streets of Andenne until you reach Rue Saint-Roch.

Marked mountain bike route no. 1 with a triangle on two blue circles This ride takes you on a discovery of the countryside around the town centre and the village of Bonneville. You start your route at the Andenne Arena.

Marked walking route no. 2 with the yellow rectangle marker This 9 km hike starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside and woods to the east of Andenne. You begin your route in the narrow streets of Andenne town centre before reaching the Ancienne Chaussée de Ciney and the hamlet of Reppe. Cross the Chaussée de Ciney with care and you will reach the Bois d'Heer and its trails. Climb through the woods and then descend into a charming valley to the picturesque Moulin de Kevret. The walk then takes you along the beautiful paths of Hautebise, Chawagne and Grande France. You will then arrive at the magnificent viewpoint of Calvaire, an old procession route that takes you back to the town centre to discover the Place du Chapitre, the historic heart of Andenne. You will end your tour with a visit to the Place des Tilleuls, where you can quench your thirst and enjoy a bite to eat before heading to the Andenne Arena.

Walking route no. 1 with the blue rectangle marker This hike starts at the Andenne Arena and takes you on a discovery of the countryside and woods west of Andenne. You begin by crossing a surprising place called Fond du Chenal, before climbing up into the Bois de Stud and reaching the Andenne Golf Course. You then walk through the countryside towards the village of Groynne. Enjoy the walk, as this is one of the most beautiful paths in the area! When you leave the GR®, you will arrive at Rue des Échavées, which you should cross carefully. You will then enter the Bois de Faux, where you will climb up to the beautiful viewpoint of La Roche de Faux. Please note that the first section of the path is very steep (it is possible to bypass it via Rue Abbéchamps). The last part of the walk takes you back through the narrow streets to the centre of Andenne. On your way, you will pass the pretty Chapelle Saint-Roch, then the charming Fontaine de l'Ours, and finally the Place des Tilleuls.

A walk in the heart of nature through the Sclaigneaux Nature Reserve and its final viewpoint. A short circular loop for a change of scenery.

Marked horse riding trail no. 2 with orange arc-shaped markers This trail takes you on a journey of discovery through the magnificent countryside around Bonneville, Thon-Samson and Maizeret. Please note that the paths are often stony, so bring horse shoes if your horses are not shod.

Marked walking route no. 10 with the blue rectangle marker This walk of over 6.5 km takes you on a discovery of the village of Sclayn and its countryside. Your walk begins on the banks of the Meuse and quickly takes you to the heart of the village.

Marked walking route no. 7 with a green rectangle This 7 km walk takes you to the heights of the village of Seilles and the Bois Royal de Siroux. You start your walk through the narrow streets of the hamlet of Poilsart before joining a path through the fields that leads you to the hamlet of Velaine. Once there, you will follow several country roads to the Bois de la Ronde Haie, where you will cross the River Velaine. Continue through the woods along pretty dirt tracks until you reach the Bois Royal de Siroux. At the end of your walk, you will cross the Velaine again, which is partly canalised. You then return to the road, which you cross carefully to discover the paths of the Seilles countryside. These take you to the charming Notre-Dame du Bon Secours chapel, close to Rue de Tramaka. You cross the road again to finally return to your starting point.

Starting from the old Passe Peau mill on the Andenelle stream, this nature walk heads towards Coutisse and Les Arches Royales.I have no idea why this place is called Les Arches Royales, but it is quite charming and very quiet, whether visited by the King or the rest of the world: you will discover a few buildings and an old, isolated farm on the Andenne countryside plateau.Apart from the centre of the village of Coutisse, its church, its hospice and a few modern houses, the route offers nothing but countryside and woodland, passing by a few farms – some old, such as those at La Croix and Les Arches Royales, and others still in operation, such as Grosse.

Marked walking route no. 3 It is marked with a green rectangle. This 10 km hike starts right next to the picturesque Moulin de Kevret and takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside and woods around the village of Coutisse.

A varied hike starting from the banks of the Meuse, tackling the wooded slope of the Boussale stream. The walk continues towards Coutisse, crossing the Bois de Passe Peau and then the Bois de Heer, with a detour via the Moulin de Kevret.

Marked walking route no. 9 with the red rectangle as a marker This walk takes you on a discovery of Thon-Samson, ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia. You start in Rue de Thon, which is home to many unmissable local heritage monuments: the former presbytery, the Thon castle farm and the Church of Saint-Remy.

Marked walking route no. 4 with the blue rectangle marker This 10 km walk takes you on a discovery of the village of Vezin and its countryside. You start your route at the car park of the Vezin Sports Complex.

Set off to explore the lower Samson.Starting from the Moulin de Villenval, the walk climbs past an old quarry towards Thon, then reaches the Château-Ferme de Thon through the countryside, passing by the place known as 'au Trou Perdu'.At the Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel, the route turns towards Goyet: castle, Saint-Antoine centre and artwork at the bottom of the park.After a steep climb, the walk crosses the Bois Wiame before returning to the starting point.

Starting from Bois d'Ohey, the route leads to the Struvaux stream and its many "little bridges", then through the woods to the hamlet of Strud and back via Haltinne, on a more open route. The trails are embellished with a few works of art; moreover, (re)discovering Haltinne Castle is always a pleasure!

Walk no. 8 with the green rectangle marker This walk of just over 3.5 km starts at the small Maizeret cemetery and takes you on a journey of discovery through the countryside between the municipalities of Andenne and Gesves. You start the walk by going down the main street to the hamlet of Villenval. You then cross the fields to reach the Bois Wiame. You will pass close to the beautiful Bois Wiame farm, which houses the Le Paradis des Lièvres accommodation. Continue towards Girembois before arriving at El'Core, which offers magnificent views of the Condroz plateaus. You will end your walk by passing through a small hollow and returning to the Maizeret cemetery. Don't hesitate to walk up the main street to admire the pretty little Saint-Martin de Maizeret church in the village square. You will also discover a water pump restored by the local Les Cloupias committee, a book box and a small playground.