Ourthe Valley, Ardennes, Belgium, 6 Day Hike
Spend 6 days exploring the Ourthe valley in the Ardennes of Belgium on a self-guided trek with the help of UIMLA certified mountain leader Olivier.
Group
6 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- Explore the Ourthe valley for 6 exciting days.
- See some of the most magnificent landscape in the Ardennes.
- Sleep comfortably in quality accommodations.
Description
There is so much to see and explore in the Ardennes of Belgium, and on this particular trip, I would like to help you enjoy 6 full days that will take you on a loop from La Roche and back, and take you through the gorgeous Ourthe valley.
This is a self-guided tour. That means you will be given all of the instructions necessary, including maps and other important information for you to explore the Ourthe valley on your own. This is perfect for people who don’t necessarily like to follow strict itineraries but prefer to explore at their own pace, to see, stop and move on as they please.
On this 6 day hiking trip, there is no shortage of great natural spots to see and admire, including plateaus, forests and valleys. There are also other highlights that include the Nettle natural reserve and the Nisramond dam. Throughout the trip, you will also get to trek through a number of wonderful hamlets and villages as well. Some examples of those villages include the following.
Hives
Lavaux
Laneuville
Givry
Lavacherie
Flamierge
Laval
Flamisoul
Nadrin
Along with the town of La Roche, which is a great place to explore, and even has a castle, this trip has everything an enthusiastic hiker could want. And with comfortable accommodations awaiting you every night, I have no doubt you will have a fantastic experience.
If this kind of self-guided hiking trip sounds like something you would like to enjoy, just send me a request. I know you’ll have a great time exploring the Ourthe valley.
Would you like to enjoy a similar self-guided hiking tour through the Anlier forest? Then give this 4 day trip a try.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Price details
- Along with necessary maps, information and topoguides, the price also includes halfboard food and accommodation at a 3 star hotel or 4 star guesthouse, depending on availability and your preference. However, the price does not include transportation, lunch, individual equipment and personal expenses.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: La Roche
Arrival at your hotel from 2:00 pm. After that, you will have all day to explore the lovely town of La Roche.
Day 2: La Roche – Champlon /Laneuville (20.6km)(5h30m)
After leaving La Roche, you will start hiking on the plateaus, crossing the villages of Hives and Lavaux. Depending on your accommodation you will either turn to Champlon or Laneuville, where you will spend the night.
Day 3: Champlon /Laneuville - Ste. Ode (Rechimont)(18.8km)(5h)
After leaving Laneuville, you will start hiking through the Freyr forest. From there, you will then continue on to the highest point of the trek at 540 meters, where you can enjoy some great views. Afterwards, you will descend to the village of Lavacherie then visit the Nettle natural reserve. You will then conclude the day by passing several villages and hamlets before reaching Ste.Ode, where you will spend the night.
Day 4: Rechimont - Gives(18.3km)(5h)
After leaving Ste. Ode (Rechimont), you will make your way to the town of Bertogne. After that, you will venture to the villages of Flamierge and Flamisoul and continue through agricultural paths until you reach Givry then Gives, where you will spend the night.
Day 5: Gives – Nadrin (22.2km)(6h)
This part of the hike will be the longest and most strenuous. After leaving Gives, you will trek through the western Ourthe valley, which you will get to explore until you reach the Nisramond dam. After that, you will pass the hamlet of Ollomont before reaching Nadrin, where you will spend the night.
Day 6: Nadrin – La Roche (17.9km)(5h)
On the final day of the trek, you will depart Nadrin and descend back into the Ourthe valley. While hiking along the river, you will reach the Celtic site of Chesle before arriving at Berismenil. After that, you will pass the small hamlet of Borzee before reaching La Roche, which will conclude the trip.
Details
More info
Participants should bring the following items with them: a cap, sunglasses, a rain cape, proper hiking shoes, breathable underwear, waterproof and breathable goretex jacket, t-shirts, gloves, swimsuit, walking socks, a pocket knife, toilet paper, walking sticks, lighter, camera and personal medications. You should bring 2 bags, one which you will carry while hiking and another that we will transport. There is an option to enjoy the hike with a guide. If you are interested, please let us know in advance, and we can give you a quote on the cost.
About the guide
E-S Adventure Guides
4.8
(96)
Mountain Guide
Gauthier and his team of IFMGA/UIMLA-certified mountain guides & leaders and rock climbing instructors (Anabelle, Andrea, Andrej, Claire, Christophe, Daniel, Elis, Enrico, Etienne, François, Guillaume, Ivan, Jessy, Julia, Mathis, Mitja, Olivier, and Robin) are some of the top outdoor adventure professionals in Europe.
Whether you wish to climb some of the best mountains in the Alps or go on an exciting bouldering adventure in Fontainbleau, among other amazing options, they will be able to show you the top spots and the ropes to ensure you have an unforgettable and safe adventure.
Gauthier will be your main point of contact during the booking process and will be able to help you with all the questions you have in order to make sure you receive the best possible guiding service.
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Languages
| Italian | French | English
Certificates
UIMLA | UIAGM | IFMGA
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