Cycling in Wallonia | The pilgrims bikeway between Herve and Thuin

Eurovelo 3 is a European bikeway going from Norway to Santiago de Compostela. Why not enjoy its Walloon segment, between Herve and Thuin, which mainly follows the RAVel network?

The trail offers fantastic viewpoints over rivers, cultural sites, the post-industrial heritage by the Meuse and Sambre waterways as well as stunning cities such as Namur andCharleroi.).

Practical information

The trail

• The RAVel by the Ligne 38 goes along the stunning bocages of the Pays de Herve. Vibrant, green settings.
• Leaving Liège, known as the Fiery City, follow the  Ravel along the Meuse then the Sambre, passing Namur and Charleroi as you do so.
• Just before getting to France, enjoy the beautiful countryside of the Haute Sambre and its rich flora and fauna.

Along the way

• Source O Rama: the journey a little drop of water in the big world
• Jehay casle
• The Bois-du-Cazier 
• BPS22, one of the largest art museums in Wallonia
• The Vicinal Historic Tramway Discovery Centre in Lobbes-Thuin

Accommodation

• Maison d'hôtes Matin tranquille | Liège
• The Georges Simenon Youth Hostel, Liège
• Hôtel Naxhelet, its golf club and spa (Province of Liège)
• The Royal Snail Hotel, a boutique hotel at Namur
• La Villa Balat: an exceptional guest house in Namur
• Arthur Rimbaud: Charleroi's youth hostel
• Le Relais de la Haute Sambre