Bellevaux-Ligneuville: Hiking, Landscape and History

Explore Bellevaux-Ligneuville through its hiking trails, river landscapes and historic buildings. You can distinguish the routes described here by their starting points and lengths, rather than choosing by name alone.

Hikes by starting point and length

The routes differ both in length and in the places named along the way. Several hikes start in Ligneuville; others begin in Bellevaux or have a starting point there. For the longer routes, the destination and landscape are also specified.

• MDY17 Le Beau Val is a scenic 4 km hike starting in Bellevaux, which passes through Bellevaux and follows the Amblève.
• MDY16 Les deux Rochers covers 9.2 km and has starting points in Bellevaux and Falize.
• MDY18 Le Chemin St Hubert is 7.4 km long and starts in Ligneuville. The route passes through the meadows and forests from Ligneuville to Lamonriville.
• MDY20 Le Barrage des castors is a 7.3 km hike starting in Ligneuville.
• MDY21 La Promenade de la truite is 5.3 km long and also starts in Ligneuville.
• The 7.9 km MDY19 La Route Napoléon runs from Ligneuville to Hédomont through forests and meadows.

The listed routes range from 4 to 9.2 km: Le Beau Val is the shortest and Les deux Rochers the longest of these hikes. The starting and ending points also matter when comparing them. For example, the hike from Ligneuville to Hédomont can be distinguished from routes that start in Bellevaux. Four hikes also start at the Brasserie de Bellevaux, making it another specific starting point for planning your walks.

River landscapes and outdoor activities

Bellevaux lies in a valley and is characterised by picturesque hamlets. Ligneuville is situated in the Amblève valley and surrounded by wooded hills. Near Ligneuville, the Amblève flows through flowering fields. The descriptions of the two places therefore highlight different features: Bellevaux is characterised by its valley and hamlets, while Ligneuville brings together the river, fields and wooded hills.

Fishing is another activity mentioned in the area. You can fish in rivers and ponds in the localities of Ligneuville, Pont and Bellevaux. This includes both flowing waters and ponds, as well as several named places. If you are interested in fishing, you can make it a separate focus of your visit alongside the hiking trails.

Buildings and history

Bellevaux has several clearly dated historical landmarks. The church is dedicated to Saint Aubin and classified as “Anno 1435”. The classified Maison Maraite dates from 1592. The old mill in Bellevaux dates back to 1387. The church, Maison Maraite and mill offer different ways to get to know the area through its buildings as well as its landscape.

The dates also make the buildings easy to distinguish: the old mill is dated to 1387 and Maison Maraite to 1592. The church is identified by the classification “Anno 1435”. Together, these details provide three separate historical points of reference without having to combine them into a single history of origin.

Tours and getting there

Tours of the Brasserie de Bellevaux introduce visitors to its history, brewing equipment, the basics of its beers and the different stages of brewing. The tours are aimed at visitors who would like to learn more about the brewing process and the beers. Along with the four hikes that start at the brewery, it is a useful reference point in Bellevaux both for walks and for its brewery.

TEC bus route 395 connects Bellevaux and Ligneuville with Stavelot. If you plan to use the bus, check the timetable for your travel day. When choosing a hike, comparing the starting points can help: some of the routes described start in Ligneuville, while Le Beau Val starts in Bellevaux and Les deux Rochers has starting points in Bellevaux and Falize.

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