Accommodation in Chôdes: Hiking trails near Malmedy
Accommodation in Chodes
Chôdes, along with G’Doûmont and Boussire, lies on scattered ridges along the road from Malmedy to Robertville. For travellers looking for accommodation here, the documented hiking trails are particularly useful: several routes start in or pass through the village. Staying in Chôdes does not necessarily mean you are close to every trailhead. Check the exact address and the route you have chosen. This trail information does not provide reliable details about a local ski area, slopes or lifts; a ski trip requires separate, up-to-date information about operations and travel arrangements.
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La Croix de Chôdes and the GR56
MDY23 La Croix de Chôdes is a family circular walk from the village of Chôdes to the heights of Livremont. It includes a viewpoint overlooking Malmedy and the Sentier du poudingue de Malmedy. The term “family circular walk” describes the character of the route, but does not guarantee that the trail, weather and level of fitness will suit every group. Read the current route description and check the distance, elevation gain and terrain in particular before setting out.
The GR56 long-distance trail passes La Croix de Chôdes and continues uphill to the Chapelle de Livremont. Beyond the chapel, the route reaches the roundabout in the centre of Chôdes. This is a different scale from a local circular walk: you can use individual sections of a long-distance trail, but you need to plan exactly where to join and leave it. If you only want to see the viewpoint, you do not necessarily need to choose a longer stage. The location of accommodation can only be assessed meaningfully in relation to the actual route.
The Warchenne Valley and other starting points
The MDY13 Les Pierres d’arkose route starts either in Chôdes or in the Val d’Arimont. It follows the Warchenne Valley and passes the Boussire gravel pit. These two starting points offer a choice: depending on where you are staying and how you are travelling, one may be more convenient than the other. The mere mention of the gravel pit does not imply permission to visit operational areas. Stay on the marked route and follow local guidance.
MDY22 Les crêtes de la Warche also lists the church in Chôdes as one of its starting points. This means there are at least two named trails connected to the village, but they do not follow the same route. Do not choose based on the name “Warche” alone; compare the route, distance and return journey. This is particularly important if you are travelling without your own vehicle or have only half a day for the hike. The available information about the area does not confirm bus connections to every trailhead or that the trails are accessible all year round.
Accommodation and planning your day
If the family circular walk is your main objective, check how close your accommodation is to the village starting point. For MDY13, the alternative starting point in the Val d’Arimont may also be worth considering; for a GR56 stage, the planned return journey matters. Choose a hotel or holiday home according to these specific routes, your travel dates and your individual needs. Prices, availability and amenities depend on the listing itself, not on the hiking trail descriptions. This presents Chôdes honestly as a starting point without claiming that winter sports routes or access to ski slopes are available when this has not been established for the area.
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