Promenade de l'écureuil
Description
Starting from the village of Beaumont, the Squirrel Walk takes you through fields and forests to discover the heights of the southern slope of the Amblève valley. You will pass the pretty isolated village of Francheville. Parking is available near the village hall. have a look to the Route-Info number 1.
Technical informations
6.6 km
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max. 531 m
min. 371 m
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Styles : DiscoveryIn the countryIn townForest Public : Persons with reduced mobilityAccessible with prams/stroller Theme : Waterfront | |||||||
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Steps
Points of interest
Village of Beaumont
The village of Beaumont is located halfway between the towns of Malmedy and Stavelot. It is surrounded by the hamlets of Lodomez, Villers and Planche (Malmedy).Beaumont still has several old timber framing farmhouses. At the central crossroads, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary sheltered in a small artificial cave, as well as an old fountain that is still in operation.
Viewpoint - Above Le Wérihay
Magnificent view of the Amblève valley above Le Wérihay.On the other side, on the right, you can see the church of the village of Bellevaux, located in the commune of Malmedy.
Second viewpoint on the Amblève valley
Viewpoint on the top of the village of Bellevaux (Malmedy).
Didactic panel
Didactic panel about the nature reserve of Noir Ruy (or Noir Ru) meaning "black creek". This little creek flows into the Amblève below the village of Beaumont.
Francheville
Set back from the main road coming from Beaumont, the village of Francheville culminates at an altitude of 580 metres and is dominated by the Saint-Félix church built in the 18th century. Above the church's portal are a coat of arms and a chronogram showing the year 1742.The chronogram is an inscription in which certain letters correspond to Roman numerals which, when added together, give the founding date of the building.
Additional information
Signalétique (EN)
Pedestrian - Horizontal rectangle - Blue
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