Bike ride along the Meuse
Description
This tour will take you along the banks of the Meuse and the Albert Canal to discover the natural, cultural and historical heritage of the Lower Meuse. It runs along a majority of pedestrian and cycle routes or on quiet roads. In summer, it is possible to make a loop by crossing the border from Lanaye (B) to Eijsden (NL), thanks to the Bac Cramignon and following the nodes 76, 77, 420 and 414.
This walk also takes you close to the nature sites of the Montagne Saint-Pierre (PN 412) and the Brock Gravel Pit (PN 44 - Hermalle-sous-Argenteau).
Eating and drinking: numerous "guinguettes" along the Meuse, numerous establishments in Eijsden if you take the ferry and in Hermalle-Sous-Argenteau
Difficulty: easy
Difference in height: 6m
Distance : 22km
Start : Rue Basse-Hermalle - 4600 Visé (parking in front of Robinson Island)
Waypoints to follow: 47-40-414-413-412-413-414-40-41-42-43-44-45-46-47
In summer, it is possible to make a loop by crossing the national border at node 413 thanks to the Bac Cramignon and following the nodes 76-77-420-414
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Points of interest
Lanaye Lock
The Cramignon ferry
Visé Leisure Marina
Visé, a sweet little Mosane town in the province of Liège, is halfway between La Cité Ardente (The Fiery City, Liège's nickname) and Maastricht, its Dutch neighbour. This leisure marina is just by the Canal de jonction, which links the Canal Albert to the Meuse river via the Visé lock.Its ideal location makes it easily accessible for holiday goers coming from the North of the country, the Netherlands or France - a pleasant break during their trip, known for its warm welcome, its beautiful green setting and its peacefulness.
Montagne Saint-Pierre entre Geer et Meuse
House of Montagne Saint-Pierre
In four rooms you discover permanent exhibitions on the Cretaceous period, on the first human activities in the region, the biodiversity and the efforts to preserve this exceptional heritage. Audiovisual shows are available. Accessible for persons with partially sightedness. Visits by appointment outside the regular opening periods. For groups from 10 to 20 pers, guided tours on request.
L'Île Robinson
Additional information
Signalétique (EN)
N2 bis (Connection points) - Green
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