Big Crossing in the Pays de Chimay Forest – Forges – Olloy-sur-Viroin

Upon leaving the Crayas bivouac area, you have the option of taking the southern route, which will lead you to Notre-Dame Abbey in Scourmont. This heavily forested route is characterised by the presence of a lot of water, in particular a number of streams you need to cross, the Eau Noire valley and the passage by the Ry Rome Dam. At Bois Madame, there is a sign for a connection from the Couvin train station in both directions, allowing hikers to join the route, pass through the historic centre, and then along the Eau Noire river into the forest. You will then reach Viroinval, and more specifically the isolated hamlet of Regniessart. Two bivouac areas are located on this section of the Great Crossing: the Bivouac du Martin Pêcheur and that of the Ry de Rome.