On the Art trail in Condroz-Famenne
An original and fascinating discovery of the Condroz-Famenne region (Ciney area), unique in Belgium!
The“Sentiers d’Art en Condroz-Famenne” long-distance hiking trail stretches for almost 155 km through the communes of Assesse, Ciney, Gesves, Hamois, Havelange, Ohey and Somme-Leuze. It is punctuated by over 55 works of art in nature. These works belong to the Land Art movement that emerged in the 1960s. The artist intervenes directly on the space and components of the landscape and nature, using natural materials (branches, rocks, foliage, hay, etc.) and the installation evolves over time until it eventually biodegrades. These are often ephemeral works of art. On Sentiers d’Art, they’re destined to stay for a few years. Since 2022, there have also been 6 Street Art murals.
Europ’Aventure offers you the opportunity to walk this marked trail (red rectangle with the inscription “Sentiers d’Art”) during a 65 km loop in 3 stages. You will have the opportunity to discover more than twenty of the exhibited works and you will stay in pleasant guest houses
Given the size of our accommodation, the Sentier d’Art is aimed exclusively at small groups (maximum 4 people) and is the ideal solution for all types of walkers: marked path (red square), quality accommodation, luggage transport and information on the region. Everything is planned so that you can make the most of the region and its beauties.
Free walking tour – Duration of 4 days (3 nights) – Departure all year round according to your availability and possibilities.
Program
Day 1
Outing
Reception in Sorée in the afternoon and delivery of the complete file. Possibility to visit the area around the hotel. Evening meal not included.
Day 2
Sorée – Gesves (19,5 km; +300 m)
The departure is from the hotel house. You will reach the work of art number 1 indicated on the map, located 100 meters away. From there, follow the signs (red rectangle) in the direction of Gesves . This first stage has no particular difficulty except for a small hill shortly before your arrival in Gesves. You will have the opportunity to discover the first 10 works of the artists’ journey. Evening meal not included – possibility to order directly at the guesthouse.
Day 3
Gesves – Jallet (23 km; + 300 m)
You leave the village of Gesves quickly. This stage takes place mainly in the fields and undergrowth. It will allow you to discover the Bois d’Ohey but also to admire a dozen works including “Under his wing” by Christian Lagrange. It is a very pleasant stage for those who like solitude. You will arrive at the end of the stage in Jallet. Evening meal not included.
Day 4
Jallet – Sorée (20 km ;+250 m)
Today’s stage takes you back to your car. From Jallet, you follow the Art trail for another 4 km before branching off onto the Evelette – Sorée link. End of the program upon arrival at your car.
Map
Practical information
Welcome : day 1, late afternoon – Handing over of the hiking file at your arrival
Dispersion : day 4, after the hike
Supervision: unaccompanied hiking (Sentiers d’Art map provided).
Accommodation: guest rooms ** and ***.
Access: by car (free parking at first accommodation)
Luggage transport: with luggage transport by the organizer. One piece of luggage per person. Maximum 15 kg.
Dogs: dogs are not allowed on this route
Dates
At your best convenience. Be careful, as the accommodations are relatively small, the dates are quickly full. It is necessary to book well in advance.
Prices
Below is the price list per person for 2024. The price depends mainly on the type of room and luggage transport.
| Double, Twin or Triple Room | Single Room | |||
| With luggage transport | Without Transport | With luggage transport | Without Transport | |
| 3 nights | 360,00 € | 340,00 € | 510,00 € | 470,00 € |
Prices are per person
Price includes :
- Accommodation with breakfast at each stopover in a 3 or 4 épis guest house
- Luggage transport
- Possible transfers from the end of the stage to the accommodation
- Free parking on departure
- Map of the hike
- Complete folder with information brochures, luggage tags, etc.
Price does not include :
- Evening meals (at each stopover, you can order a meal delivered to your accommodation or make your own arrangements)
- The drinks
- Picnics
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Everything not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
From
360,00 €
Highlights
- Discovering the Ciney region
- A route dotted with works of art
- Homestay
In pictures
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