{"id":918563,"date":"2024-03-15T14:31:19","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T13:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europaventure.be\/?p=918563"},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T11:10:42","slug":"excursion-durable-belgique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europaventure.be\/en\/excursion-durable-belgique\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is the Ardennes the ideal place for a sustainable excursion in Belgium?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Ardennes is the perfect perfect destination<\/strong><\/a> for those looking to escape close to home <\/strong>and adopt a sustainable travel<\/strong> approach. With its verdant landscapes<\/strong>, serene waterways <\/strong>and rich cultural heritage, <\/strong>it has everything to charm in an eco-responsible<\/strong> way. <\/p>\n\n

Europ’Aventure has been a recognized player in sustainable tourism<\/strong> in the Ardennes for nearly 40 years. Now based in Saint-Hubert, the European capital of nature and hunting, our team welcomes you to the heart of nature<\/strong>. By bringing hiking enthusiasts to its lands, Europ’Aventure plays a part in local and regional life, as an economic enterprise of tourist interest, as part of territorial development and as a player in regional life.<\/p>\n\n

For many years, Europ’Aventure has been committed to local travel<\/strong>. We don’t offer any destinations outside Europe, and 90% of our stays are in Belgium. This commitment was recently recognized by the ATR label<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Acting for Sustainable Tourism). In this article, Europ’Aventure invites you to discover why this region is ideal<\/strong> for your next sustainable excursions in Belgium<\/strong>. So read on and follow us as we explore the Belgian Ardennes.<\/p>\n\n

\"A<\/figure>\n\n

Rediscover the wonders of Belgium with nearcation<\/h2>\n\n

In recent years, the travel industry<\/strong> has seen the emergence of<\/strong> “nearcation<\/strong>“. What does this practice actually involve, and what are its advantages<\/strong>? Europ’Aventure tells you more below. <\/p>\n\n

A new era in travel <\/h3>\n\n

The term “nearcation” is a fusion of<\/strong> the English words “near<\/strong>” and “vacation<\/strong>“. It refers to the tendency to travel locally<\/strong>, in regions<\/strong> close to<\/strong> home<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

More than just a trend, nearcation responds to a twofold desire<\/strong>: to get away from <\/strong>everyday life without moving<\/strong> geographically, and to rediscover <\/strong> <\/strong>hidden treasures <\/strong>of your country<\/strong> or <\/a>region. This makes it an attractive alternative<\/strong> to costly<\/strong>, energy-hungry long-distance travel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

Positive impact on the environment and regional economy <\/h3>\n\n

By choosing nearcation, you’re opting for a responsible<\/strong> and conscious<\/strong> way of travelling<\/strong>. On the one hand, this encourages you to opt for short trips <\/strong>and soft mobility<\/strong> for your outings. In this way, you reduce<\/strong> your greenhouse gas<\/strong> emissions and, consequently, your environmental impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

On the other hand, excursions in Belgium allow you to spend<\/strong> your vacation budget<\/strong>(which is smaller <\/strong>than for a longer trip) on local activities<\/strong>. In this way, you’re supporting <\/strong>your own country’<\/strong>seconomy<\/strong>. In other words, you’re taking part in a virtuous circle<\/strong> for the community<\/strong> and theenvironment<\/strong> near<\/strong> you. <\/p>\n\n

The Ardennes for a successful nearcation in Belgium<\/h2>\n\n

A natural treasure <\/h3>\n\n

With its breathtaking<\/strong> scenery<\/strong> and rich biodiversity<\/strong>, the Ardennes is the ideal region <\/strong>for an excursion in Belgium<\/strong>. Are you a fan of vast, dense forests<\/strong><\/a> for your hikes? Do you prefer to admire waterways <\/strong>in the fresh air<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n

Whatever your preference, the Ardennes is full of landscapes<\/strong> just waiting to be admired<\/strong>. And with its varied flora<\/strong> and fauna<\/strong>, it’s the ideal place for nature lovers<\/strong> and photographers<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

A cultural heritage <\/h3>\n\n

Of course, there’s much more to this part of Belgium <\/a>than its natural wealth. It also boasts a rich cultural heritage<\/strong>. We offer 3 suggestions for a historical tour of the Ardennes. <\/p>\n\n