Walloon Brabant, the green escape… - Province du Brabant wallon

Relaxation and leisureWalking-cyclingEscape overhollow trails !The large open spaces and vast vistas inWalloon Brabant help you discover themost secret spots : here a hollow trail thatmeanders mysteriously towards a deepdale ; there an inconspicuous path thatruns along a babbling brook… Here thevaried relief is surprising and it will onlyrelinquish its pleasures to those that takethe time to look around.Family walks or more adventurous hiking trails,the choice is yours. There are a very large number ofmarked trails to guide you through a well-protected naturalenvironment, with stops at a chapel or an inn on the way. Oran imposing farm selling local produce, if not a castle or avillage square with a bell tower offering shade.There are more than 400 miles of marked trails. These walksare described in great detail in the leaflets available at thetourist offices (* pages 42-43). Other theme walks followgourmet routes, for example, or routes to mark special events.Visit the new web site www.tourismegps.be todiscover over 100 GPS routes throughout the five Walloonprovinces. These routes (walking, motorcycle,cycling or by car) are absolutely freeand can be easily loaded into your GPS.You can choose a route by place, area or level of difficulty.www.tourismegps.be is an original and fun way to get toknow the province of Walloon Brabant.Guided walks for your diaryEvery Tuesday, the Marcheurs du mardi will help youexplore Nivelles and environs (Roman Païs). Meeting pointat Mont Saint-Roch in Nivelles.For details : & +32.(0)67.22.04.44The fourth Wednesday of the month (January toNovember) and the third Wednesday in December, theRandonneurs du Brabant offer a walk through the Ardennesbrabançonnes (Wavre and environs).For details : & +32.(0)10.23.03.52Every Saturday, Tuesday and throughout theholidays between 1 April and 30 September, experiencethe unique atmosphere of the Battle of Waterloo on a guidedwalk taking in preserved parts of the famous battlefield.60-minute walks in several languages between 2 pm and 6 pm.For details : & +32.(0)2.352.09.10At the foot of the abbey ruins, a lovely 7 km signpostedtrail which goes through fields, woods and sunken lanes...Discover beautiful farms and splendid panoramas alongthe way (signposts with vertical yellow rectangle).For details : & +32.(0)71.88.09.80Marlborough’s walk (12,8 km) : From the old trainstation of Ramillies, discover the story of the Ramilliesbattle (1706). Through orientation panels, you will findinformations (translated in French, English and Dutch) tounderstand the context and the course of this battle.For details : & +32.(0)10.22.91.15Contact the touristoffices (* pages 42-43)for walking mapsand leaflets.300 km of signposted walkslet you discover Hesbaye Brabançonne.Brochure and information on +32.(0)10.22.91.15www.hesbayebrabanconne.beTourist itinerariesfor motoristsThere are three itineraries forexploring the architectural heritageof Walloon Brabant by car.For a leaflet and moreinformation call :& +32.(0)67.22.04.44www.tourisme-roman-pais.be30