• Belgium's Trappist Beer Trail: Part 1

• Starts everyday from the beginning of April until the end of October

• From £780 (single supplement £210)
• From €880 (single supplement €235)
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• grade explained

• 7 days: 5 days independent walking moving between guest houses.

• Tasting some of Belgium’s most renowned beers starting with the Trappist beer, Chimay
• Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside
• Visit the town of Dinant in the Meuse Valley, original home of Leffe
• Pleasant mix of forests and open landscapes
• Pretty rolling hills and valleys with quiet trails

• 6 nights accommodation in several charming guest houses, double or twin rooms with own bathrooms (3 star equivalent). All breakfasts included and 4 evening meals

1. Transfers from Couvin train station at the start on day 1 and to Dinant station on day 7
2. 6 nights accommodation.
3. All breakfasts and 4 evening meals
4. Full walking notes and maps (see more information)
5. Transport of luggage between guest houses
6. Several small transfers to access accommodation
7. Read more information about our independent walking & trekking holidays

1. Travel to Ardennes, Belgium
   
2. Lunches
3. 2 evening meals
4. Drinks
   
5. Transfers, other than those indicated above.
   
6. Any excursions or entrance fees
7. Travel insurance
   

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Walking profile

This self-guided or independent walking holiday in southern Belgium is moderate in grade and made up of 5 walks moving between guest houses. The walks average about 16km with limited ascents and descents although some paths can be rough and stoney in places with the odd steeper section.

Day 1: Arrival

Transfer from Couvin train station to your guest house in Ardennes region of Belgium.

Day 2: Scourmant Abbey - Chimay

The first day of your independent walking holiday starts with a small transfer to Scourmant Abbey where the Trappist Beer Chimay is brewed,along with making their own cheese. The beautiful gardens of the abbey can be visited, as well as the church. For beer lovers there is a shop and visitor's centre nearby. Today is a relatively short walk to the pretty town of Chimay. You can also visit the 14th century chateau of Chimay which sits on a rocky promontory. 10km

Day 3: Chimay - Dailly

From Chimay you soon reach the pretty village of Virelles, its dwellings tightly packed around its church which dominates the view. You are soon out in the open countryside again, passing the lake and nature reserve of Virelles. Information panels help you to find out more about the local wildlife. You cross and follow pretty secluded valleys including that of Eau Blanche, where in one of its meanders you'll discover the pretty village of Lompret. Its typical light-grey limestone houses create a pretty and homogenous ensemble. Surrounding the valleys you'll enjoy a patchwork landscape of hedgerows and green fields. A number of ridges offer good views. From Dailly transfer back to Chimay to your accommodation. 18km

Day 4: Dailly - Nismes

Today's route goes over a number of hills and ridges which cross the area. Good views and lots of interest including the caves at Grottes de Neptune. Your day finishes at Nismes, a local tourist centre, surrounded by limestone hills. There is plenty to see and do there, including the various hills and geological sites, the chateau Licot and Les Jardins d'O de Nismes. 15km

Day 5: Nismes - Treignes

At the start of today's walk you'll pass by one of the most interesting geological sites of the region, the Fondry des Chiens. This is a valley in the hills created by erosion and collapse with an array of fascinating rock towers. Also to be found on this 2km ridge called tienne des Abannets, is a nature reserve, protecting the limestone grasslands. Afterwards pass through the pretty village of Olloy-sur-Viroin surrounded by a protected forest. Next you'll reach the beautiful village of Vierves with its imposing 14th century chateau and its pretty collection of 18th and 19th century houses. Finish in Triegnes and transfer back to guest house in Nismes. 17km

Day 6: Treignes - Doische

The final walking day on this first section of our beer trail starts in Treignes, the village of musuems: pre-history, steam railway, traditional trades. After the village of Mazee you'll climb to a viewing platform which offers vast panoramic views over the Viroin Valley which stretches to its confluence with the Meuse, borderd by ridges and hills. You'll then briefly pass into France and reach the pretty village of Hierges which sits below its impressive castle ruins. Transfer from Doische to your final guest house. 15km

Day 7: Departure & Dinant

After breakfast, transfer to the impressive town of Dinant on the banks of the Meuse River.

Either onward travel by train or book an extra night to explore Dinant, the original home of Leffe Beer.