• Belgium's Trappist Beer Trail: Part 2

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

• From £810 (single supplement £210)
• From €910 (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 including the Trappist beer, Rochefort
• Pretty historic villages and chateaux in picturesque countryside
• Picturesque Meuse & Lesse Valleys with great viewpoints
• 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 3 evening meals

1. Transfers from Dinant train station at the start on day 1 and to Rochefort-Jemelle station on day 7
2. 6 nights accommodation.
3. All breakfasts and 3 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. 3 evening meals
4. Drinks
   
5. Transfers, other than those indicated above
6. Any excursions or entrance fees
7. Travel insurance
   

1. Take a look at part 1 of our Belgium Beer Trail

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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 19km 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 Dinant train station to your guest house in Ardennes region of Belgium.

Possible extra night in Dinant at the start of the walking holiday.

Day 2: Vodelee - Hastiere

From Vodolee, you'll soon reach the pretty village of Solme, its 60 or so historic dwellings grouped around its church. Then you'll follow a 10km trail in the wild and isolated Hermeton Valley, at the end of which you'll reach the village of Hastiere. Hastiere is in fact two villages, one on each side of the Meuse River. Hastiere is known for its abbey church dedicated to Saint Pierre. The benedictine abbey was founded in 900 by Irish monks. The abbey church was built between 1033 and 1035 and its imposing architecture is of a pure Romanesque style. 20km

Day 3: Hastiere - Furfooz

After a brief section by the Meuse River, climb the secluded Cascatelles Valley and reach the top of the rise for wonderful views over the Meuse Valley. Pass the ruins of Chateau Thierry and pass through the wooded Nature Reserve Calebi. More viewpoints as you follow the Lesse Valley to reach the village of Furfooz. On the way there's the opportunity to visit the Caracole Brewery. 20km

Day 4: Furfooz - Chevetogne

Pass through the Furfooz Nature Reserve, important for its geology as well as its flora and fauna. A small detour takes you to Chateau Veves whose origins date from the 12th century. Afterwards, pass through the picturesque village of Celles with its church dating from the 11th century. Mixed walking with forests and fields leads to Chevetogne. 22km

Day 5: Chevetogne - Grand Sinsin

At the start of today's walk you'll pass through the Domaine of Chevetogne, a vast private estate with forests and sports facilities. Afterwards a series of small climbs and descents leads you to Haversin and the ancient boundary between the principalities of Liege and Luxembourg. Transfer from Grand Sinsin to your accommodation in the historic town of Marche en Famenne. 18km

Day 6: Grand Sinsin - Rochefort

Short transfer and then pass Chateau Humain built in 1756 and located in a large park with lakes. Next you'll pass the Abbey Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy. It's here that the Rochefort Trappist beer is brewed discreetly by the monks. Rochefort is known for brewing dark and sweet beers, especially the Rochefort 10, a deep dark-brown rich and fruity beer.

The abbey was founded in 1230, although many changes have been made to the buildings. There are several buildings from the 18th century, and the church, which is the only building which can be visited, was re-built between 1991 and 1993 in a purist Romanesque style. Then head to the picturesque town of Rochefort itself and the end of your beer trail. The town was the site of the Battle of Bure during the Second World War. 13km

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the nearby train station.