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RAVeL route along the Ourthe – Roche aux Corneilles loop from Hamoir
03:26
52.3km
570m
Cycling
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 18, 2026
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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 52.2 km for 210 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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10.4 km
Centenary Avenue
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16.4 km
Small hidden estates
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24.9 km
Plaine Sapin Viewpoint and War Memorial
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The orientation table has been designed to allow access to people with reduced mobility.
In addition to the panorama, there is the Histoire de la Plaine-Sapin (in French, Dutch and English), a brief explanation of the Condroz, the Famenne and the Ardennes (in French), and the names of some large towns. with their direction and distance (as the crow flies) from the Plaine-Sapin.
A memorial was built at the Plaine-Sapin by the "Brotherhood of the Secret Army" and inaugurated on September 7, 1945
1. The point of view:
From the Plaine-Sapin, you can observe the surrounding villages, and some points known to the local inhabitants such as the wind turbines of Pessoux / Jannée, the Tour de la Famenne, the Mont des Pins, and even the Baraque Fraiture (which is located 27km as the crow flies). These different points, and others, are indicated on the panorama.
To make the most of the view, a telescope has been installed. All you need to do is insert a € 0.50 coin to admire the Famenne for 3 minutes.
2. History:
La Plaine-Sapin was an important drop-off point for the Secret Army during World War II.
From April 1944 to September 1944, the AS parachuted there mainly arms, ammunition and some food.
Each year, a commemoration of the events of '44 at the Plaine-Sapin takes place the second weekend of September. This year was the 75th anniversary.
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32.5 km
Ourthe River
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35.2 km
Rocky Cliffside Along the River
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36.2 km
RAVeL route along the Ourthe
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43.5 km
Roche aux Corneilles
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43.6 km
Crow Rock
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Also known as the « Roche à Hierneux », the left part of the rock lies under water, while the rock itself numbers 4 intriguing cavities, one of which goes right through the rock.
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52.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
29.3 km
12.3 km
7.00 km
1.83 km
1.29 km
319 m
311 m
Surfaces
33.1 km
16.4 km
2.50 km
323 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (120 m)
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