Canals & intimate rivers
33,93 Km
2 h 15 min
I cycle often
33,93 km cycling route from Monthermé to Haybes
This stage of La Meuse à Vélo passes through the steepest section of the Ardennes range. Here, the forest-covered slopes sweep down steeply towards the Meuse. Here and there, you'll spot outcrops of schist peeking through: a stone used extensively in local architecture. The landscapes have inspired local myths like Les Dames de Meuse (the Ladies of the Meuse).
Elevation of the stage
68 m 52 m
Waytypes of the stage
Cycle path: 24,93 km By road: 8,94 km
Surface of the stage
Smooth: 33,86 km
The route
Presenting no particular difficulty, the route runs along the perfectly surfaced towpath.
Connections
From Monthermé, you can take another green route running alongside the Semoy. This quiet valley will delight nature lovers.
SNCF (FRENCH RAILWAYS)
● Monthermé railway station
● Revin railway station
● Haybes railway station
Tourist Office(s)
● Les boucles de Meuse & Semoy Tourist Office - www.meuse-semoy-tourisme.com - 03 24 54 46 73
● Val d'Ardenne Tourisme - www.valdardennetourisme.com - 03 24 42 92 42
Don't miss...
Monthermé – numerous viewpoints
Laifour: Les Dames de Meuse (nature site)
Revin: the Vieux Revin museum
Fumay: France's slate capital
The Terraltitude Park - Fumay
Le Clos Belle Rose micro-brewery - Haybes
Haybes: Hiking centre, La Platale viewpoint
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