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De Leuze-en-Hainaut à Basècles (Beloeil)

On the Line 86 RAVeL

Family
Family
Length (in km)
10 km
 cavalier  pmr

This trip takes you from Leuze-en-Hainaut, an old hosiery city and world-famous brewing centre, to Basècles, a quarrying centre known in particular for its black marble.
This was all it took for a railway line to link the two cities. Line No 86, which was later to become a RAVeL path …. and which we are now recommending to you. It takes you along a route that is rural, sporty and modern, through fields and pastures.
 

It can be sporty for a number of reasons: because of the long, straight lines swept by the wind and/or bathed in sunlight, but also because there is a Vita fitness trail in the first part of the route.
It can also tackle issues that are major concerns these days: it leads past wind turbines and one of the most efficient energy recovery centres.
 

Details

The route:
The route follows its own safe path along the Line 86 RAVeL.
 
Surface: 
Smooth, alternating asphalt and concrete.
 
Height difference:
Ascent of 42 metres. Imperceptible incline.
 
Signs: 
Full directional signs are in place along the entire route.
 

Warnings
Useful info

Start:
Rue du Pont de la Cure in Leuze-en-Hainaut (in the railway station car park along the rail tracks).

Coordinates Lambert 72 : X : 96728 m - Y : 143560 m

GPS coordinates: Latitude: 50°36'01.9'' N - Longitude: 3°36'58.50'' E

 
Finish:

Coordinates Lambert 72 : X : 96750 m - Y : 134190 m

GPS coordinates: Latitude: 50°30'58.50'' N - Longitude: 3°38'45.95'' E

Access by train: Blaton railway station two kilometres away.

Parking: small car park at the old Basècles railway station.


 
Guides/maps:

 
Around the route by bike:
•    Wallonie picarde (Western Hainaut) by bike.
•    Hainaut by bike – Hainaut Rando routes 
 

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