De Tubize à La Louvière (stage 1)

The route:
The route mainly follows the Charleroi-Brussels canal RAVeL and the Charleroi-Brussels historical canal RAVeL, then the Canal du Centre RAVeL.
You cross La Louvière along roads with pavements for pedestrians and marked paths for cyclists.

Surface: 
Mostly smooth (alternately asphalt and concrete), damaged in places. Two short sections along fairly uneven stones.
 

Height difference: 
Flat or imperceptible incline.
 

Signs: 
Full directional signs are in place along the entire route.
 

Safety, precautions: 
Take care when crossing through La Louvière as the motor traffic in the urban setting is fairly heavy along the roads you follow.
 

Start:

On the RAVeL on the right bank of the Canal Charleroi-Brussels, near n°19 Place Josse Goffin in1480 Clabecq (Tubize).

Coordinates Lambert 72 : X : 139495 m - Y : 153140 m

GPS coordinates: Latitude: 50°41'19.51 "N - Longitude: 4°13'12.30 "E

Access by Train: Tubize SNCB railway station.

Easy car parking at the starting point.

Guides/maps:

• RAVeL map of the Province of Hainaut published by the SPW. This map, called ‘More RAVeL, more pleasure’ can be ordered free of charge by clicking here.

Around the route by bike:

• Hainaut by bike – Hainaut Rando routes: http://www.hainauttourisme.be/fr