W7 Sur la route des Ardennes

This stage runs mainly along its own safe path, starting at the Lanaye lock complex. Thanks to the new wide lock, 9,000-tonne boats can now pass between the inland waterway networks of Belgium and the Netherlands.

On your right is the ‘tranchée de Caster’, a wide cut through the limestone at the foot of the Montagne Saint-Pierre nature reserve. On your left, the Frayères de Lanaye natural site is the perfect place to relax. It is worth mentioning that in May 1940, the German troops entered Belgium through this region. The marks of this invasion are still clear to see in the forts of Eben-Emael and Aubin-Neufchâteau. 
 

After crossing the delightful village of Lanaye, you go through Visé, the city of the goose, where you can admire the Ferme du Temple, a farm built by the Templars in the 13th century.
The Albert canal RAVeL and then the Meuse RAVeL take you to Liège, which reveals its industrial, architectural and cultural heritage. Its folklore, the warmth of local people and its districts bustling with activity both day and night, reflected in its nickname, the Cité Ardente, make this an unmissable stage along your route. You will remember its historic centre, its many museums, the Carré district and the slopes of the Citadel, providing a spacious green area for walkers right in the centre of the city.