This is the first stage of the Trappist Abbey Trail between Rochefort and Orval. It begins by crossing Rochefort. The route, marked by two caves, also leads to the discovery of a beautiful castle before ending in Resteigne.



Leaving Rochefort, you cross L'Homme twice. Very soon after, you reach the Lorette… read more

For this second leg, make sure you bring enough water and food for the day, as you won't come across any shops. And for good reason, this section runs mainly through forests and magnificent valleys. The valleys of La Resteigne, Redu, and Daverdisse are the ones that define the day.



The omnipresent Lesse… read more

From Redu to Paliseul, this new stage winds through lush greenery and the banks of the Lesse. Once again, resupply opportunities along the way are rare. It is therefore best to leave Redu with sufficient supplies for the stage.



The day begins with a gentle descent to the village of Lesse, where you rejoin… read more

Similar in length to the previous day's stage, this new section takes you from Paliseul to Cugnon. Still immersed in a lush green setting, you'll discover unusual sites like the Château des Fées. You pass vast agricultural plains towards the banks of the Semois.



The first portion of today's route has… read more

This penultimate stage is marked by the presence of water throughout the day. From Cugnon to Florenville, the Semois only leaves you when its meanders become more pronounced. Although flowing along the river, today's route is hillier than the previous days.



You leave Cugnon and head towards the Semois… read more

The final leg of your Trappist Abbey Trail adventure is also the shortest. From Florenville to Orval, you only need to travel about twelve kilometers to reach the second major abbey on the journey.



Today's route begins with a relatively flat section that winds through fields toward the French border… read more