Chimay, before being known for its superb castle, its monastic life, and its famous beer, is above all a forest town. The town is located in a clearing overlooking the Ardennes forest. It is at the Notre-Dame de Scourmont Abbey that the Trappist Cistercian monks make beer and cheese.

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Perrine

October 26, 2021

Cycling

Chimay is world famous for its Trappist beer and cheese, but the small town also reflects 1000 years of history through its castle and historic center.

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March 16, 2023

Hiking

Chimay is world famous for its Trappist beer and cheese, but the small town also reflects 1000 years of history through its castle and historic center.

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1. A looping route around Chimay - La Thiérache

46.9km

02:55

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Chimay Castle – Main Square of Chimay loop from Chimay

60.4km

05:03

810m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. RAVeL L109 Cycle Path – Main Square of Chimay loop from Lobbes

96.2km

05:45

670m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 240 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Location: Chimay, Thuin, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Blaimont Viaduct

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Sundial Sculpture on the Bridge

Chimay Castle

1. A looping route around Chimay - La Thiérache

2. Chimay Castle – Main Square of Chimay loop from Chimay

3. RAVeL L109 Cycle Path – Main Square of Chimay loop from Lobbes

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