Extended over the territory of the entities of Colfontaine, Dour, and Frameries, the Colfontaine forest has 750 ha of protected wilderness. It is today incorporated into the Hauts-Pays Natural Park and offers numerous walking routes. By bike or on foot, on asphalt roads or for purists off the “beaten track”, it is an unmissable nature meeting place.

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January 1, 2026

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Between point 6, the Sauwartan site, and point 7, there are now no-entry signs. From point 6, leave the woods and join an asphalt road, take the first right and follow it to point 7.

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1. Promenade Jacques Libiez — Hauts-Pays Nature Park

9.30km

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2. Colfontaine Wood – Colfontaine Forest loop from Colfontaine

11.4km

03:00

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Colfontaine Wood – Le Sauwartan slag heap, 162 m loop from Pavillon de Chasse

10.6km

02:48

90m

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

Weather

Sunday 15 March

11°C

4°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Location: Colfontaine, Mons, Hainaut, Wallonie, Wallonia, Belgium

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Colfontaine Forest

1. Promenade Jacques Libiez — Hauts-Pays Nature Park

2. Colfontaine Wood – Colfontaine Forest loop from Colfontaine

3. Colfontaine Wood – Le Sauwartan slag heap, 162 m loop from Pavillon de Chasse

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