Circuit Chimay-Mariembourg

Line 156 of the Ravel takes you through part of the Hainaut boot.

All along the route, you will be able to admire rich and varied landscapes, from the forest to the plains, you will travel through a very vast flora.

Within the framework of Access-i, only the Chimay-Mariembourg section has been audited. This certification does not therefore take into account the content of the educational panels and other activities along the route.

Strong points

Start: Place des Princes in Chimay

Finish: Rest area of Boussu-en-Fagnes

The circuit ends 15 km from the starting point, shortly after the accessible rest area in Boussu-en-Fagnes and 400m of gravel after which you will find a sign "end of temporary Ravel".

*Possibility to reach Mariembourg via a route along the National 5 (Route Charlemagne)

The route is 29.2 km round trip with a total difference in height of 42m constant over the whole route and descending from Chimay to Mariembourg.

It is interrupted by 12 crossings and has 16 rest areas, the majority of which are located in the first 8 km from Chimay

Points of attention

. Lack of signage to find the Ravel when arriving in the town of Chimay

. There are HoReCa establishments from Chimay but we cannot guarantee their accessibility.

. No sanitary facilities or adapted sanitary facilities on the route

. There is an unsafe double crossing on the route

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The paths between the car parks and the Ravel are accessible without setting foot on the ground.

. The circuit is between 2.5 and 3m wide

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of bumps.

. Consistent and regular signage along the route

. The Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area has suitable furniture.

Points of attention

. The rest areas along the route do not have an accessible link to the Ravel, with the exception of the one at Boussu-en-Fagnes.

. One or two barriers are more difficult to access for a specific handibike

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The paths between the car parks and the Ravel are accessible without setting foot on the ground.

. The circuit is between 2.5 and 3m wide

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of bumps.

. Consistent and regular signage along the route

. The Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area has suitable furniture.

Points of attention

. The rest areas along the route do not have an accessible link to the Ravel, with the exception of the one at Boussu-en-Fagnes.

. One or two barriers that are more difficult to access for a specific handibike

. There are few rest areas on the last 6 km, so an electric assistance should be provided as required.

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The paths between the car parks and the Ravel are accessible without setting foot on the ground.

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of jaggedness.

Points of attention

. One or two barriers more difficult to access for a specific tandem bike

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The paths between the car parks and the Ravel are accessible without setting foot on the ground.

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of jaggedness.

. Contrast of the paths with their surroundings and the surrounding area.

. Consistent and regular signage along the route

Points of attention

. One or two barriers more difficult to access for a specific tandem bike

. Presence of a non-contrasting road exit

. The inner lining of the canopy at Boussu-en-Fagnes is mirrored, which can disturb the view.

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of jaggedness.

. Consistent and regular signposting along the route

Points of attention

. There is no information in sign language

. There is no easy-to-read material

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of jaggedness.

. Consistent and regular signposting along the route

Points of attention

. There is no information in sign language

. There is no easy-to-read material

. The materials of the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area (metal) create resonance under the canopy and may cause difficulties in understanding.

Strong points

. Reserved parking near the start of the Ravel located in Rue du pavillon in Chimay

. Reserved parking near the finish of the Ravel at the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area

. The ground surface is stable, non-stable and free of jaggedness.

. Consistent and regular signposting along the route

Points of attention

. There is no easy-to-read material

. The inner lining of the canopy of the Boussu-en-Fagnes area is mirrored, which can disturb the perspective

. The materials of the Boussu-en-Fagnes rest area (metal) create resonance under the awning and can cause difficulties in understanding and discomfort if there is a large group.

. Presence of a non-contrasting road exit