Circuit RAVeL de la Molignée

32 km outward journey.

Start : Place Communale, 5537 Anhée

Finish : Rue du Point d'Arrêt, 5070 Fosses-la-Ville

This walk takes you from the banks of the Meuse through Mettet, world-famous for its motorbike circuit, to Lac de Bambois. It joins the Bambois - Fosses-la-Ville route, previously audited by Access-i.

From Anhée, you follow the banks of the river Molignée past Haut le Wastia, witness to a major battle in May 1940. You leave behind the ruins of the Montaigle castle. You pass through Maredret, a village with many craftsmen. You'll make your way through pastures, copses and deep valleys, racing the draisines that run alongside the RAVeL.

To complete the 1st part of the stage, you will reach, at your own pace, the plateau on which stands proudly the town of Mettet, whose history dates back to Gallo-Roman times and where the painter Félicien Rops is buried.

Your walk then takes you through fields and groves towards the Bambois lake. You can continue the walk towards Fosses-La-Ville for around 3 km.

You can find the route roadbook here.

Strong points

Relatively flat route (170 m positive gradient over 30 km).
The route is on a safe, asphalt-surfaced right-of-way (RAVeL). The path is on average 2 metres wide, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide).
Parking close to the circuit.
Clear signage along the route. Educational signs along the route on various themes (Félicien Rops, the surrounding countryside).
Safe and visible crossings.

Points of attention

There are no accessible toilets at the start of the circuit. There are adapted toilets at the Draisines de la Molignée (with charge and ramp) and at Lac de Bambois. Please note that they are not open all the time, but only during opening hours.
There are no suitable parking spaces at the entrance to the circuit (gravel car park) but there are 2 on the Place Communale d'Anhée, 50 m away.
There are areas on the route where the surface is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2 cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
The gradient on the course is gentle. There is an area at the junction with the ‘Bord de Meuse’ line that descends more steeply (7%) but only for a short distance.
The route is clearly signposted.
Most of the crossings of carriageways are properly secured and have a minimum gradient (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.

Points of attention

There are no accessible toilets at the start of the circuit. There are adapted toilets at the Draisines de la Molignée (for a fee) and at Lac de Bambois. Please note that they are not open all the time, but only during opening hours.
There are no adapted parking spaces at the entrance to the circuit (gravel car park) but there are 2 on the Place Communale d'Anhée, 50 m away.
There are areas of the route where the surface is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2 cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.
The crossing at the former Maredret station has a pavement with an 8 cm high bevelled kerb. You need to put your foot down to cross safely.
There are rest areas and furniture that are not accessible (placed in the grass, with a step to access them).

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
The gradient on the course is gentle. There is an area at the junction with the ‘Bord de Meuse’ line that descends more steeply (7%) but only for a short distance.
The route is clearly signposted.
Most of the crossings of carriageways are properly secured and have a minimum gradient (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.

Points of attention

There are no adapted toilets at the start of the circuit. There are adapted toilets at the Draisines de la Molignée (chargeable) and at Lac de Bambois. Please note that they are not open all the time, but only during opening hours.
There are no adapted parking spaces at the entrance to the circuit (gravel car park) but there are 2 on the Place Communale d'Anhée, 50m away.
There are areas of the route where the surface is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2cm rise. In winter, they are likely to have patches of black ice.
The crossing at the former Maredret station has a pavement with an 8 cm high bevelled kerb. You need to put your foot down to cross safely.
There are rest areas and furniture that are not accessible (placed in the grass, with a step to access them).

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
Most carriageway crossings are adequately safe and have a minimum rise (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.

Points of attention

There are no accessible toilets at the start of the circuit. There are adapted toilets at the Draisines de la Molignée (for a fee) and at Lac de Bambois. Please note that they are not open all the time, but only during opening hours.
There are areas of the route where the surface is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2 cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.
The crossing at the former Maredret station has a pavement with an 8 cm high bevelled kerb. You will need to put your foot down to cross safely.
There are several sections where the RAVeL crosses the track used by draisines (chicane). These areas are not visibly signposted.

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passage of at least 1m.
The majority of crossings of carriageways are correctly secured and have a minimum rise (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.

Points of attention

There are no accessible toilets at the start of the circuit. There are adapted toilets at the Draisines de la Molignée (for a fee) and at Lac de Bambois. Please note that they are not open all the time, but only during opening hours.
There are areas of the route where the surface is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2 cm rise. In winter, they are likely to have patches of black ice.
The crossing at the former Maredret station has a pavement with an 8 cm high bevelled kerb. You need to put your foot down to cross safely.
There are two short, unlit tunnels on the route and one longer tunnel that is lit (dim red light). There is no way around them.
From the Place Communale car park, there is no visible signposting to the route.
The signs are not easy to read. They lack contrast and the font is not always appropriate.
There are several sections where the RAVeL crosses the track used by draisines (chicane). These areas are not clearly signposted.

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
Most carriageway crossings are adequately safe and have a minimum rise (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.
There is sufficient signposting. The route can be downloaded in gpx format.

Points of attention

There are two short, unlit tunnels on the route and a longer, but lit tunnel (red light, dim). There is no way around them.
From the Place Communale car park, there are no visible signs leading to the circuit.
There are areas of the route where the pavement is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.
There are several sections where the RAVeL crosses the Draisines footpath (chicane). These areas are not visibly signposted.

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
Most carriageway crossings are adequately safe and have a minimum rise (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.
There is sufficient signposting. The route can be downloaded in gpx format.

Points of attention

There are two short, unlit tunnels on the route and a longer, but lit tunnel (red light, dim). There is no way around them.
From the Place Communale car park, there are no visible signs leading to the circuit.
There are areas of the route where the pavement is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.
There are several sections where the RAVeL crosses the Draisines footpath (chicane). These areas are not visibly signposted.

Strong points

A safe right-of-way (RAVeL) with an asphalt surface. The average width of the path is 2 metres, with occasional narrowings (well signposted and less than 20 metres wide). Access to the circuit has a clear passageway of at least 1 m.
Most carriageway crossings are adequately safe and have a minimum rise (see attention points).
There is at least one accessible rest area every 15 km.
There is sufficient signposting. The route can be downloaded in gpx format.

Points of attention

There are two short, unlit tunnels on the route and a longer, but lit tunnel (red light, dim). There is no way around them.
From the Place Communale car park, there are no visible signs leading to the circuit.
There are areas of the route where the pavement is raised by roots, making it uncomfortable to walk on. The viaducts also have a 2cm rise. In winter, they are likely to be icy.
There are several sections where the RAVeL crosses the track used by draisines (chicane). These areas are not visibly signposted.