Between nature and history, take a stroll through the heart of the region where Vincent van Gogh became an artist. Discover the rich mining history of the municipality of Colfontaine, combining old coal mines and green spaces.
This 12 km walk takes you through the Boraine countryside, along an artistic trail.
Start and finish : Grand-Hornu car park (Rue Sainte-Louise, 82, 7301 Boussu)
Length : 12 km (loop)
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
The circuit can be followed using the following waypoints : 59 – 93 – 85 – 54 - 60 - 59.
Points of attention
The parking spaces are poorly marked.
The surface of the parking space is unsuitable.
At the start of the route, there is a section of uneven paving stones approximately 400 m long. A second section of paving stones 300 m long is found at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
Some crossings have a step or a half-moon-shaped gutter.
There are no accessible/adapted rest areas.
Part of the route is on streets without cycle lanes, with a risk of conflict with vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
The circuit can be followed using the following waypoints : 59 – 93 – 85 – 54 - 60 - 59.
Points of attention
The parking spaces are poorly marked.
The surface of the parking space is unsuitable.
At the start of the route, there is a section of uneven paving stones approximately 400 m long. A second section of paving stones 300 m long is found at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
Some crossings have a step or a half-moon-shaped gutter.
There are no accessible/adapted rest areas.
Part of the route is on streets without cycle lanes, with a risk of conflict with vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
There are rest areas along the route.
Points of attention
Parking spaces are poorly signposted.
The surface of the parking space is unsuitable.
At the start of the route, there is an area of uneven paving stones approximately 400 m long. A second paved area 300 m long is located at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
There is no information in Braille.
Part of the route is on streets without cycle lanes, with a risk of conflict with motor vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
There are rest areas along the route.
Points of attention
The parking spaces are poorly marked.
The surface of the parking area is unsuitable.
At the start of the route, there is a section of uneven paving stones approximately 400 metres long. There is a second section of paving stones 300 metres long at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
The signage at the entrance to the circuit is difficult to spot.
Some signs are not very visible.
Part of the circuit is on streets without cycle lanes, with the risk of conflict with motor vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
There are rest areas along the route.
Points of attention
At the start of the route, there is a section of uneven cobblestones approximately 400 metres long. A second cobbled section 300 metres long is located at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
The signage at the entrance to the circuit is difficult to spot.
Some signs are not very visible.
Part of the circuit runs along streets without cycle lanes, with the risk of conflict with motor vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
There are rest areas along the route.
Points of attention
At the start of the route, there is a section of cobblestones approximately 400 metres long. A second cobbled section 300 metres long is located at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
The signage at the entrance to the circuit is difficult to spot.
Some signs are not very visible.
Part of the circuit runs along streets without cycle lanes, with the risk of conflict with motor vehicles.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
The route is flat.
The width of the paths and the quality of the surface on the RAVeL make for easy cycling (in these sections).
An accessible toilet is available at the MAC's (Grand-Hornu) during opening hours.
A GPX file is available.
There are rest areas along the route.
Points of attention
At the start of the route, there is a section of uneven cobblestones approximately 400 metres long. A second cobbled section 300 metres long is located at the end of the route.
There are several dangerous crossings where you have to dismount, including a busy roundabout.
The signage at the entrance to the circuit is difficult to spot.
Some signs are not very visible.
Part of the circuit runs along streets without cycle lanes, with the risk of conflict with motor vehicles.
Validity: From 19 November 2025 on 19 November 2028
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