This is a longer version of a day trip from Vresse/Laforêt to lively Bohan. This version starts from Vresse instead of Laforêt and returns along the meander of the Semois from Membre via Laforêt.
Start at the church in Vresse. After the bridge we dive left to the bank of the Semois. This brings us to Laforêt , one of the most beautiful villages in Wallonia. Le pépé crochet welcomes us at the well and we continue past hotel La Sapinière . From here we follow the GR16 variant. We climb to the lookout tower of the Rocher Saloru. Here we get a panoramic view of Membre on the Semois valley.
We descend a steep path and once down we start the climb to the viewpoint "Les 8 Semois" where we get a view of both Membre and Bohan.
We now deviate from the GR but follow the walk with the red diamond . We descend to Bohan and go as far as the Lourdes Grotto. Choosing from the many terraces in Bohan is a task in itself ... We certainly look at the romantic wedding stone and wonder whether our marriage was blessed with a stone or a tree stump (see explanation of the sights).
We will use the tunnel between Bohan and Membre, which will reopen in 2023, to return. In Membre we follow the banks of the Semois and take a stroll in the village. We cross the bridge and immediately turn left. A little further on, be careful to take right at the fork because the other road on the left along the Semois is a dead end.
We take another part of the Promenade des Légendes to Laforêt with a beautiful panorama from a bench. Return to Vresse via the main road.
Be sure to consult the sights once you are there, they will provide explanations about what there is to see.
03/2023
Source: Willem Vandenameele
Difficulty level: Hard (87/100)
Length: 15.8 km
Duration: 03h09
Total ascent: 502 m
Maximal slope: 16.8 %
Average slope: 3.2 %
Net ascent: -1 m
Total descent: 503 m
Difficulty level according to the author: 8/10
Paved roads: 7.09 km (45 %)
Cobblestones: 0 m (0 %)
Car free roads: 8.69 km (55 %)
Noise pollution
Amount of traffic
Natural area
Urban area
Water rich area
FamiliedaguitstapFamilydaytripValley of the SemoisVresse already had a church in 1235. Until the Revolution, the parish was overseen by the Abbey of …
Willem VandenameeleIn a green setting with its three irregular arches, this bridge is the emblematic monument of the …
Willem VandenameeleThis sunbathing area is very popular in the area. There are picnic benches and a lot is healthy in …
Willem VandenameeleThis bridge over the Semois should not be confused with the Pont Saint-Lambert which is an emblem …
Willem VandenameeleDoing laundry used to be difficult work.
Willem VandenameeleAfter 15 years with great pleasure restaurant "A Table!" in Alle sur Semois they started our new …
Willem VandenameeleA lesser-known attraction in Laforêt is the Griôlou slide.
Willem VandenameeleThe current church dates from 1779 and is dedicated to Santa Ágata . It is the third church to be …
Willem VandenameeleThis war memorial is located in a small square in the middle of the village of Laforêt. It …
Willem VandenameeleThis old-fashioned lumberjack hut was built in 2022 on the village square. The hut was on display …
Willem VandenameeleThis grocery store in the center of the small village of Laforêt is actually a brasserie where you …
Willem VandenameeleThis painting was painted on the door of Pinocchio's workshop , formerly a puppet theater.
Willem VandenameeleThis old kilometer marker is located on Rue Sain t-Agathe in Laforêt. Date early 19th century.
Willem VandenameeleVadertje Haak was born out of mothers' fear of losing their children in rivers or wells.
Willem VandenameeleThis bench is located at the crocheted water reservoir Pépé in the village of Laforêt.
Willem VandenameeleLocated on the meander of the Semois in Membre , the Roche à Saloru watchtower offers an …
Willem VandenameeleWith a view of Bohan on the left and Membre on the right, this is an ideal viewpoint of the last …
Willem VandenameeleWar memorial for victims of the first world war along the rue du vieux moulin.
Willem VandenameeleIn the 18th century the building was inhabited by a blacksmith (French: 'marichal'): the "maison …
Willem VandenameeleWar memorial in memory of the victims of the two world wars on the Place Henri de la Lindi.
Willem VandenameeleIt was at the foot of a steep slope called "Roche la Dame", right next to the Semois, that Abbot …
Willem VandenameeleThe special and beautiful church of Bohan sur Semois was built in 1760, on the foundations of a …
Willem VandenameeleA few steps behind the church, on the left bank of the Semois, there is a double monolith: a block …
Willem VandenameeleBohan is a tourist village and belongs to Vresse-sur-Semois. It is the last village in Belgium …
Willem VandenameeleIt was not until 1935 that the Lv524 Gedinne-Vresse-Membre neighborhood line, opened in 1913, was …
Willem VandenameeleSince 2022, a cross-border cycle path project has given this tram line a second life. A pedestrian …
Willem VandenameeleLe Tourbillon ('vortex' in Dutch) is a café located along the Semois, on the edge of the swimming …
Willem VandenameeleThese sinks are located on the Rue d'en haut in Membre.
Willem VandenameeleThe monument from 1962 consists of a rough stone placed vertically; the dimensions are 2.20 m high …
Willem VandenameeleThis cross is located on the Rue d'en Haut in the center of Membre.
Willem VandenameeleIn 1588, JB Du Bois de Fiennes founded a chapel in his castle dedicated to Saint Fiacre. Saint …
Willem VandenameeleThis picnic area is located in the work of art "de Nekker". The name 'De Nekker' comes from a …
Willem VandenameeleThat must be some kind of crocodile as described as a lizard but the size of a calf. It's not out …
Willem VandenameeleThe White Lady is a creature wrongly attributed to magic, found on remote and dark paths . They …
Willem VandenameeleHe is a werewolf and not a ghost, through a pact with the devil this man can become a wolf on a …
Willem VandenameeleWitches are women of all ages. In most stories, they are good acquaintances , neighbors, or …
Willem VandenameeleIn general, they are in a good mood , but you must be careful not to make or provoke them. They …
Willem VandenameeleThe devil was born on the same day as man.
Willem VandenameeleEver since the fairies of Laforêt decided to lend their talented fingers to contemporary artists, …
Willem VandenameeleIn legendary tales he is described as a difficult-to-describe fantastic creature or a creature …
Willem VandenameeleThis chapel is located along rue Sainte-Agathe, not far from the bridge of Vresse. We see a Mary …
Willem VandenameeleDozens of painters have set up their easels in Vresse and the surrounding area. Some of them, …
Willem VandenameeleAt the exit from Vresse in the direction of Membre is a small chapel "Notre Dame de Walcourt". It …
Willem VandenameeleThis painting by Milo Dardenne is on the side facade of La Glycine, the building that houses the …
Willem VandenameeleSince July 17, 2006, the art interpretation center of the "Ecole de Vresse" is open to the public. …
Willem VandenameeleThis 2018 creation by Jean-Marie and Vincent Theret is located at the 'centre d'interprétation …
Willem VandenameeleThis creation called "Harem" is located at the 'centre d'interprétation d'art' in …
Willem VandenameeleAlthough Vresse itself has no connection whatsoever with the railway history (a railway line has …
Willem VandenameeleLe Relais de Vresse is on the one hand a brasserie/restaurant and on the other a gîte.
Willem VandenameeleFor years this artistic facade was just as artistic as the interior. In the beginning it was only …
Willem Vandenameele© 2006-2025 RouteYou - www.routeyou.com
Willem Vandenameele
