Things to do in the Semoy Valley | Cycling, hiking and trail running

Cycle the Trans-Semoysienne greenway

Part of the greenway follows the old railway towards Monthermé. The Ardennes tourist board lists an 18.8 km route for hybrid bikes and provides a map plus PDF and GPX files. For a shorter ride from the village, head towards Nohan or Thilay and turn back whenever you like. Check the route conditions and plan how you’ll get back if you ride the full route.

See the map and download the route

The nailmakers’ walk · 6.5 km

Start from the town hall square in Les Hautes-Rivières and cross the Semoy bridge. The path climbs to Croix de l’Enfer and continues to Roche Margot. Visit Ardenne allows around three hours and lists yellow waymarks, followed by red and white. The climb is steep in places.

See the starting point and waymarks

Le Liry trail run · nearly 28 km

This red-rated loop starts in Les Hautes-Rivières and climbs about 1,095 m in total. Expect a demanding route with stretches along the ridges. If you’re coming for the Ardennes Méga Trail, check the organiser’s site for the start and distances for your edition.

View the Le Liry route

Official Ardennes Méga Trail site

Getting to Les Hautes-Rivières

Driving times are approximate. Open your route for an estimate based on your departure point and traffic.

See Les Hautes-Rivières on the map

• Charleville-Mézières ~30 min
• Reims ~1 h 35
• Brussels ~2 h 05
• Liège ~1 h 55
• Maastricht ~2 h 20

Places to try in the valley

• La Rivière Gourmande
  Bakery at 23 Grande Rue, Les Hautes-Rivières.
• L’Auberge en Ardenne
  Restaurant in Les Hautes-Rivières.
• Canoë Semoy
  Canoe and kayak hire at the campsite in Haulmé.