The descent from the Ferme de Montaigle to the castle of Montaigle through the valley of the Flavion, is worthwhile. Along the Flavion you will discover several caves in the steep cliffs where hunter-gatherers lived in the stone age. You should not miss the castle ruins and the Montaigle museum. In addition, you get a magnificent view of the river landscape and the surrounding rocks at the castle. The way back to Falaën takes you past the hamlet of Le Marteau in the valley of the Molignée and the bare heights of La Héronnière.
Distance: 9 km.
Time: 3h00.
Grade: Easy.
Type: Circular.
Gps Track: Yes.
Route description: Yes.
Wheelchair: Not suitable.
Dog: Allowed.
Height gain: 242 meters.
Trail: Paved and unpaved.
Marking: Green - white rectangle.
Hiking shoes recommended.
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THE RUIN OF MONTAIGLE.
From Falaën the route first goes in the direction of the hamlet of Flun and then by a path through the forest along the meanders of the Flavion. Along limestone rocks you reach the ruins of the Montaigle castle. Then it goes via the hamlet Marteau along the edge of the village of Sosoye back to Falaën.
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Rain gear and sunscreen in summer.
POI 1 - Castle ruins of Montaigle.
In Montaigle, in the picturesque valley of the Molignée, traces of human presence were found of at least 7000 BC. Between 250 and 400 AD. the 160 m high rock was a shelter for the Gallo-Roman population. At this place Gilles de Berlaymont had a fortified residence built. This was sold to Gwijde van Dampierre. Then his son and successor Gwijde van Namen became the owner. He had a castle built in 1309. During all military conflicts in the Middle Ages, and afterwards, the lords of Montaigle joined Bouvignes. The year 1554 would be fatal: when the French army of King Henry II approached, the Montaigle garrison was ordered to withdraw. The abandoned castle was plundered by the French and set on fire. In 1965 the Belgian government became the owner of the romantic ruin field. It is now maintained and operated by the association "Les Amis de Montaigle". It can be visited every day during the summer months of July and August.
Syndicat d’Initiative d’Anhée.
www.meusemolignee.be.
