The cottage of La Buissière  is ideally  located between the cycling node-points *  N° 52 and 38 and between the Province of Namur and the Province of Liège. Hence the visitor has access directly from the cottage to the Points-noeuds Network* of both Provinces !

It is also the departure point of a GRAVEL (GR-2) and close to two RAVels  (Réseau Autonome des Voies Lentes- Autonomous Network of Non-motorised Paths) : the RAVel Meuse  and the RAVel L142, connecting Namur to Hoegaerden via Jodoigne,

* More info on the Belgian Cycling Network 👇 

1. The RAVel Network and the Veloroutes in Wallonia

2. The "Points-Noeuds" ( Node-points)  Network

3. Cyclotourism in the municipality of Fernelmont

4. From Station to Station

5. Gravel

RAVeL - for Autonomous network of non-motorised paths - is a comfortable, safe network of greenways laid out mainly along towpaths and old railway lines. It includes over 1.500 km of waymarked for walking as a family, hiking, cycling, horse riding, roller skating and more.

These greenways are being gradually interconnected to form 10 regional routes and 4 international routes that cover the whole of Wallonia and are intended for cycling tourism. So using the RAVeL, the greenways and the cycling routes, you can cross Wallonia in peace and quiet along paths stretching more than 2,000 kilometers and explore towns and cities, rural areas and nature reserves !

La Buissière is 15 km away from the RAVel MEUSE ( in green on the below map) and RAVel L142 ( in green on the left of the map )- connecting Namur to Hoegaerden via Jodoigne- easily accessible from the house by followilg the "Points nœuds" (itinerary available in the cottage). 

For more information on RAVel Network.

There is another way to enjoy cycling trips in Belgium, apart from the RAVeL or a cycling route:  the node-points networks.

A "Points-noeuds" cycling network consists of a dense mesh of paths that intersect at node points (numbered crossroads). On the ground, at each crossroads a green marker indicates the number of the crossroads and the possible directions to the next numbers. Each link in the network is on average 5 to 8 km in length, so that loops can be created of 15, 20, 25, 30 km.

Users define their own routes depending on how far they wish to go, in a loop or in a straight line, noting in advance the series of numbers they want to follow.

To plan your route in advance - taking into account that La Buissière is located between the node points 38 and 52-  we advise you to take a look at the following websites or to use the cycling map that are provided in the house :

• The Points-noeuds network in Province of Namur.
• The Points-noeuds network in the Province of Liège. 
• The Points-noeuds in the Nature Park of the Burdinale Valley
• Explore Meuse : our most beautiful bike rides

Other useful websites:

Points-noeuds network planners in Wallonia : www.fietsnet.be or www.points-noeuds.be.

To reach the RAVels from la Buissière following the Points-noeuds network, see the itinerary below 👇 

Below you will find some ideas of cycling routes to discover the municipality :

• starting at the Castle of Franc-Warêt
• starting from the Place of Noville-les-Bois
• 12 loops " Points-noeuds" : Routes highlighting not only the beauty of the villages traversed but also the heritage, sites, and tourist attractions
• Hiking trail or cycling route  Starting from the shops of local farms.  (12 à 15 km)

Other examples of nearby routes:

9 free tourist loops in the municipalities of Fernelmont, Andenne, and Wasseiges.

Cycling Network circuits of Hesbaye in the municipalities of Fernelmont, Eghezée, and La Bruyère

Discover also from the Tourist Office Explore Meuse: 14 thematic walks "from Station to Station" ranging from 7 km to 77 km suitable for ages 7 to 77 to explore the Meuse Valley.

Among the proposals, a magnificent 75 km cycling tour "Wine and Heritage" !

Enthusiasts of Gravel biking * - which combines road sections with trails, tracks, and paths - will also find their joy.

An example among others:

The Great Liège Loop, spanning 234 km between industry and nature, starting from Fernelmont !

* The Gravel Trails Network (GR²) is an initiative of the Belgian Francophone Federation of Cyclotourism and Mountain Biking (FFBC). It extends throughout Wallonia.Les amateurs de la pratique du GRavel*

You will find in the welcome folder many more route ideas.

For active holidays, come and enjoy this extensive cycling network and the excellent hospitality at La Buissière cottage.