Green walks around Charleroi

The network of slow paths – RAVeL – offers dozens of walking and cycling routes around the "Pays Noir" region.

Our hotel, Van der Valk Charleroi Airport, located on the outskirts of Charleroi, is close to several RAVeL routes. Since last year, the four-star-plus hotel, regularly visited by cyclists, has been awarded the "Bienvenue Vélo" (Cyclists Welcome) label. For example, you can ask the receptionist for a range of special services and equipment for your bike.

You can quickly access the nearby RAVeL to head towards Thuin, the city of Hanging Gardens, recognized as an exceptional heritage site of Wallonia.

About 20 km from Thuin, the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure offer a wide variety of sports activities, while the villages of Thudinie provide breathtaking views of the Haute Sambre region.

Closer to Charleroi, the Abbey of Aulne offers a peaceful stop before heading back to the city, where you can explore Charleroi’s lively Street Art Trail.