Discover Anseremme: Lesse, Cliffs and Priory

Anseremme is a destination for anyone who wants to combine water, cliffs and experiences in nature. The Lesse takes kayakers along a 21-kilometre route from Houyet to Anseremme. You should allow around five hours for this descent. There are also natural climbing areas, a former quarry with a sports and leisure park, and a landscape where culture also has its place. This allows you to shape your stay according to your preferred pace: with an active day on the water, a climbing experience or a hike through striking rocky landscapes.

Kayaking on the Lesse

Kayaking down the Lesse is one of the defining experiences in Anseremme. The route starts in Houyet and ends in Anseremme. It is 21 kilometres long; you should allow around five hours for the descent. During the trip, paddlers experience lush and particularly species-rich nature in a Natura 2000 area. Anyone wishing to focus on water sports when choosing their holiday apartment or holiday home can take this route into account when planning their trip.

You can also plan your orientation on site in practical terms: Anseremme railway station is less than 150 metres from the kayak operator’s offices and sales outlets.

Cliffs, climbing and Dinant Aventure

The natural climbing areas in Anseremme include Rochers de Freyr. The climbing site has 600 routes, offering a wide choice for visitors who wish to devote their stay to climbing. For families and travel groups with different interests, the cliffs can nevertheless be a separate focus alongside activities on the Lesse.

Another world of adventure is Dinant Aventure. The site is located in a former, disused quarry that has been transformed into a sports and leisure park. From a hilltop, Dinant Aventure overlooks the Meuse valley. The activities are supervised by certified instructors. Alongside the natural climbing area, this provides a different kind of place for sporting activities. Those who do not want to organise their trip around just one activity can view the climbing cliffs, leisure park and water-based experience as different ideas for days out.

Priory, Moniat and Natura 2000 landscape

Anseremme also has a culturally and scenically impressive side. The Priory of Anseremme is surrounded by grand gardens and is also situated amid the imposing cliffs of Moniat. This contrast between landscaped gardens and striking rock formations gives the place a special character, without requiring you to limit your stay to sporting activities.

For hikes, there is a landscape where a path leads across rock formations classified as a Natura 2000 area. This complements the species-rich nature of the kayaking trip with travel on foot. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Anseremme, you can therefore consider whether water, climbing, hiking or a combination with cultural experiences should be the focus of your trip.

Other places to help with your search

If you would like to extend your trip planning beyond Anseremme, you can also include Foy-Notre-Dame, Thynes, Lisogne and Falmignoul in your further search.

For the broader travel overview: Dinant.