Boussu-Lez-Walcourt: Lakes, Trails and Special Experiences

If you would like to combine nature, exercise and unusual experiences on your trip, Boussu-Lez-Walcourt offers interesting starting points. The Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure, with their bodies of water, forests and fields, play a special role. There are also paths through the landscape, sports activities on the lake, insights into technical structures and historical traces in the village and its surroundings.

Forest Trails and Views of the Lakes

A specific way to start exploring the landscape is the Petite promenade des Lacs. It begins at the square in Boussu-lez-Walcourt and runs mainly through the forest and along the water. Along the way, it offers views of the Lac de l’Eau d’Heure and leads to La Ruchette. There, hikers can sample Hydromel, a sparkling honey-based drink. This makes it possible to combine a hike with a regional discovery, without the route being merely a sporting challenge.

The RAVeL trail also offers a different way to experience the lake landscape: it allows you to go around the various lakes of the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure. The area comprises 600 hectares of water, 600 hectares of forest and 600 hectares of fields. Those who like to alternate between shores, forests and open landscapes when planning their holiday will find different impressions here within one continuous natural area.

Water Experiences and Unusual Excursions

Water skiing and jet skiing are available on the Lac de l’Eau d’Heure. The Aquapark complements these activities with spectacular slides, jumping trampolines and floating obstacles that together form an adventure course. For a trip with different interests, it can make sense to alternate active days on the water with quieter trails or cultural discoveries.

The Amphibus Le Crocodile Rouge is particularly unusual. It travels on land and on water, transforming into a cruise on the lake. Another special experience is the guided tour of the dam of the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure. The tour covers 450 metres through galleries 40 metres underground. The SkyWalk is also located at the dam. It is 107 metres above the ground and offers panoramic views of the Plate Taille, Eau d’Heure and Falemprise lakes.

You can reach Natura Parc via the car park at the visitor centre of the Lacs de l’Eau d’Heure and then by a footpath to the reception. The area also has car parks, coach parking spaces and picnic tables.

Culture and History in Boussu-Lez-Walcourt

In addition to the lake landscape, local traditions and historical traces are also part of the character of the village. The Marche Saint-Sacrement in Boussu-lez-Walcourt was founded in 1837. Froidchapelle/Boussu-lez-Walcourt is also home to part of the agricultural outbuildings of the château of the Lords of Boussu. Those who do not want to spend every day of their holiday taking part in water activities or on longer walks can incorporate such cultural themes into their travel plans.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home in Boussu-Lez-Walcourt, you should therefore first decide which experiences are to shape your holiday. The Petite promenade des Lacs and the forest and lakeside sections call for a different daily rhythm than a plan involving the Aquapark, water skiing, SkyWalk or a guided tour of the dam. This leaves room for active days, nature observation and cultural discoveries, without limiting the trip to just one type of experience.

For the broader travel overview: Froidchapelle.