Xhoffraix: High moors, valleys and local history

Xhoffraix between high moors and valleys

The Mont–Xhoffraix–Longfaye plateau encompasses green meadows, wooded areas and wet, peaty heathland. It is surrounded by the deep valleys of the Warche, Bayhon and Tros-Marêt. The landscape of the typical villages around Xhoffraix also includes streams running through forests, as well as footpaths and forest trails. During a stay, open spaces, woodland and striking valleys therefore offer contrasting landscape experiences.

The MDY08 Au Pays du Négus hike passes through the high moorland area, by the former Négus hut, the Six Hêtres and several areas of moorland. The named waypoints and the moorland give the route a clear thematic focus. If you are especially interested in wet heathland and high moors, it offers a specific point of reference for planning your outings.

MDY22 Les crêtes de la Warche offers a different valley landscape: the hike passes through the valleys of the Warche, Coreu, Pouhon and Bayehon. The MDY09 Le Pouhon des cuves hike starts in Xhoffraix; one of its destinations is the deeply incised Trôs-Marèts valley. This makes it easy to distinguish between the two routes by their landscape features: one focuses on four named valleys, while the other centres on the striking Trôs-Marèts valley.

A cultural trail can also be combined with a hike. MDY03 La piste des Celtes passes near an ancient Celtic camp at Tchession. If you are interested in the area's early history, you can take this into account when choosing a route. Together with hikes through moorland and valleys, this offers a selection in which each route has a different thematic focus.

Local history and travel planning

Xhoffraix's first chapel was built in 1484 by Renier de Brialmont. The present-day Saint-Hubert church dates from 1970. These two dates provide different historical points of reference for the area: the early chapel and the present-day church. If you would like to include the history of Xhoffraix alongside its landscapes and hiking trails, this offers another aspect to consider when planning your trip.

The 2026 treasure hunt in Xhoffraix is scheduled to run from 3 April to 9 November. If your trip falls within this period, check the specific event dates in advance and plan your visit accordingly. This allows you to take the treasure hunt into account as an additional part of your plans, alongside the hikes and local historical sites.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to first consider which aspects of the destination matter most to you during your stay. If high moors and moorland are your priority, MDY08 is a natural point of reference; for the valleys, you can compare the different focuses of MDY22 and MDY09. MDY03 offers a distinct point of interest for the Celtic trail. If you are travelling with family, you can discuss together which interests should shape your plans for outings. This makes it possible to assess whether Xhoffraix's landscapes, hikes and local history suit your holiday style before narrowing down your accommodation search.

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