Discover Baraque De Fraiture

Baraque De Fraiture lies at an altitude of 652 metres and surprises visitors with an unusually diverse mix of winter activities, marked trails, sports facilities and history. The plateau offers a wide horizon over the forests. Those looking for accommodation for an active stay can choose between cross-country skiing, hiking, mountain carts, BMX and quieter discoveries, depending on their travel plans.

Cross-country skiing and winter experiences

La Station Baraque de Fraiture offers four cross-country ski trails measuring 3, 7, 14 and 21 kilometres. This makes it possible to include different trail lengths in the day's plans, without every family member having to choose the same distance. The station also has its own toboggan run. Cross-country skiing and tobogganing offer different experiences: while the route is the focus on the ski trails, the toboggan run provides a separate winter activity.

There are also special activities beyond traditional winter sports. The mountain-cart activity at Baraque De Fraiture uses a 700-metre downhill track; the mountain-cart descents at La Station Baraque de Fraiture last 45 minutes. Access is available to people aged 11 and over. This age limit is an important point to consider when children and adults are looking for suitable activities together. The high ropes course includes 26 sections on two levels and adds another active experience to the range of options.

Exploring the plateau

For a hike, marked hiking trail no. 10 is a good option. It is 12 kilometres long, runs along the Fagne des Plateau des Tailles and begins at the car park of the Auberge du Carrefour. This information helps with planning the day: anyone looking for a clearly defined, longer loop can treat the trail as a separate activity and take the starting point into account. The landscape experience is shaped by the wide horizon over the forests.

The area also has a historical side. The Baraque De Fraiture crossroads was the scene of fierce fighting during the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. In 1994, during commemorations marking the 50th anniversary of the Battle of the Ardennes, a monument honouring Colonel Parker was erected in Baraque De Fraiture. Those looking for more than just sporting activities during their stay can include this history in their exploration.

BMX, skate park and regional products

Baraque De Fraiture has a 350-metre BMX track built to competition standards. The BMX facility also includes a skate park with a mini ramp and several modules. The track can be used independently for €5 per two hours. Supervised use, group reservations and the rental of BMX bikes and/or helmets are also available.

A break can be taken at the “Le Chalet de la Station” cafeteria. Local products, including regional beers, can be enjoyed there. Baraque De Fraiture can be reached by the Liège–Athus bus route. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can use your own priorities as a benchmark: winter trails, a 12-kilometre hike, sports activities or the combination of landscape and history each call for a slightly different daily schedule. Therefore, compare accommodation with your travel plans in mind, without reducing the area to just one season or activity.

Other places to consider for your plans

If you would like to compare other destinations in this overview alongside Baraque De Fraiture, you can find Bihain, Grand-Halleux, Petit-Thier and Fraiture here.

For the overarching travel overview: Vielsalm.