Hainaut - The Pays de Charleroi

The Charleroi region is nicknamed the Black Country. The old coal mines and abandoned steel factories give a grim image of this once industrial city. But this bike ride will make you discover another facet. Pedal on the pedestrian banks of the Sambre, zigzag along an old railway track that served the coal mines and you will find yourself in a grandiose wood. Finally, rehabilitate this region that deserves it by walking along one of the largest strawberry plantations in Wallonia. And everywhere along the way, honey bees seem to be finding prime habitat.

Route: 48 km / shortcut 28 km / fairly flat / Châtelet – Bouffioulx – Joncret – Marcinelle – Charleroi – Roux – Jumet – Ransart – Gilly – Châtelet

STARTING POINT: Gare de Châtelet, Place de la Gare in Châtelet

PARKING LOT: Free near the place of departure

ITINERARY: None. Download or print the detailed map on carrefour.eu

SHORTENED ITINERARY: From the bridge over the Sambre, drive along the Sambre towards Châtelet