# European hiking tourism in Belgium & France > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-hiking-tourism-in-belgium-and-france > Updated: 2026-08-06T09:53:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 6. The guide series maps a variety of marked hikes across Belgium and France, ranging from short loops to multi‑day ridge walks. It opened with a 17 km circuit near Éourres, Belgium, climbing the Crêtes de Mare to the Fléossier summit, and highlighted the medieval village of Les Baux‑de‑Provence with its castle ruins, Carrières de Lumières show, and AOC olive oil and wine. In the French Alps, the Chaudefour Valley reserve offers several marked circuits from the Maison de la Réserve, passing the Pérouse, Biche, Moine and Aigle cascades and the historic Sainte‑Anne source; nearby, a 23.9 km trek in the Forêt Domaniale de Chautagne reaches the Mollard de Vions summit with panoramic views of the Rhône, Grand Colombier, Lac du Bourget and the Croix du Nivolet. Further south, the 15 km Sentier Martel threads cliff‑side galleries through the Verdon Gorge, while the 30 km Tour de la Barguillère in the Pyrenees (4,777 ft ascent) requires 12‑13 hours for an extreme‑difficulty ridge walk to Rocher de Batail and Cap Blanc. The Vézère Valley’s 6‑mile Circular Mas du Bos loop follows the GR®36 past the river, the Maison Forte de Reignac and UNESCO sites such as Lascaux, and showcases regional gastronomy. Recent additions feature a summer trek near Mansle‑les‑Fontaines in the Charente, where hikers operate a hand‑powered ferry across the Charente River before entering the Jean‑Pierre Lanson floral park, and the 10.97 km Grande boucle de la Fourasse near Liverdun, a moderate forested route with Moselle‑valley views that also serves mountain‑bike riders. New Ardennes routes expand the Belgian offering: a 12‑mile Gouvy‑Vielsalm trail with 1,112 ft of ascent and a 20 km Wideumont‑Molinfaing loop rated difficult, both traversing mixed forest and rolling hills and providing opportunities for wildlife spotting. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-06: Ardennes Region Hiking Trails Highlight Gouvy‑Vielsalm and Wideumont‑Molinfaing Routes Two Ardennes hiking routes are detailed: a 12‑mile moderate Gouvy‑Vielsalm trail and a 20‑km difficult Wideumont‑Molinfaing loop, both offering forested scenery and varied terrain. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ardennes-region-hiking-trails-highlight-gouvyvielsalm-and-wideumontmolinfaing-routes ### 2026-08-04: Mansle-les-Fontaines summer trek and Fourasse loop showcase French hiking trails Two French hikes: a summer trek at Mansle‑les‑Fontaines featuring a chain‑pulled river ferry, and the Fourasse loop near Liverdun offering varied forest scenery and Moselle valley views. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mansle-les-fontaines-summer-trek-and-fourasse-loop-showcase-french-hiking-trails ### 2026-07-28: Vézère Valley Hiking Trails in France Spotlighted France’s Vézère Valley offers a 6‑mile Mas del Bos loop and a curated list of six top hikes showcasing UNESCO‑listed prehistoric sites like Lascaux and La Roque Saint‑Christophe. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vzre-valley-hiking-trails-in-france-spotlighted ### 2026-07-26: France's Verdon Gorge and Barguillère Trails Offer Tough Hikes France's Barguillère Trail and Verdon Gorge’s Sentier Martel provide challenging, scenic hikes with steep climbs, technical sections and historic routes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frances-verdon-gorge-and-barguillre-trails-offer-tough-hikes ### 2026-07-24: France's Alpine Hiking Trails Spotlight Chaudefour Valley and Mollard de Vions Two French Alpine hikes are highlighted: Chaudefour Valley’s waterfall circuits in a protected reserve and a challenging 23.9 km trek in the Forêt de Chautagne to Mollard de Vions with panoramic views. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/frances-alpine-hiking-trails-spotlight-chaudefour-valley-and-mollard-de-vions ### 2026-07-06: Belgian Trail and French Baux-de-Provence Highlighted Guides spotlight a challenging 17 km hike in Éourres, Belgium, and the heavily visited medieval village of Les Baux-de-Provence, France, with tips on terrain, attractions, and safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-trail-and-french-baux-de-provence-highlighted --- Cite as: European hiking tourism in Belgium & France. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-hiking-tourism-in-belgium-and-france