The Ourthe, Amblève and Vesdre Valleys – The Practical Guide (2026-2027 Edition)

Rivers, rocks, caves and villages: the practical, up-to-date guide to the three valleys south-east of Liège, in the Belgian Ardennes.

The Ourthe meander at Esneux and the Roche-aux-Faucons, the rocks of Sy, the caves of Remouchamps and Comblain, the Monde Sauvage wildlife park, the Ninglinspo valley, the December 44 museum at La Gleize, the spring at Chaudfontaine, and Pepinster, where the Vesdre meets the Hoëgne, with Tancrémont and Soiron: this guide gathers everything you need before you go and once you are there, with transport, prices and opening times checked in October 2026, and the pitfalls to avoid.

Inside, in 21 chapters:

• Planning your stay: seasons, river levels, festivals, budget, entry rules for UK, Irish, US, Canadian and Australian travellers

• Getting there by Eurostar and train, by air or by car, and getting around by the Ourthe and Vesdre trains, TEC buses, car and the RAVeL greenways

• Where to stay, unusual camping and nights outdoors

• Esneux and Tilff, Comblain and Hamoir, Aywaille and Remouchamps, the wild Amblève, Ferrières

• Chaudfontaine and the Lower Vesdre, and a whole chapter on Pepinster

• Kayaking, climbing, hiking, cycling and family activities

• Food and drink: trout, Ardennes ham, cheeses, local beers

• Day trips to Liège, Spa, Coo, Stavelot, Durbuy and Verviers

• Itineraries from a weekend to a week, by car, train, bike and kayak, with illustrated maps

• Etiquette, river safety and a practical directory with embassies and useful French words

5 original maps, prices in euros, practical tips.

PDF ebook, readable on computer, tablet or phone.

By Mr Schaka, a Belgian author from the Liège area, also the author of Liège – The Practical Guide, Spa and the High Fens – The Practical Guide and The Herve Region and the Lower Meuse – The Practical Guide.