Packrafting and Hiking Weekend in the Ardennes, Belgium

Enjoy an unforgettable packrafting and hiking weekend in the Ardennes. Explore the beautiful forest and stop at the local villages as you descend the Ourthe river in your packraft before setting camp in a gorgeous natural environment!

Group

2 Days

Apr - Jun

High

All levels

Highlights

Explore the amazing Ardennes forest and riverside towns.
Enjoy packrafting down the Ourthe river.
Spend the night in a bivouac under the starry skies.

Description

On this packrafting and hiking weekend in the Ardennes, you will have the chance to enjoy a unique two-days in nature!

The first day, we will enjoy hiking in the forest and packrafting down the Ourthe River. On the way, we will stop at different towns. Then, in the evening, we will set up a bivouac and light a warming campfire under the stars. The next day, we will continue on our packrafting adventure until the early afternoon. You can find a detailed itinerary below.

Keep in mind that this is not a technically difficult excursion. Therefore, anyone with a good fitness level is welcome to join. Furthermore, our guides will make sure you are safe every step of the way as you enjoy the many benefits of spending time in such an amazing natural environment!

If you would like to join a shorter adventure, you can also come with us on a 1-day version of this tour!

So, are you ready for a fun and replenishing micro-adventure in the Ardennes? Then contact us today and let’s start planning an unforgettable packrafting and hiking experience!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Tents

Price details

The price includes:
Supervision throughout the two days by a guide.
Loan of packrafting equipment, a backpack, a waterproof bag, and two-seater bivouac tents.
All the housekeeping and meals from Saturday midday to Sunday midday.
If you have any particular eating habits or intolerances, please let us know.
On request, we can lend you a life jacket.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

08h00 We meet on the site of our bivouac in Marcourt, rue du Vieux Moulin. We find ourselves at the end of the cul-de-sac.

8:30 am We leave a few cars and carpool to the village of Nadrin.

9:30 am Departure, it’s time to set off through the Ardennes forest. We will hike for a good hour to reach the western Ourthe.

10:30 am We will inflate the boats, with the advice of your tour guide.

We embark downstream from the Nisramont dam and descend in a packraft to the village of Maboge. We cross the magnificent valley of Hérou and Cheslin.

1:00 p.m. We arrive at Maboge and enjoy a riverside sandwich.

13:30 We leave for a very nice hike to the village of Marcourt.

6:00 p.m. Arrival in Marcourt where we set up our bivouac and our campfire.

Day 2: Departure

09h00 Departure in the packraft from Marcourt to Rendeux .

11h00 We stop and set off on a hike to reach the St Thibault chapel which offers a magnificent view over the Ourthe valley.

1:00 p.m. Arrival at the St Thibault chapel and picnic with stunning views.

2:00 p.m. We leave for our bivouac area.

3:00 p.m. Arrival in Marcourt where our 2-day packrafting adventure ends.

Details

More info

It's not compulsory to wear it, but if you would like to have a PFD (Personal Flotation Device / Life Jacket) I can provide you with one.

Meeting point

Marcourt, rue du Vieux Moulin.

Equipment you will need to bring

Packrafting equipment, a backpack, a waterproof bag, and two-seater bivouac tents will be provided. In order to enjoy your adventure to the fullest, we also suggest you bring your own: - Walking shoes. - A good sleeping bag, an air mattress, a small blanket. - A flashlight. - Clothing adapted to the weather conditions. It's not compulsory to wear it, but if you would like to have a PFD (Personal Flotation Device / Life Jacket) I can provide you with one.

About the guide

Luc

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(4)

I have been a rafting and packrafting guide for many years (Moniteur FBPR - Fédération Belge de PackRafting). I have traveled rivers in Europe and all over the world. I like to share my passion for whitewater sports and to discover the joys and the feeling of freedom linked to packrafting.

I organize discovery days in Belgium and packrafting courses in France and Canada. If you want to participate in one of our trekking and packrafting adventures, do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to answer you and share my passion with you.

Languages

French | English

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What people are saying about this trip

Jessica

Toujours au top, chaque sortie est une ode à la liberté dans une ambiance chaleureuse et amicale. Un honneur d'avoir découvert le Packraft avec probablement celui qui est le pionner en Wallonie.

Jessica

Magnifique découverte du pack-raft lors d'un we ; c'était génial d'alterner balade (rando accessible à tous selon moi) et se laisser glisser sur l'eau dans un pack-raft. Le groupe avec lequel je suis partie était très sympa, de chouettes rencontres et une toute bonne ambiance, notamment pour partager le barbecue du samedi soir. Expérience à recommander :-) super organisation