Trail news
21 Nov 2023
Paths & marking of Escapardenne are periodically inspected.
If, during your hike, you discover missing or damaged signs, please inform us by mail (info@escapardenne.eu) or via the “Feedback” tab.
On this page you will find all news concerning the Escapardenne itinerary
Due to the relatively heavy rainfall of the last few weeks, the section between Vernlovin and Le Cheslé on stage 5 (Nadrin – La Roche-en-Ardenne) is difficult to walk. It’s possible to follow the diversions path (blue route – follow the GR variant markings):
Fire risk
15 Jul 2022
⚠️Friends hikers, be careful in the forest on the Escapardenne 🌲🌳🔥🔥! Thank you🙏
(Français) 10 ans – Week-end rando Escapardenne
04 Aug 2021
Sorry, this entry is only available in Français.
Definitive closure for “Blancs Bois” and “Two Ourthes” bivouacs (Houffalize)
01 Mar 2021
The commune of Houffalize has decided to close all the bivouacs on its territory because of “the incivilities encountered which are causing increasing management difficulties to the detriment of real hikers”.
It is with regret and sadness that we are relaying this decision, which is beyond our control. Since 2015, we have been trying to bring this new concept to a successful conclusion on the territory of the Two Ourths Natural Park by multiplying meetings with the various stakeholders and finding solutions to mitigate the effects caused…
Alternatives to the bivouacs: see initiatives like “Welcome to my garden” and “Bivouac chez moi“.
For information, the bivouacs of Golet (Sainte-Ode) and Gives (Bertogne) are not concerned and remain open for the time being.
Webshop
08 Oct 2020
The bug in the online ordering system on our website has now been fixed. You can order or recommend Escapardenne topographic maps and topoguides at the following address: https://escapardenne.eu/?page_id=1456
Thank you for your understanding!
The Escapardenne team
Eislek & Lee Trail – New topographic map
02 Jul 2020
Now available – New topographic map with 2 hiking trails: Lee & Eislek Trail