Gendron-Celles to Dinant (24km)

Saturday looks a bit cooler than Sunday, so let's continue our footpath on the GR 126 (mostly). This time going north so we can finish in Dinant with options for ice-cream (and better train connections).
From Gendron-Celles the route starts with following the Lesse, enters the Parc de Furfooz, crosses the river a few times and then climbs up to the Les Aiguilles de Chaleux and to its viewpoint. We will cross the river a few more times, walk past the Chateu Walzin, visit the La Nausee area and then head back to the GR 126 passing by a few scenic viewpoints over the Meuse this time. After Anseremme we will have a last climb for some views above Dinant and finish the hike in the historic center.

We will try to keep close to an average moving speed of 4.5 -5km/h. We will walk both on paved and unpaved roads. I’ve not tested this track beforehand, so it’s possible that there are some mistakes in the planning (i.e. it may become longer ;-).

The number of participants is limited to 15, so please manage your registration responsibly: only sign up if you really intend to come and cancel as soon as you know you can’t (this also goes for people on the waiting list!).
●●You can find the gpx track here: https://loc.wiki/t/276379712?wa=sc
●●Meeting point:
We meet at 8.40 in Brussels Schuman station in front of the Delhaize. Our train (IC 2108 to Dinant) leaves at 08.52. and arrives to Gendron-Celles at 10.36, with a connection at Namur.
●● Trains back to Brussels: direct trains from Dinant are every hour at XX.13.
●● Train ticket:
One way ticket to Gendron-Celles is 12.60€ or 7.50€ with train+. One way ticket from Dinant is 11.40€ or 6.80€ with train+.
Return ticket to Gendron-Celles should also be ok.
●● Specifics:
Distance: ± 24 km
Elevation gain: ± 600 m
Net walking time: ± 5.5 h
Weather forecast: dry and warm.
In the unlikely case of too bad weather, I may cancel a hike, even few hours before the event. If this must happen, I will of course update the Meetup website and send out an email to those registered. So it is important to have access to either the Meetup website and/or your emails.
●● What to bring:
*Plenty of water + pack your own lunch/snacks
*Comfortable hiking shoes and clothes
*Sun and bug protection (Sunscreen, hat, tick repellent, etc)
*Raingear (just in case)
*Small money for drinks/ice-cream
●● Basic rules:
Please RSVP only if you really intend to come. And if your plans change, update your RSVP asap, even hours before the walk. This is basic courtesy towards others. Repeated late cancellations are not well considered (at all). No-shows are even worse.
Do not show up for a hike unless you are on the “going” list.
●● Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability:
You are responsible for yourself and should be fit enough if you want to take part. As the participation in the events is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organisers from any responsibility and liability.