Riverside Wanderlust: Upstream Dinant

WARNING: the weather for 6 June seems unstable. In case lots of rain is forecasted, we might shorten the walk (going back & forth). In any case, we will enjoy nature and Dinant!

The description:

This the day for a nice hike along the river Meuse.

The journey: the route from Dinant to Waulsort is one of the most scenic stretches of the Haute-Meuse—lots of green, impressive cliffs, and the river that seems to carry a specific kind of quiet energy.
Following the water’s edge, passing the yacht club of Anseremme, and then diving deeper into the lush greenery that defines the valley. Once we leave Dinant, we walk on nature trails, including meadows with cows.

We’ll have a picnic break at the river bank. (short or long, depending on the weather)

At the end, we cross the river Meuse with the Waulsort Ferry: it is a traditional, man-pulled ferry (passeur d’eau) that has been crossing these waters for generations. It’s a slow, tactile, and slightly magical way to reach the other side. If it’s the same guy than previous years, you’ll see a Brad Pitt look-alike (in his early years and Wallonia style 😊)

From Waulsort, all options are on the table. You want to call an Uber to get back asap to Dinant, wait for the bus, have a drink and/or meal at the bar/restaurant,... Up to you!

Journey details

*When: Saturday, 6 June | Meeting at 11:00 AM

• Meeting Point: Dinant. (meeting point will be shared with the confirmed participants)
  *The Route: Dinant → Anseremme → Waulsort Ferry crossing, about 12km, mostly without any traffic.
• Duration: please consider this a day excursion, but approx. 5 hours (including a picnic, a bit depending on the weather (warmer = more relaxed ☺️))
  *The Return: you can take the bus back from Waulsort to Dinant (adventurous spirit required, as we'll be operating on "valley time"). There is a bar and restaurant in Waulsort too where we can crash.

What to bring?

• * A Picnic: pack something delicious to enjoy during our riverside break (they do have bakeries in Dinant :-) ).
  *Sturdy Shoes: we’ll be on natural paths, possibly muddy