Viroinval / Chimay : La Grande Traversée de la  Forêt du Pays de Chimay - 9 bivakzones

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De bivakplaatsen voor wandelaars langs La Grande Traversée de La Forêt du Pays de Chimay (GTFPC) zijn een project van het Parc Naturel Viroin-Hermeton ism met Tourisme Pays des Lacs , bosbeheer DNF en 7 Naamse en Henegouwse gemeenten. Reservatie  noodzakelijk voor de meeste bivakzones. Kampvuur is overal verboden. Opgelet! 11/05/2024: Dit project is momenteel in transitie met meer bivakzones, verplaatste bivakzones en aangepaste regels. De huidige informatie over locaties is daarom niet steeds correct meer. Update info volgt over enkele weken.

 

This network of bivouac areas around the Viroin and Hermeton valleys and the vast forests around Chimay has been developed by the authority of the 'Parc Naturel Viroin-Hermeton' for thru-hikers on the long distance (walking) trail ‘La Traversée de la Grande Forêt du Pays de Chimay’. You can stay up to 16 hrs (1 night) at each bivouac area. Arrival after 4 pm, departure next morning before 10 am, so no occupation or tents between 10 am and 4 pm. Reservation necessary for most bivouac areas.   Bivouac areas should not be confused with small campings, rules are different, comfort facilities limited or non-existent and you are personally responsibility to keep the area spotlessly clean and quiet during your short stay. Campfires are strictly prohibited on all bivouac areas at all times and subject to penalties and removal.  Some locations have a toilet, most don't. No water pumps available. There is often a spring, stream or river nearby but make sure you carry enough drinking water. Any approach by a motorized vehicle is strictly forbidden. These bivouac areas can be busy during holidays and nice weather weekends. Respect nature, silence and other campers’ rest. Violation of rules in force can be subject to legal prosecution or a penalty. Enjoy your short stay in the Ardennes nature. Leave no trace, just your footsteps.