Tour du Millénaire: breathtaking views of the Ardennes

13 November 2026

The view from the top is well worth the climb up the 200 steps!

In the heart of the Croix-Scaille forest in Gedinne, the Tour du Millénaire dominates the landscape. Erected in 2001 to mark the arrival of the new millennium, this steel structure rises to a height of 60 meters and offers a unique panoramic view of the Belgian and French Ardennes. It is accessed via a forest path that crosses the Croix-Scaille plateau, the highest point in the province of Namur.

The ascent is via a staircase of over 200 steps that spirals up around the structure. Several platforms allow visitors to catch their breath and enjoy the first views of the canopy. At the summit, a 360° view opens onto a vast wooded area, revealing the depth of the Ardennes forests and, on a clear day, the surrounding hills stretching to the French ridges.

The tower is also a starting point for many marked walks. The paths crisscross the plateau, pass by Croix-Scaille and sometimes follow the old traces of resistance activities during the Second World War.