Saint-Thibaut Hermitage Walk: 7 km GPX | Ardennes Residences

Walk to the Saint-Thibaut Hermitage

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06 November 2026

Starting point

Rue du Moulin, 6987 Rendeux

Duration

1 hour 30 minutes

Distance

7 km

Difficulty

Easy

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Quentin

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Discovery of the Saint-Thibaut Hermitage

This 7 km hike follows an iconic route through the Ourthe Valley, with a gentle start along the river, followed by a steady climb to the heights of Marcourt. The trail combines heritage sites, forests, and varied terrain, with highlights including the discovery of the miraculous spring, the Saint-Thibaut chapel, and the hermitage .

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Start and beginning of the route

The starting point is in Jupille , before crossing the Ourthe via a small bridge.

The route then follows the river towards Marcourt , along a pleasant section at the bottom of the valley.

Points of interest

  • Jupille : Starting village of the loop, located on the banks of the Ourthe.

  • The Ourthe : River crossed at the beginning of the route, then followed along until Marcourt.

  • Marcourt : Village passed through before starting the climb towards the heights.

  • Miraculous Source de Saint-Thibaut : Symbolic place located on the path leading to the chapel.

  • Saint-Thibaut Chapel : An important heritage site before arriving at the hermitage.

  • Saint-Thibaut Hermitage : A highlight of the hike, perched on the heights and associated with the history of the site.

Return to the starting point

After passing the hermitage, the route gradually descends back towards the valley.

The end of the loop leads back towards Jupille, with a beautiful transition from the wooded heights to the banks of the Ourthe.

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