Travel guide · Province of Liège · 2026-2027 edition
Rivers, rocks, caves and villages south-east of Liège.
South-east of Liège, three rivers carve green valleys between cliffs and forests: the Ourthe, the Amblève and the Vesdre. Less than an hour from the city, you can paddle a kayak, climb the rocks of Sy, explore caves and walk from village to village.
This guide covers Esneux and Tilff, Comblain and Hamoir, Aywaille and Remouchamps, the wild Amblève and the Ninglinspo, Ferrières, Chaudfontaine and the lower Vesdre, and Pepinster, where the Vesdre meets the Hoëgne: where to stay, getting there by train, kayaking, climbing, hiking, cycling, food and itineraries.
With 5 original maps, a chapter on unusual camping and nights in the wild, and river safety tips.
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What the guide covers
21 chapters and 5 original maps, with transport, prices and opening times checked in 2026.
Esneux and Tilff
The Esneux meander, the Roche-aux-Faucons, Tilff and its Bee Museum, on the banks of the Ourthe.
Comblain, Hamoir and Sy
The Comblain caves, the rocks of Sy, Hamoir and the villages of the Ourthe valley.
Aywaille and Remouchamps
The Remouchamps caves, the Monde Sauvage, Aywaille and Ferrières.
The wild Amblève
The Ninglinspo, the Amblève valley and the December 44 museum in La Gleize.
Chaudfontaine and Pepinster
The Chaudfontaine spring, the lower Vesdre and a full chapter on Pepinster, with Tancrémont and Soiron.
Kayaking and the outdoors
Kayaking, climbing, hiking, cycling and the RAVeL, water levels, river safety, unusual camping and nights in the wild.
Food and drink
Trout, Ardennes ham, cheeses and local beers from the three valleys.
Itineraries and day trips
From a weekend to a week by car, train, bike and kayak, and trips to Liège, Spa, Coo, Stavelot, Durbuy and Verviers.
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