Refuge en Verre

From the campsite "petite suisse" in the village there are several marked trails.
From the house it is also possible to make independent walking.

http://www.achouffe.be/nl Microbrewery Marckoff Durbuy, the microbrewery Marckoff. This beer is brewed here since the sixteenth century. Although the beer a few centuries of the city is gone is the old tradition since the 1989 picked up and there is beer brewed in Durbuy. It is a micro brewery which means that the beer is brewed in limited edition and that sales mainly done on the local hospitality industry and visitors to the brewery. The Marckoff beer has a wonderful few cloudy amber color and has a fruity but slightly bitter taste. The beer has an alcohol content of 6.5 percent. Stop # 1: Val-Dieu Abbey The abbey of Val-Dieu is located in Aubel, in the hilly Herve, and has repeatedly been destroyed over the centuries. The brewery was in the former monastery started again in 1997. Which beers, the Abbey of Val-Dieu for you in the sale? - Val-Dieu Blond: partly cloudy with a rich fragrance and an alcohol content of 6%; - Val-Dieu Brown: malt and coffee-chocolate flavor and an alcohol content of 8%; - Val-Dieu Triple: spicy blonde, with a nice balance of hops and malt, bitterness and sweetness, with an alcohol content of 9%. Beer route in the Ardennes Discover the Ardennes in an original way. This time, no list of the best panoramic viewpoints or a list of the best pools in the Ardennes region. What we do have in store for you? Discovering the Ardennes, which is fully dedicated to the finest beers. You know them, the Trappist Rochefort and Chimay, a fresh La Chouffe or Tripel gold Malmedy. For your convenience, we set out on a small map the various stops on the beer route. So you will immediately receive a clear picture of where you as a beer lover in the Ardennes up to the best. Stop # 2: Brewery of Bellevaux Gourmets were allowed in 2012 to meet with the newest beer from the brewery Bellevaux: the Bellevaux Tripel. This strong beer had to meet the demand of the customers and there since its launch brilliantly succeeded. The owners are real ale enthusiasts and give visitors a guided tour explaining the plant and the brewing process. The different beers from the brewery of Bellevaux Malmedy - Bellevaux Brune: auburn beer with a smooth and full taste and an alcohol content of 6.8%; - Bellelvaux Blonde: gold-blond and popular beer Bellevaux, with an excellent balance between sweet and bitter and an alcohol content of 7%; - Bellevaux Blanche: a fresh and fruity wheat beer in summer, an excellent aperitif. - Bellevaux Black: developed with the help of an English brewer, Belgian malts and German hops, an alcohol content of 6.3%; - Bellevaux Tripel: fresh, golden beer with a bright orange key and an alcohol content of 9%. You want to breathe in some fresh air during your beer trail? The brewery is located near the nature reserve of the Hautes Fagnes, the ideal place for a brisk walk Stop # 3: The goblin of Achouffe La Chouffe is now world famous. Achouffe in Houffalize brought for the first time a brew on the market in 1982. The success of La Chouffe not forthcoming. Meanwhile, exports them Ardennes brewery to more than twenty countries in the world. How the assortment of Achouffe look like? - La Chouffe: blond, fruity beer spiced with coriander and a light hop taste (alcohol content of 8%); - Mc Chouffe: brown beer with a fruity flavor and a slightly bitter taste (8% alcohol); - Houblon Chouffe, a blonde 'Indian Pale Ale' with an excellent balance between bitter and fruity, and an alcohol content of 9%; - Chouffe Soleil: refreshing, blond specialty beer with fruity taste (alcohol content: 6%); - Chouffe Bok: This brown seasonal beer brewed specially for the Dutch market (6.66% alcohol). Stop # 4: Brewery Orval brewery Orval is located on the grounds of the abbey in the province of Luxembourg, a stone's throw from the French border, and is home to the world-famous Trappist Orval. The brewery can only be visited during the annual open days. The abbey is to visit in July, August and September and the property is ideal for you to wander around and enjoy the tranquility. The production of Orval is limited and the delicious Trappist beers are not simply to get unlimited in-store. The brewing activity proceeds are fully spent on social projects and the maintenance of abbey and domain. Stop # 5: Brewery Rochefort Another famous Belgian Trappist Rochefort. The abbey is today occupied by the Trappist monks of the Cistercian order. They make use of the brewing process for the water from the source to Tridaine

The Ghost of Berthe de La Roche during certain nights, about the fall of the night, one can see the ruins of the castle wandering the Countess Berthe de La Roche at the site of her death ... From July 9 t / m August 27, 2016 against 22uur (the ghost does not appear in the rain and / or wind) ghost Finale followed by a fireworks display on Saturday, August 27th! But who is actually Berthe? A nobleman from La Roche was the only heir to his fortune but his daughter Berthe and organized a great tournament at his castle. The hand of the wealthy heiress would belong to the knight in a fair fight though would overcome his rivals. The first knight who was the Count of Montaigu, a colossus, proud of his strength, which no opponent could ever undaunted. Thus offered no other fighter on. However, the count had promised to be faithful to Countess Alix de Salm. The time limit was nearly expired when a knight entered the Kasteelhof. What a special opponent! It was a tiny knight, almost a child, and at the sight of this puny champion, the Count of Montaigu burst into thunderous laughter. caught when an unequal battle for the purposes of the present knights and ladies. Count de Montaigu urged his steed to a fast gallop and under a huge clatter of iron, he threw himself into his weak opponent. Who was armed only with light armor and no equipment provided protection for his horse. With a prodigious dexterity and led by a swift hand the mount could avoid the violent thrust of the count. The earl whirled around and stormed back, slightly slower now and more reflective, at convenient rival. But how many strokes he gave out, the only result was, and he got it still very warm. The little knight then reined his horse jumping, stopped and took a prudent, upright and defiant attitude. The Count took advantage of this moment and rushed there. The Goliath sword turned in the air and, in a steel flash, it came with a whistling sound down on the careless boy ... But the little knight had already disappeared, while the heavy weight of the count, swept along by his momentum , lost his balance and was unseated. Under a clattering noise of breaking iron, Count crashed to the ground. The little knight crossed the narrow blade of his sword light under the helmet of the dangerous excavation and cut his throat in a jerk about it. A moment later they saw the happy father on top of the dungeon accompany the new couple into the bridal chamber. The next day, very early, the father was impatient to see the happiness of the young couple, and he was waiting for them in the court of the castle. But the sun still came to be higher in the sky and still saw the father appear them. When he long and fruitless wait, he finally was tired, climbed the stairs of the tower, walked into the bridal chamber door and knocked. The answer did not come ... He could no longer suppress his paternal concern and pushed the door open; after it had collapsed, he saw that the room was empty and was open the window. The distraught father rushed to a jump to the window and looked in horror at the empty depth: into the abyss, on the rock on the shore Ourthe strike down two spots: one was black, the other white. The mysterious Knight was none other than the disguised Countess Alix de Salm, who had made a pact with the devil to wreak havoc on the Count de Montaigu and the beautiful Berthe de La Roche.

KNAUF SHOPPING CENTER Just over the border of luxembourg is a nice shopping center with an extensive range. eg M & S fashion H & M Hema Dell Haize (supermarket) JBL free record AGM Foir Fouille and construction There is also a large garden center and recently a covered indoor playground http://www.mared-indoor.be SCHMIEDE 3, Op d'Schmëtt L- 9964 Schmiedeberg / Huldange GPS: Schmiedeberg [email protected]

La Roche: Municipal swimming pool La Roche www.laroche.be/home.htm Outdoor pool La Roche en Ardenne: This beautiful outdoor swimming pool situated in the garden of a hotel in the heart of La Roche and Ardennes. Parking, deck chairs, dining ..., all the necessary accommodation is available on site. Admission: € 1 in the morning, € 2 in the afternoon. Just opened in July and August. Avenue de Villez 6 6980 La Roche-en-Ardenne Luxembourg Province Tel .: +32.84219411 Maboge Plage: In Maboge, 6km from La Roche is Maboge plage air reception pavilion, sanitary, cafeteria, terrace, ... More info: www.maboge.centerall.com/page228_1.php The reservoir and dam of Nisramont: www.luxemburgtoerisme.be/nl/attractions/fiche.php?avi_id=876 ardennengenot.skynetblogs.be/post/5386997/barage-nisramont lake Les Doyards 'Vielsalm In Vielsalm, you can find it more of' Les Doyards with area of ??15ha. This domain is a place for relaxation and leisure. You can fish here (with permit), boating (pedalo), and enjoy the beach lawn along the banks. There is also a playground. Swimming is prohibited. For all information related to fishing in the Ardennes: Info: www.maisondelapeche.be/Nl/ Sunparks - Aquafun Vielsam A few steps from the center of Vielsalm Sunparks receives its visitors for a few hours rest and relaxation. The complex is composed of several pools for children and adults. Experience an original day of water fun in a tropical and fun part ... That's what Sunparks you offer here! Sunparks is just a few meters from the center of Vielsalm. Visitors are welcome for several hours wellness and relaxation. The complex consists of a large number of pools with a water temperature of 28 ° C, suitable for both children and adults. The most compelling attraction is still the waterslide where children with much merriment raging down. Parents who take their children amused waiting at the end of the slide they then bring to the pool where they can enjoy throughout the year of water 32 ° C warm. It's a nice place to be, especially in winter when it's freezing outside! Then the wave pool is activated and the swimmers should try to maintain in the swell of the tides (punctually every 27 minutes). After this solid effort wait a soothing massage, jacuzzi or one of the many pools with water jets, where you can relax in warm water. Address rue de la Grotte 12 6690 Vielsalm Tel .: +32.80215776 Thermes de Spa Make your weekend in the High Fens complete with a visit to the Thermes de Spa. The complex towers over the town and provides a nice view of Spa and its surroundings. Step into the water paradise where tradition and modernity go hand in hand. Discover more than 800 square meters indoor and outdoor pools, hammams, traditional or naturist saunas and refreshing showers. The vast complex also has a Fitness and Relaxation Area. Let your body totally relax and rejuvenate your skin during one of the many treatments at the spa. That enjoying's spic and span. The leisure center can also be used for conferences. It features a large space where exhibitions, parties and other events can be organized. Moreover, there are opportunities for special incentives or simply for relaxation after the efforts of a congress. Rue Colline d'Annette et Lubin 4900 Spa www.thermesdespa.com Tel .: +32 (0) 87 77 25 60

CAVES & MINES There are in the Ardennes to find many caves and mines. Especially the Han caves and the caves of Remouchaps known to the general public, but there are to be found in nine different. Part of this is open to the public, others are closed for security reasons. Clearly there are still the "caves" created by human hands. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries there was a lot of mining in the Ardennes. All the mines are now closed, but some have been given a new function. These mines are now being used to give tourists an idea of ??how it works and life was in these mines. A visit to the caves or mines in the Ardennes is something you want to miss and every cave or mine has its own specific characteristics. If you're visiting the caves care or for good footwear and warm clothing which is often warmer than 10 degrees Celsius below the ground. Caves of Han Han caves are without doubt the most famous caves of the Ardennes and perhaps of the entire Benelux. To visit the cave you have to buy a ticket in Han-sur-Lesse and from here you leaving a train or bus to the entrance of the cave. Here you can follow along a guide through the caves. The tour will take approximately 1.5 hours. The cave system of the Han Caves is one of the largest and most complex in Europe. During the tour the guide will tell you all about stalactites and stalagmites and the history of the cave. After the tour you walk back to the sunlight then you end up in an area with a large playground and a restaurant. The Slate Mine Bertrix Au Coeur de l'Ardoise like my Bertrix slate also known is an old slate mine after years of neglect is now in use as a tourist attraction. After the mine in 1977 for the last closed its doors, the following are my years with water. After it was determined the mine to build a visitor center, it took many years before all the water was pumped out. Now there is a nice educational walk due to the former slate mine. You walk a round without a guide in the cave. During the walk you'll buds at several places. Pressing here you get more information about working in a slate mine the many uses of the slate. After visiting the mine you can sit on the terrace while sipping a la Morépire. This strong blond ale brewed specially for the Au Coeur de l'Ardoise. Caves of Hotton The Hotton Caves are less known, but certainly not less beautiful. Most galleries of this cave are about forty meters underground. When you walk through the cave you get beautiful stalactites, stalagmites and curtains called against. These curtains have a beautiful color palette and are sometimes so thin that they are the little light in the cave break in a wonderful way. After a walk through the cave you lift back up pack to take another splendid panoramic walk here. My Blegny Mine Blegny is a relic of the intense mining that took place in this part of Belgium. To my not leave unused the mine was converted after the closure in 1980 to an educational center where nowadays everything comes to know about living and working in the coal mines. They are my old staff who guide you around the various shafts of the mine. A round led by the mining will take about two hours. After visiting the mine, you can still visit the nearby museum and grounds where you encounter different mining tools. On site is also available a large playground and a small restaurant. Blegny my state since 2012 on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Caves of Remouchamps Caves of Remouchamps are located right in the center of the village. This makes it somewhat difficult to park your car. You'll visit the cave led by a guide who talks about the history of the cave and the minor flora and fauna in the cave. He does so, moreover, in French and Dutch where he smoothly switches between the two languages. After a walk of about an hour on stairs, rising and falling pathways along narrow corridors and large rooms you come to a river. Here are some boats waiting to take you through placing a particular piece of sail back to the entrance of the cave. During this perilous boat trip you have to repeatedly bend seriously not to bump your head. After the tour of the cave you can still visit a small museum of prehistory.