The best traffic-free bike rides around Rendeux

The Chapel, a Remnant of Montaigu Castle The castle of the Counts of Montaigu was built in 1050 as their family residence. In the 17th century, the county also included the lordships of Ochain (Condroz), Harzé (Aywaille), Yernée (Huy), and Flône Abbey (Amay). Five dynasties ruled this county, including the Montaigu dynasty from 1050 to 1147. In 1413, under the De La Marck dynasty, the castle was destroyed by fire following a family dispute. Remains of the castle walls are still visible today. Approximately 200 meters below the site lies the "spring that never runs dry." After several significant miracles, in 1608, a cross was erected in homage to Saint Thibaut on the summit of the mountain and the mound formed by the collapse of the castle's central tower. The chapel itself was built in 1639 on the site of the castle's outermost tower. It is this hillside location that affords Saint-Thibaut its breathtaking panoramic view of the villages of Marcourt, Marcouray, Jupille, Warisy, Cielle, and others. Later, the hermitage was also built. It consists of two small rooms adjoining the chapel, designed to house a hermit, in other words, the guardian of the site. Several hermits succeeded one another until 1968. The management of the site was then taken over in 1969/1970 by the non-profit organization Saint-Thibaut, which still organizes two pilgrimages a year: the first Saturday of May and July. On March 3, 2020, the non-profit organization received the title of Royal and thus became the Royal Non-Profit Organization of the Chapel and Hermitage of Saint-Thibaut. It should be noted that the site and buildings have been listed as historical monuments since 1973. https://stthibaut.be/

A wonderful rest stop along the Ourthe River with seating and (portable) toilets. Our kids loved climbing trees and playing by the river.

This superb wooden bridge impresses with its two towers positioned on each bank. It offers a magnificent view of the Ourthe, the river that accompanies you on many cycling routes.

Magnificent view of the meanders of the Ourthe, from the Hermitage Saint-Thibaut/

The site of the Saint-Thibault hermitage consists of a small white chapel and a two-room house built on a rocky hill overlooking the Ourthe Valley. The chapel is dedicated to Saint Thibaut, a 10th-century pilgrim and hermit who lived in a cave nearby. You can reach the hermitage by following a marked trail from the village of Marcourt, which takes about 30 minutes. Along the way, you can enjoy views of the forest and river, and perhaps even spot some wildlife.

Beautiful campsite on the Ourthe. Ideal for an overnight stay by bike

in the early spring or autumn, mountain boots are a must because the paths are muddy and sometimes broken

This town in the middle of the woods, on the northeast heights of the Ourthe, is a quiet holiday village with narrow streets full of small houses and chalets.