Val Joly Dam – Lake Val-Joly loop from Willies

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Val Joly Dam – Lake Val-Joly loop from Willies

Hard

4.5

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hikers

Val Joly Dam – Lake Val-Joly loop from Willies

05:18

19.4km

300m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

241 m

Val-Joly Lake Loop

Highlight • Lake

This large artificial lake is a superb hiking spot. The tour of the lake is a route of approximately 16 kilometers, allowing you to discover the banks of the lake …

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1.52 km

Lac du Val-Joly

Lake

2.88 km

Val Joly Dam

Highlight • Monument

Possible bike ride, great scenery

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3.38 km

Bird Observation Hut at Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place for a picnic in case of rain.

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6.69 km

Saint Ursmar Church, Eppe-Sauvage

Highlight • Religious Site

Cozy cafe at the church of Eppe-Sauvage.

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7.51 km

Stork Nest in Parc naturel régional de l'Avesnois

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.25 km

Forest Road of the Croix du Soldat

Highlight • Forest

10.6 km

Arboretum

Forest

11.6 km

Lake Val-Joly

Highlight • Lake

This large artificial lake is a superb hiking spot. The tour of the lake is a route of approximately 16 kilometers, allowing you to discover the banks of the lake …

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19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.22 km

6.88 km

3.58 km

1.20 km

536 m

Surfaces

7.93 km

5.22 km

2.44 km

2.11 km

1.51 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 20, 2025,Val Joli rando 20

Very varied and not too difficult. Be careful not to count on a restaurant or bistro on Mondays; everything is closed on Tuesdays. A typical church in Eppe-Sauvage is under construction.

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August 9, 2022,Randonnée

Pretty walk, on the first 2 thirds, a mixture of undergrowth and bocage hedges, with pretty views of the lake.
The last third is in rural areas and on asphalt.
To discover without significant difficulty.

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September 10, 2022,Randonnée Eppe-Sauvage .Valjoly.

Welcome to the Ch'tits....🤪👍🤣 Superb hike from our accommodation in Valjoly...(Eppe-Sauvage..France.) Start of the walk by "visiting" the nice campsite on the site and after this hook , our walk really begins...All of the lake in part and crossing of the national forest of Abbé-Val-Joly. 🌲👌 Return and well-deserved rest...🤗
Highly recommend....👍👍👍

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