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The Hautes Fagnes (see p227)
is an extensive raised plateau
of boggy moorland in the east
of the Province of Liège. In
winter, and on days of mist
and low cloud, these moors
can be powerfully gloomy and
desolate, but they also have
an austere beauty and an
abundance of unusual flora
and fauna. Here and there,
raised walkways have been
built to provide access to the
marshy interior.
Walkers are rewarded by a
landscape that is both gently
challenging and remarkably varied.
The tourist offices have maps of
recommended walks, which
include a part of the net work of
Grande Randonnée (GR) long-
distance paths.
Mountain bikers will find ideal
terrain here. There are well-organized,
signposted routes for vététistes (from
Rock formations, created where blocks of harder rock have VTT for Vélo Tout Terrain, or All Terrain
resisted erosion, form major landmarks and are often named Bicycle). This includes Grand Raid
after or associated with legends. There are noted rock climbing Godefroy, a 160-km (100-mile) circuit
sites on the River Meuse and in the valley of the River Ourthe. around Bouillon.
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