Trois-Ponts is a small village in the Belgian province of Liège. Due to its location in the heart of the real Ardennes, it is a paradise for people who seek peace and enjoy nature. The hilly landscape allows for beautiful walks and bike rides.
The village of Trois-Ponts.
The village of Trois-Ponts is located in a wooded area near the East Cantons and not far from the German border. Two rivers flow through the village, the Salm and the Amblève. In 1861, a train station was built on the edge of the village and since then Trois-Ponts has gradually developed into a tourist commercial point in the region. During both world wars the village was occupied by the Nazis and there was fierce fighting with the Allies. Here and there in the woods surrounding the village, traces of grenade or mortar impacts can still be found. In the village there are some nice hotels with restaurant facilities where people speak Dutch, of course.
Cycling and walking in the area.
Trois-Ponts is a real paradise for cycling tourists who would like to cycle on a slightly more challenging route. Beautiful cycling trips can be made from Trois-Ponts and the surrounding area over hilly terrain with very variable gradients.
It is therefore not surprising that the famous Walloon cycling classic Liège-Bastogne-Liège passes through the village every year before climbing the famous Côte de Wanne and Côte de Stockeu slopes. A number of signposted walks also depart from the village, each with a different difficulty and length. One of the most beautiful walks takes you to the La tour Leroux lookout tower. A 16 meter high tower has been built here from which you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the region. In the forests around the village you may occasionally encounter deer or wild boars. In the autumn there is a lot of hunting and these are not always accessible to the public. There are some nice playgrounds for children and there is the opportunity to take a ride on the back of a donkey during the summer months.
What else is there to do in Trois-Ponts?
The ski slope: Val De Wanne is located in Wanne, a sub-municipality of Trois-Ponts. It is one of the most modern and beautiful ski slopes in Belgium. There is approximately 1 km of trail available with slopes of up to 30%. There is a restaurant at the top of the slopes to satisfy your hunger. You can bring your own equipment or rent it from the slope operator. For those who want to take it easier, there is also the opportunity to go cross-country skiing or take a walk in a beautiful snow landscape. In summer you can discover a large wooden maze in Wanne with an area of approximately 2500m².
In Brum, another municipality, there are 2 small reservoirs that are connected to the lower basin of the Coo hydroelectric power station. Just outside the village center of Trois-Ponts, a location has been provided where large groups can have a barbecue.
Holiday park Landal Domaine Long Pré.
The Landal holiday park Domaine Long Pré is located just outside the center of Trois-Ponts.
This holiday domain is approximately 12 hectares in size and has 163 bungalows in different shapes, ranging from apartments for 2 people to nice detached houses for larger families. The domain borders the Amblève river and is located in the middle of a hilly, wooded area, a few minutes from the village center of Trois-Ponts.
The domain has numerous facilities for young and old that ensure a pleasant stay. Some of the facilities include:
- Heated outdoor swimming pool with sunbathing lawn
- Table tennis
- Mini golf
- Fish pond
- Tavern restaurant
- Toy library
- Children’s play corner
- Laundry
- Sun cabin
- Archery
- Mountain bike
What else is there to do in the wider area?
Trois-Ponts is very well located to explore the real Ardennes, most sights can be reached within a maximum half-hour drive. The German border is also only about 50 kilometers away. Day trips can therefore easily be made to German cities such as Monschau or Trier.
Some excursions that are worth it:
- Durbuy with its cozy village square surrounded by cafes and restaurants. This is widely known as the smallest town in the world and is definitely worth a visit. Outside the city center there are several museums and a topiary garden to visit.
- Coo with its famous waterfalls. Children can have fun in the Plopsa Coo amusement park, which is located next to the waterfalls. For more adventurous people, there is the option of kayaking, tobogganing, riding quads or taking a survival trip. Experienced hikers can easily walk to Coo from Trois-Ponts.
- Stavelot with the recently renovated abbey which houses three museums. The tourist office is also located here where more information about the region can be obtained.
- Spa with its thermal baths and water sources where the Spa water is of course bottled.
- Vielsalm is best known for many legends and sagas starring witches. The Sunparks Vielsalm holiday domain is also located here. The subtropical swimming pool of the holiday domain is also accessible with a day pass.
- The caves of Remouchamps where you can take a subterranean boat trip of about 600 meters. This is the longest underground boat trip in Europe.
- Malmedy is the largest city in the area and located just fifteen minutes away by car.
Extra information
Stavelot Tourist Office
Place Saint-Remade 324970 StavelotTel 32 (0)80 86 27 06Fax 32(0)80686509Open every day from 10am to 1pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm