It is one of the most impressive panoramas in Belgium. The Botassart viewpoint offers a breathtaking view of the Giant's Tomb in Bouillon. Come and reach for the sky!
To get there, park your car in the free parking lot : Rue de Châteaumont 53, 6833 Bouillon.
The hamlet of Botassart is tucked away in a wide valley floor which contains the magnificent Giant's Tomb, one of Wallonia’s outstanding natural heritage sites. Rumour has it that Victor Hugo was a great admirer of this corner of the Semois. You too can come and discover this recently restored viewpoint!
Change of scene guaranteed
The vista from the Botassart viewpoint, close to the village of the same name, is spectacular. In a magnificent forest setting, the lingering Semois meanders around a rocky hillock. The river surrounds a wooded hill whose uniform shape has earned it the name "Giant's Tomb". According to legend, a centurion in Labienus' army murdered a Gallic giant here. An old man came across the giant’s body and, with the help of a group of young teenagers, decided to bury it on this hill at an altitude of 250 metres.
An ideal activity for those who love nature and a change of scenery!
Copyright pictures: Ardennes-étape / Visit Wallonia
Are you a sporty hiker? Discover a superb route for sporty hikers here
- distance 17 km
- altitude difference 601 m
- Passage over rugged paths
