{"id":8179,"date":"2021-09-28T22:09:28","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T20:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charleroi-metropole.be\/2021\/09\/28\/les-7-trails-incontournables-de-charleroi-metropole\/"},"modified":"2021-10-26T15:02:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:02:14","slug":"les-7-trails-incontournables-de-charleroi-metropole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-site.fidelodev.be\/en\/les-7-trails-incontournables-de-charleroi-metropole\/","title":{"rendered":"7 unmissable trails in the Charleroi Metropolitan Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are a seasoned runner or new to fitness, take up the challenge of a trail and discover the region in a different way! Guaranteed: a feeling of freedom and the opportunity to push yourself to the limits.<\/p>\n

Check out some of our local trails and create your very own sporting calendar!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Run the slag heaps<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Slag Heap Trail<\/a>, which takes place every year in November in Charleroi, starts in Roux. There are 4 distances on offer (28, 22, 15 and 11 km) and the route takes you along Charleroi\u2019s distinctive slag heaps. During the race, you can admire the city centre and contemplate the scars of Charleroi’s industrial past, while running in a surprisingly green setting.<\/p>\n

Take advantage of this fifth edition to (re)discover this race and enjoy the autumnal atmosphere along the way. A little bonus: a 650-metre difference in altitude on the 28 kilometres, so you can get some height and develop thighs of steel!<\/p>\n

\"Joggeuse\"
The trail courses: a feeling of freedom whilst surrounded by nature, the pleasure of testing your own physical limits.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Taking the air along the water<\/h2>\n

In January, the\u00a0Thyria Valley Trail<\/a>\u00a0takes you through the wooded area of Walcourt. There are different distances on offer (5, 13 and 23 km) to satisfy all sporting appetites!<\/p>\n

This trail, a favourite among runners from near and far, sees many participants join year after year.<\/p>\n

Through the forests of the Pays de Chimay<\/h2>\n

From February to August, the\u00a0Chimay Country Forest Board<\/a>\u00a0puts on the\u00a0Trail Challenge<\/a>. To take up this challenge, participants take part in various trails across the region of the largest forest massif and receive a classification for the combined races.<\/p>\n

The programme looks different every year. The routes are organised by different organisers (clubs, non-profit organisations, etc.). Depending on the year, you can take part in the 3 Valleys Trail, Chimay Night Trail, l’Hermetour Trail, Viroin Trail, Froidchatrail, l’Eau Blanche Trail, the Pays de Chimay Forest Ultratrail,…<\/p>\n

Registration is open to all, depending on the category. A prize-giving ceremony is held in September at the Auberge du Poteaupr\u00e9.<\/p>\n