The Ardennes commune of Stoumont offers splendid panoramas, thanks to the valleys carved by its waterways.
In Stoumont and its surroundings, you can hike and walk through natural landscapes, visit castles, enjoy local products, participate in sports and adventure activities, and discover various tourist attractions. Here are a few ideas.
Walks, hikes, and natural sites
The Parc Naturel des Sources, stretching from Spa to Stoumont, aims to protect and enhance a unique environmental heritage. This natural park is a place rich in history. You will find beautiful landscapes, as well as exceptional flora and fauna. Various walks and events are organized here.
The remarkable natural site of the Amblève Valley is worth a visit if you want to discover nature typical of the region. Immerse yourself in a bucolic setting. From leisurely walks to more challenging hikes, everything is possible in the area.
The Stoumont Tourist Office provides different walking maps.
The website of the Maison du Tourisme Ourthe-Vesdre-Amblève also offers several walking and hiking routes for all levels. The same website offers themed walks: storytelling walks, historical walks, nighttime walks…
Fun walks such as treasure hunts are also organized. Solve riddles while learning more about the Stoumont region and neighboring villages. Download the brochures to follow the routes.
Many visitors come each year to the Coo Waterfall. You can kayak down the Amblève River or walk around the lake to enjoy the scenery. In Coo, you will also find Wild Park Coo, the Plopsa Coo amusement park, and Coo Adventure.
You can also check out the hikes on Wikiloc.
Sports activities
Cycling/mountain biking: There are beautiful cycling and mountain biking routes. A network of numbered cycling junctions allows you to create your own route. The RAVeL 5, which runs from Liège to Durbuy, passes through Stoumont.
Horseback riding and donkey rides: Le Fagotin asbl organizes pony and donkey rides. Horseback rides are offered by Equilibres ASBL.
Kayaking: You can kayak down the Amblève River, either solo or in pairs, starting from the Coo Waterfall. Coo-Kayak provides all the necessary equipment.
Adventure: Coo Adventure offers caving, horse riding, abseiling, climbing, tree-top courses, kayaking, orienteering, mountain biking, paintball, skydiving, rafting, winter sports, go-karting, and more.
Trail running (extratrail): Several permanent marked routes are available (free of charge), ranging from 7 to 30 kilometers.
Paragliding: Sensation’ailes Parapente Club Coo offers the chance to fly over Coo and the Amblève Valley.
Fishing: La Pêcherie du Rouge Thier offers trout fishing from March to September. La Pêcherie du Tultay also provides barbecue facilities.
The Wachiboux Fishing Club operates at night, from mid-April to mid-September.
Country golf: Also known as “agrogolf” or “farm golf,” this 12-hole course spans 1,700 meters and is designed by Ferme Monville. It’s a walk through fields with hills, ditches, and slopes.
The world’s most beautiful circuit: Francorchamps Circuit: Participate in an event or activity!
Cultural and wellness activities
The Spa-Jalhay-Stoumont Cultural Center: Check the calendar for a wide range of events
Stavelot Summer Festival: Check the program
Royal Festival of Spa: Check the program
Francofolies: Check the program
The “December 44” Museum: Dedicated to the Battle of the Ardennes, this historical museum provides all the information about the La Gleize region, which endured the German counteroffensive in 1944. The museum features collections of artifacts, recreated scenes, the Tiger II tank, and a room with archive footage.
Stavelot Abbey: Visit the museums of the circuit, the Principality of Stavelot, Guillaume Apollinaire, and check the exhibition calendar.
Spa Thermal Baths: The original source of well-being
A few shops in the area
Bakery – Pastry Shop
Boulangerie Bourotte, route de l’Amblève 65, 4987 Stoumont, 080 78 57 14
Gourmandi’s Werbomont, route d’Aywaille 1, 4190 Werbomont, 086 40 14 00
Supermarkets
Proxy Delhaize, avenue de la Salm 150, 4980 Trois-Ponts, 080 68 48 70
Carrefour Market, avenue de la Porallée, 36a, 4920 Remouchamps, 04 384 05 50
Organic stores and local products
Au Circuit court, La Gleize 28, 4987 Stoumont, 0487 21 16 81
Aux délices du Terroir, route de Stavelot 8B, 4190 Werbomont, 086 38 70 13
Local producers
Fromagerie Vincent Counasse, Chauveheid 47, 4987 Stoumont, 0497 74 85 57
La ferme du Bierleux, Bierleux-Bas 11, 4987 Stoumont, 0476 88 21 42
Boucherie porcine à la ferme, Fosse 21, 4980 Trois-Ponts, 0497 80 60 55
La Bergerie de la Lienne, Grand-Heid 19, 4990 Lierneux, 0479 87 05 54
Restaurants
Les Doux Ragots, La Gleize 44, 4987 Stoumont, 080 51 12 69
Le Vert de Pommier, La Gleize 17, 4987 Stoumont, 080 78 61 83
Le Relais des Pêcheurs, Neufmoulin 54, 4987 Stoumont, 086 43 42 96
L’Ancienne Barrière, Ancienne Barrière 1, 4983 Trois-Ponts, 0498 31 06 76
Le Baron, Petit Coo 6, 4970 Coo, 080 68 46 76
Pizza Saporita, route d’Aywaille 1, 4190 Werbomont, 086 40 01 11
Ice Cream Shop
Parfums glacés, La Gleize 51, 4987 Stoumont, 0499 23 58 03
ATMs
Post office, route de Stavelot 8, 4190 Werbomont
Point Cash, avenue Joseph Lejeune 17, 4980 Trois-Ponts