Camping Gossaimont

Bag a mountain biking or walking map from the team at Camping Gossaimont to thoroughly explore this peaceful and scenic land of pastures, meadows, forests and caves, 480 metres high up in the Hautes-Ardennes.

The GR 14, connecting Paris to Belgium's Malmedy passes through the site's surrounding commune of Lierneux for those who want to tackle a mighty long walk (660 kilometres, to be precise), as does the GR 571, the Belgian trail running for an easier 166 kilometres through steep Ardennes valleys.

(If you want to use Camping Gossaimont as a Belgian base rather than a stopoff on such lengthy treks, plenty of easier walks are in the area, or you could zip off to the Le Monty ski slopes for winter sports, three kilometres away.)

The site is on the edge of a wood, near the hamlet of Odrimont in Belgium's Walloon region. It has a fishing pond for guests who aren't angling for walks of any distance, and a cosy café-bar with a terrace for even more contemplative and relaxed times. There's also a sand volleyball court if you do fancy some action, along with a pétanque court, table tennis and a playground to keep the kids busy. Activities and entertainment for all ages run in summer.

Camping Gossaimont is in green countryside setting, with valley and mountain views and spacious washroom blocks. Barbecues are allowed if you want to cook up under your own steam, and there's a well-stocked mini market for supplies. A comfy café with open fire is at the nearby ski slope.