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The Sacred tree path Bellefontaine (TINTIGNY)

GPS coordinates: 49°40'00.0"N 5°29'50.0"E. Starting from the parking of the Bellefontaine multi-sports hall, located on Jean-Charles de Hugo Street. Distance: 1 km. Free. Difficulty: easy. Accessible with strollers and partially for people with reduced mobility. Dogs on a leash are allowed.

Embark on a journey into the world of Gaume's trees in this enchanted forest grove. Touch their bark, observe their different shapes and colors. Explore the cabin nestled in the heart of nature. Have fun guessing the age of the trees by counting their rings.

1. The tree pose. 2. The character trees. 3. The tree cabin. 4. The shyness of trees. 5. The gaming table. 6. The flowering trees. 7. The family tree. 8. The age of trees. 9. The talking tree. 10. A hug to finish.

The tree pose

A majestic linden tree invites you to perfect balance, vibrating with energy and wisdom.

The character trees

Strange faces guard the way. From bark to bark, the contours of these trees reveal their character.

Artwork by Adèle Reuter and Alice Bertizzolo

The tree cabin

Beautiful metallic leaves form a cabin. It shelters the flavorful and colorful treasures of their twin leaves, which can be found nearby.

Artwork by PEA

The shyness of trees

Trees whisper through their roots, while their shy branches filter light for young shoots, weaving a dance in the wind.

The gaming table

Roots, bark, and leaves intertwine in this mysterious challenge. Which trees will you recreate? Between reality and enchantment, only the table will reveal the answer.

Artwork by David Bertizzolo, Alice Bertizzolo, and Adèle Reuter

The flowering trees

Leaves and branches weave a floral carpet, an ephemeral offering to the enchanted forest.

The family tree

The vibrant image of a family through the ages resembles a tree with its branches and leaves. Gather together and strike your best pose to capture your story.

The age of trees

On the cut stumps, the ages are marked. Each year, a ring forms in the trunk, colored differently according to the season: light in spring, dark in autumn. But how old do we consider these trees to be?

Artwork by Adèle Reuter, Alice Bertizzolo, and Frederic Beaufayt.

The talking tree

Exchanges, discussions, and whispers about nature beneath the branches of a welcoming tree.

A hug to finish

Find the tree that calls to you, its branches outstretched like arms. Whisper sweet words to it, and become a guardian of the forest.

Initiators: B. Destrée and B. Piedboeuf - Municipality of Tintigny and N. Ancion - Gaume Natural Park. Concept and implementation of the trail and content writing for the panels: A. Reuter, A. and D. Bertizzolo - Les Cheminements ASBL. Illustrations: D. Bertizzolo - Les Cheminements ASBL, L. Charlier - Visit Gaume, and J. Neven_ABT. Graphic design, communication and translations: L. Charlier, V. Mohy, L. Lecuivre, and A. De Coster - Visit Gaume. Stylistic and linguistic adaptation: IA_ChatGPT. Photos © A. Reuter and IA_Adobe Stock.
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