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Florenville · Semois valley · Belgian Ardennes

The Sainte-Cécile Himalayan suspension bridge

185 metres long, suspended high above the Semois in Florenville. Free, on foot, open since 20 June 2026, except in bad weather and on hunting days.

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Everything you need to knowThe adventure soon
The Semois valley and the Sainte-Cécile Himalayan suspension bridgeAnimated illustration: the bridge spans the wooded Semois valley, higher on the Sainte-Cécile side, on the left, than on the Épioux side, on the right. Walkers cross it going downhill, including an adult holding a child’s hand. The river winds below, in the mist.
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Coming soon · November 2026

What if the bridge was only the beginning?

An adventure to enjoy on your smartphone around the bridge: a map, a compass, stages that open on the spot, observation missions and legends.

  • No app to install
  • Once for the whole group
  • The bridge stays free

Get notified at launch

Launch price for waiting-list members only: €9.90, in that email. Launch offer valid until 31 December 2026 for waiting-list members. From 01 January 2027: €14.90 VAT incl. per group.

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Discover the adventure

Secrets of the Bridge: the adventure in 43 seconds

185 metres of Himalayan bridge, nearly 30 m above the Semois. The adventure starts from a link, with no app: a map follows your position, a compass guides you to each stage, stages open on the spot, with observation missions and discoveries. Available in November 2026; launch price of €9.90 VAT incl. per group for waiting-list members, valid until 31 December 2026, then €14.90 VAT incl. per group from 01 January 2027.

Before you go

Everything you need to know, in two minutes

The questions everyone asks. Short answers, checked against official sources or on site.

Announced closure days

Bridge and car park closed all day on hunting days, from October 2026 to January 2027, and on 14 October 2026 from 6 am to 11 pm for works nearby.Verified· S16 S17

Next closures

  1. Hunting day
  2. Hunting day
  3. Hunting day
Full closure calendar (22 days)

Before you go, check

  • Where is it?

    In Sainte-Cécile, in the municipality of Florenville, in the Belgian Ardennes. It spans the Semois between the Sainte-Cécile forest and the Épioux estate.

    Verified· S1 S4

  • Is it free?

    Yes. Access is free, with no ticket or booking.

    Verified· S4 S7

  • Where to park?

    At the designated car park on Route d’Herbeumont in Sainte-Cécile. Parking is free.

    Verified· S4 S7Checked on site· 11.10.2026Directions in Google Maps →

  • How far is it from the car park?

    About a 20-minute walk along forest paths. You cannot drive to the bridge.

    Checked on site· 11.10.2026

  • How big is it?

    185 metres long, nearly 30 metres above the Semois. And it moves a little.

    Verified· S1 S2Checked on site· 11.10.2026

  • Is it always open?

    Almost: it closes in storms, strong wind or frost, on hunting days and during works. The calendar is just above.

    Verified· S7 S16 S17

  • Can I bring my dog?

    Yes, on a lead. The metal grating deck can unsettle some dogs and isn’t ideal for their paws: not every dog will cross the bridge.

    Verified· S4 S7Checked on site· 11.10.2026

  • With children?

    Yes, holding hands. For little ones: all-terrain pushchair only.

    Verified· S4 S7Checked on site· 11.10.2026

  • Is it scary?

    It sways a little and the deck is see-through: you can see the Semois beneath your feet. A sign asks you not to make it sway. Some people turn back, and that is fine.

    Press· S19Checked on site· 11.10.2026

  • How many people at once?

    It was designed to carry the weight of more than 500 people.

    Press· S19 S21

  • By bike?

    You get off and push your bike for the whole crossing.

    Verified· S4 S7

  • Without a car?

    By train to Florenville. The bus to Sainte-Cécile runs only once or twice a day: check the TEC timetable.

    Checked on site· 11.10.2026To be confirmed· S14Train, bus, on foot: from the station to the bridge →

Starting point: designated car park, Route d’Herbeumont, 6820 Sainte-Cécile, Belgium

Directions in Google Maps OpenStreetMap

On site

What it really looks like

A few photos taken on the bridge, so you know what to expect.

The metal grating deck, between two safety nets, runs straight towards the forest on the far slope.
185 metres of see-through grating
The Semois river seen from high up on the bridge, between two wooded slopes, with the handrail cable in the foreground.
The Semois, straight below
A line of walkers on the bridge, hands on the cables, high above the forest.
Crossing in single file
Walkers move in single file along the bridge deck, hands on the cables; in the distance, the bridge runs towards the forest on the far slope.
From one slope to the other

The guide’s tip

The first time, cross downhill.

The bridge is higher on the Sainte-Cécile side than on the Épioux side. It’s high and it moves a little: for your first crossing, start from Sainte-Cécile and head down towards Les Épioux. It’s easier.

Once you’ve got the hang of it, feel free to come back the other way.

— Mathieu Galerin, guide and founder of Guide Rando Trail Checked on site· 11.10.2026

Profile of the bridgeSide view: the Sainte-Cécile end is higher than the Épioux end. An arrow shows the recommended direction for a first crossing: from Sainte-Cécile to Les Épioux, going downhill.recommended direction the first timeSainte-Cécilehigher sideLes Épiouxlower sidethe Semois
Diagram, not to scale. Checked on site on 11 October 2026.

Fact file

The bridge in a few facts

A modern rope bridge, also known as the Florenville Himalayan bridge or the Semois suspension bridge, open to the public since 20 June 2026 in the heart of the Semois Valley National Park.

Length
185 m Verified· S1 S2 S4
Height above the Semois
nearly 30 m Verified· S1 S2 S4
Connects
The Sainte-Cécile forest and the Épioux estate, on either side of the Semois Verified· S1 S2 S4
Municipality
Florenville (Sainte-Cécile, 6820), Luxembourg province, Belgium Verified· S1 S4
Open to the public
since 20 June 2026 Verified· S1 S2
Deck
See-through metal grating: you can see the Semois beneath your feet; steel mesh railings Press· S19
Capacity
Designed to carry the weight of more than 500 people Press· S19 S21
Structure
Four main load-bearing cables anchored in concrete abutments on micropiles drilled into the rock; metal grating deck Verified· S2 S1
Total budget
€1.4 million, 80% funded by Tourisme Wallonie and 20% by the Town of Florenville Verified· S2 S19

Make a walk of it

Two waymarked loops

From the car park on Route d’Herbeumont: follow the coloured rectangle. The bridge also links the GR 16 and GR 129 long-distance trails.

All walks

Explore freely, discover differently, or let a guide show you

Three ways to experience it

The bridge is free, and it will stay that way. You can also discover it differently.

  • On your own

    Free

    Cross at your own pace, then carry on along one of the two waymarked loops of 6 or 9 km.

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  • As an adventure

    November 2026 · €9.90 for waiting-list members

    November 2026 · €14.90 per group

    Self-guided adventures are coming soon: riddles, observation missions and discoveries on your smartphone, at your own pace.

    Offered by Mathieu Galerin

    Discover the adventure

  • With a guide

    On request

    A guided outing in the Semois valley with Guide Rando Trail: hiking, trail running or packrafting.

    Offered by Mathieu Galerin

    Go with a guide

The adventures and guided outings are a private initiative, with no official link to the town of Florenville or the National Park.

Coming soon: discover differently

Secrets of the Bridge

Self-guided adventures are coming soon. The first one, to enjoy on your smartphone with family or friends, is planned for November 2026. Meanwhile, watch the film: the adventure in 43 seconds.

  1. 01The stage unlocks as you walkOr tap to unlock it by hand: you never need GPS or a signal.
  2. 02A mission on siteLook, search, answer: the bridge becomes a playground.
  3. 03The revealWhat you need to know, with verified, sourced facts.

185 metres of Himalayan bridge, nearly 30 m above the Semois. The adventure starts from a link, with no app: a map follows your position, a compass guides you to each stage, stages open on the spot, with observation missions and discoveries. Available in November 2026; launch price of €9.90 VAT incl. per group for waiting-list members, valid until 31 December 2026, then €14.90 VAT incl. per group from 01 January 2027.

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Or let a guide show you

With a guide who knows every trail

Since 2016, Guide Rando Trail has been running non-competitive guided outings in the Semois valley: hiking, trail running and packrafting. For families, groups of friends or companies.

  • Private guide from 2 people, on the region’s finest trails
  • Packraft hike: on foot on the way out, on the river on the way back
  • Tailor-made for groups, private outings on request
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The Guide Rando Trail guide, backpack on, walks along the gravel path towards the bridge entrance.
On the way to the bridge with Guide Rando Trail

Any other questions?

More questions

All questions

What are the opening hours?

There are no opening hours: the bridge is open 24 hours a day, except in severe weather, on hunting days and during works announced by the Town of Florenville.

Verified· S7 S16 S17

Does the bridge move?

A little, yes: that is how a Himalayan suspension bridge works, hanging from its cables. If you are afraid of heights, make your first crossing going downhill, from Sainte-Cécile towards Les Épioux.

Checked on site· 11.10.2026

Is the bridge closed during the hunting season?

Yes. A municipal order from the Town of Florenville closes the bridge and its car park all day on hunting days: 9, 10, 11, 15, 16 and 17 October, 5, 6, 7, 8, 19, 20 and 21 November, 3, 12, 13, 17, 18 and 19 December 2026, and 7 and 21 January 2027. This calendar may change. Before any walk, also check ChasseOnWeb, the Walloon public service portal for hunting in the forests.

Verified· S16 S18

How do I know if the bridge is open today?

Check the notices of the Town of Florenville (florenville.be/avis, in French) or call the town hall on +32 61 32 51 50. For hunts in the surrounding forests, check ChasseOnWeb. And look at the weather: the bridge is closed in storms, strong wind or frost.

Verified· S22 S18 S7

Is it scary if I am afraid of heights?

A little, yes: the bridge sways under your steps and you can see the Semois through the grating. A sign warns that the crossing is dizzying and asks you not to make the bridge sway. The first time, cross going downhill, from Sainte-Cécile towards Les Épioux.

Press· S19Checked on site· 11.10.2026

How many people can be on the bridge at once?

The bridge was designed to carry the weight of more than 500 people.

Press· S19 S21

Who created this website?

A local, independent, verified guide

This website is written by Mathieu Galerin, guide and founder of Guide Rando Trail. It is not the official website of the bridge, the Town of Florenville, the Semois Valley National Park or a tourist office.

Every fact comes from an official source, listed at the bottom of the page, or from an on-site check. Anything that could not be verified is not shown, or is labelled “to be confirmed”.

In brief

  • The Sainte-Cécile Himalayan bridge spans the Semois in Florenville, Belgium: 185 m long and nearly 30 m above the river.
  • It has been open to the public since 20 June 2026; access is free, on foot, with no ticket or booking.
  • The designated car park is free, on Route d’Herbeumont, about a 20-minute walk from the bridge.
  • It closes in bad weather, on hunting days and during works: check before you set off.

Where to parkThe bridge in numbers

Where this information comes from

Sources

Every fact carries a label. Nothing is made up: anything without a reliable source is not shown. Most sources are in French.

  • Verified matching official source
  • Checked on site· 11.10.2026 checked on site
  • Press dated press article
  • To be confirmed unofficial or older source

Last checked:

  1. S1Florenville, passerelle himalayenne (page projet)IDELUX · official source
  2. S2Florenville inaugure sa passerelle himalayenneIDELUX · 20 June 2026 · official source
  3. S4La passerelle himalayenne à Sainte-CécileSyndicat d'initiative de Florenville · official source
  4. S7Passerelle himalayenne de Sainte-Cécile (fiche officielle)Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois · official source
  5. S14Mobilité – TECVille de Florenville · official source
  6. S16Arrêté de police : interdiction d’accès à la passerelle et au parking, saison de chasse 2026-2027Ville de Florenville · 28 September 2026 · official source
  7. S17Fermeture ponctuelle de la passerelle et du parking le 14 octobre 2026Ville de Florenville · official source
  8. S18ChasseOnWeb : les chasses en forêt wallonneService public de Wallonie · official source
  9. S19La passerelle himalayenne qui relie Sainte-Cécile au domaine des Épioux est inauguréeRTBF · 20 June 2026 · unofficial source
  10. S21Florenville : les finitions sont en cours sur la passerelle himalayenneTV Lux · 24 April 2026 · unofficial source
  11. S22Avis à la populationVille de Florenville · official source