Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Sainte-Cécile Himalayan suspension bridge is free to cross, with no ticket or booking. Only the smartphone adventure on this website will be a paid extra: an option, never a condition for crossing.

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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.

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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.

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No. Access is forbidden in severe weather: storms, strong wind, frost… Check the forecast before you set off.

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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.

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The recommended starting point is the designated car park on Route d’Herbeumont in Sainte-Cécile. Parking is free. From there it is about a 20-minute walk along forest paths: you cannot drive up to the bridge.

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By train, to Florenville station. For the bus to Sainte-Cécile, check the TEC timetable on letec.be: the bus runs only once or twice a day.

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Two waymarked circular walks start from the car park on Route d’Herbeumont: a 6 km loop (green rectangle) and a 9 km loop (yellow rectangle). The bridge also links the GR 16 long-distance trail on the Sainte-Cécile side with the GR 129 on the Épioux side.

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The bridge is 185 metres long and spans the Semois at a height of nearly 30 metres.

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The bridge is higher on the Sainte-Cécile side than on the Épioux side. The first time, cross going downhill, from Sainte-Cécile towards Les Épioux: it is high and it moves a little, and going down feels more reassuring.

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Usually, yes: other ways across the Semois are far away, so you go there and back over the bridge. If you have doubts or feel dizzy on the way out, turn back straight away. Another way back exists, but it is a very long detour.

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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.

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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.

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

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Yes. Children must hold an adult’s hand while crossing.

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Yes, dogs are allowed on a lead. Be aware that the metal grating deck can unsettle some dogs and isn’t ideal for their paws. Not every dog will cross the bridge: be ready to turn back if yours refuses.

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Cyclists must get off and push their bike for the whole crossing.

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With a young child, bring an all-terrain pushchair: the path to the bridge is not suitable for a regular pushchair or stroller (checked on site on 11 October 2026). Wheelchair access has not been confirmed: ask the Semois Valley National Park before you come.

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It has been open to the public since 20 June 2026, the day of its official inauguration.

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The project owner is the Town of Florenville, supported by IDELUX Projets publics. It was designed by the engineering firm Ney & Partners and built by De Graeve and Tri-Monta. The total budget is €1.4 million, 80% funded by Tourisme Wallonie and 20% by the Town of Florenville.

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No. This website is an independent guide. It is not the website of the Town of Florenville, the Semois Valley National Park or a tourist office. The official sources are listed on every page.

A self-guided adventure on your smartphone: stages that unlock as you walk, riddles, observation missions and discoveries. Each stage can also be unlocked by hand if GPS or mobile signal fails. The first one launches in November 2026: people on the waiting list receive the launch price by email. Offer valid until 31 December 2026, then €14.90 VAT incl. per group from 01 January 2027.

Yes. Guide Rando Trail runs guided outings in the Semois valley: hiking, trail running and packrafting, tailored to families, groups of friends or companies.