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Winter hike from Mont Rigi, via Fagne de la Polleur and Setay to Hockai, then along La Vecquée to the Grande Fagne, past Baraque Michel, and back to Mont Rigi
moderate
Distance 17.6 km
4:35 h
164 m
170 m
679 m
515 m
The hike starts on Mont Rigi (though you can also start elsewhere) and then briefly follows the “tourist trail” through the Fagne de la Poleur over “the planks.” And those can get pretty slippery (be careful going downhill). Where the average tourist goes straight ahead, we turn left, into the woods, and cross a very old glacial moraine (yes, you read that right) to reach the Setay bog. Pass by les Six Hêtres toward Hockai. Here, you’ll have to search a bit to find the trail. The GR markers will help guide you. In Hockai, cross the Hogne at the picnic area. Then it’s a steady climb along the “old episcopal” road to the Baraque Michel. Be sure to stop for a moment at the Croix des fiancés—a moving love story. Then, follow a section of the Grande Fagne back to the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
On snowy days, it can get pretty crowded at Baraque Michel or Mont Rigi, so it’s best to leave early. You can also park in Hockai near the church or in the parking lot just before the bridge over the Hogne.
On busy days, you might run into some “tourists” on the stretch between Baraque Michel and Mont Rigi (and up to 500 meters into the marshes). After that, you’ll have the area all to yourself.
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moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
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679 m
Lowest point
515 m
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Le Mont RigiSafety information
Snow, ice, and mud. The planks can be slippery, or they might be missing along the Polleur River, so you’d better watch your step. You could sink deep into the mud.Rest stop
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Le Mont RigiHohes Venn
Schutzhütte „Pont de Bèleu”
Rastplatz “Six Hêtres”
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Croix des Fiancés
Baraque Michel
Skiverleih Baraque Michel
Baraque Michel & Kapelle Fischbach
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Public-transport-friendly
The buses from Eupen and Verviers stop there (Baraue Michel and Mont Rigi) (not in Hockai)Directions
leaving the parking lotParking
Mont Rigi, Baraque MichelCoordinates
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50.511295, 6.075669
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50°30'40.7"N 6°04'32.4"E
UTM
32U 292669 5599566
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Equipment
A jacket always comes in handy. You won’t find any cafes, so be sure to bring all your (hot) drinks and food.
“An icy wind is part of the experience. So dress in layers.”
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Parts of this content were machine translated from Dutch.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
17.6 km
Duration
4:35 h
Ascent
164 m
Descent
170 m
Highest point
679 m
Lowest point
515 m
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