🎄 Maredsous Christmas Market & Molignée Valley Hike 🥾 | 10.3 km

🎄 Maredsous Christmas Market & Molignée Valley Hike 🥾 | 10.3 km

🌿 A day of nature, Christmas magic & great company!
Join Sunday Vacations for a refreshing escape from Brussels! We'll explore the beautiful Molignée Valley on a scenic 10.3 km hike, passing Château de Chesselet and the Trou des Nutons cave, before enjoying the festive Christmas market at Maredsous Abbey.
Expect beautiful landscapes, local specialities, a festive atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to meet new people.
Coming solo? You're very welcome! 🤝

🌿 Event Type

Curated Experience — Nature, Culture & Community

✨ Highlights

🥾 10.3 km scenic hike through the Molignée Valley
🏰 Château de Chesselet & Trou des Nutons cave
🎄 Christmas market at Maredsous Abbey
☕ Local treats, warm drinks & festive atmosphere
🤝 Meet fellow explorers from Brussels and beyond

🗓️ Programme

09:00 — Meet at Herrmann-Debroux metro, Exit 1 (Auderghem)
09:15 — Departure towards Maredsous
10:45 — Start of the hike, with a picnic break
14:30–17:00 — Christmas market & free time
18:30 — Estimated return to Brussels

Timings are provisional.

🥾 Hiking Details

Distance: 10.3 km loop
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation gain: 183 m
A reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Trails may be muddy or slippery in winter.

🚗 Transport & Meeting Point

📍 Herrmann-Debroux Metro — Exit 1, Brussels
We aim to organise return carpooling from Brussels. Final arrangements will be confirmed in the event WhatsApp group, depending on available carpool seats.
Public transport alternatives may be considered, subject to bus schedules and Christmas market diversions.

💶 Participation

With return carpool from Brussels:

🌍 Explorer: €5
⭐ Ambassador/Voyager: Free

🎄 Christmas market entrance is free.
Food, drinks and personal purchases are not included. Alternative transport costs, if applicable, will be communicated separately.

🌍 Sunday Vacations Membership

Join our international community and discover more experiences throughout the year!

Explorer: €5/year
Voyager: €50/year
Ambassador: €150/year

Membership is separate from the event contribution.

🎒 What to Bring

🥾 Hiking shoes with good grip
🧥 Warm clothes & waterproof jacket
💧 Water and snacks
🥪 Packed lunch
💳 Money for Christmas market purchases

⚠️ Important Notes

The event is weather-dependent.
Carpool seats are limited and subject to confirmation.
The itinerary and timing may change.
Participants should be comfortable hiking 10 km on uneven terrain.

⚖️ Organisation & Insurance

Sunday Vacations is a community initiative operated by UJAMAA ASBL, a Brussels-based non-profit association, not a travel agency.
Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the COCOF volunteer insurance framework.
This insurance framework does not automatically cover participants' personal accidents or private vehicle transport. Participants are responsible for appropriate personal insurance. Third-party transport services remain the responsibility of their respective providers or drivers.
VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.

🎟️ Join Us!

Fresh air, festive vibes and new connections — the perfect winter escape! 🎄
👉 RSVP on Meetup and follow the instructions to confirm your participation and transport.
Sunday Vacations — Escape routine. Discover together. 🌍