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50 YEARS
1971-2021

TO BIVOUAC

BIVOUAC AREA OF THE BERGERIE (BAELEN)

STAY CLOSE TO THE "ROOF" OF BELGIUM AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A RAW AND AUTHENTIC NATURE.

Located less than 10 kilometres from the Signal de Botrange, the highest point in the Benelux, the bivouac area is situated at the foot of the High Fens plateau.

The climate can be hostile in this region. For this reason, safety rules must be observed when walking on the High Fens plateau:

  • Download the 112 application beforehand to enable rescue personnel to find you if you get lost.
  • Have a charged mobile phone/smartphone.
  • Check access to the entrance of certain areas (red flag = no access)
  • Have recent maps and a compass.
  • Beware of fog, which can be sudden and thick.
  • Inform a trusted person of your stay in the area beforehand.

This bivouac area is managed by the Walloon Agency of Nature and Forests (DNF) of the Verviers cantonment. DNF guards carry out regular checks and punish disrespectful visitors.

Practical information

– No toilets on site.
– There is no drinking water on site
– Waterfall located 200 metres away (Eupener Graben).
– Unless otherwise indicated at the entrance to the area (in dry or windy periods), permission to build a small campfire in the designated areas (stone fire ring).
– It is forbidden to cut wood or damage nature for the purpose of making a fire.
– The area must be kept clean. Everyone must therefore take their rubbish with them.
– Please respect other campers, the river and nature (silence and cleanliness)

Fact check - Area B

Name of the area : La Bergerie (Baelen)
Number of pitches : 10
Maximum number of persons : 20
Coordinates : GPS : N 50 33.640 E 6 03.530
°/min/sec : N 50 33 39 E 6 03 31
WGS84 : 50.560667 6.058833
X / Y : 32N 291694 5605102
Access : Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
Rescue and emergencies : 112
DNF Verviers : +32 (0)87 293 480
cantonnement.nature.forets.verviers@spw.wallonie.be

Booking an overnight stay in the bivouac area of the bergerie

In order to manage the frequentation of the site and to avoid saturation of the bivouac area, a reservation system has been set up.

You can reserve one or more tent pitches. This depends on the availability on the desired date. Each defined pitch can accommodate a maximum of 2 tents for 2 people.

The managers of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park and the Walloon Agency of Nature and Forests (DNF) have access to the reservation data in order to be able to carry out checks in the field and to follow up any inappropriate behaviour.

At certain times (hunting, weather or forestry warnings, etc.), it is possible that some dates may be unavailable.

Once the form has been completed and sent, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail (remember to check for spam). If you need to cancel your reservation, please inform the managers of the High Fens-Eifel Nature Park by sending an e-mail to info@botrange.be.  

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Please note: there is room for 2 tents with a maximum of 2 people

 

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Regulations and good practices

10 tips to keep in mind for your safety and peace of mind!

  1. Daytime camping is not allowed.
  2. Always respect the maximum number of campers on the site.
  3. Only pitch your tent in the area reserved for the bivouac zone.
  4. Unless otherwise posted, a small campfire is allowed in the designated areas (stone rings).
  5. Respect the fauna, flora and rivers. It is forbidden to cut wood or cause damage to nature.
  6. Ensure the peace and quiet of other users and the conviviality of the site. The bivouac areas are not places for parties or student parties!
  7. Always take your rubbish with you. The area must remain clean and welcoming.
  8. Never leave the bivouac area with a fire burning.
  9. Always keep your dog on a lead.
  10. Comply with the instructions of the DNF officers.

Violation of the rules in force may result in legal action or a fine. Read the full charter