Het circuit van de drie provincies (variant Abdij Villers-la- Ville).

This is a bucolic ride through the countryside. The gentle relief of the area and the small land consolidation roads invite for a pleasant bike ride through a region that carries a rich history. This family circuit along low-traffic rural roads lets you discover some witnesses from the past. Most of the circuit runs along fields with crops. This region of Brabant is characterized by sweeping views, vast agricultural lands, and hedges. It is one of the granaries of Belgium. We follow a bucolic route that sometimes runs over paved roads. In the past, Brabant horses pulled carts of hay here. Shortly after Gentinnes we come across some splendid farms, the 'Ferme de Géronsvillers', followed by the 'Ferme de Gentissart' and the 'Ferme du Colombier', which testify to the wealth of the fertile land. On a gentle hill rises the church of Mellery against the ochre backdrop of the wheat fields. The village is located just a few kilometers from the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville, which was destroyed after the French Revolution, but today the ruins are one of the greatest and most beautiful witnesses of medieval monastic heritage. At the end of the ride, we take the road that leads us there (see the blue variant on the map). Route type: Land consolidation roads and rideable roads. Type of bike: MTB. Difficulty level: A route of 18 km without major difficulties. However, be careful on the cobblestones that can be slippery. The land consolidation roads are low traffic. From Mellery you should consider 3 additional kilometers to bike to the Abbey of Villers-la-Ville. Children: From +/- 12 years. Departure: From the village square of Mellery, head towards the cemetery. Signage: Follow the MTB signage of the circuit 'Les trois Provinces' (red triangles and circles). Parking: Spots next to the church of Mellery. Difficulty level: Medium Duration: 2 hours.