Montagne de Bueren
Montagne de Bueren
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Beatriz M
Düsseldorf, Germany5,677 contributions
Jul 2020
For sure a must see in Liege, it is strange to classify stairs as a touristic attraction but this is the best you are getting in Liege. It is worth it going upstairs, it is not that exhausting if you take some breaks to take pictures. There were many people doing fitness there as I was there so it was quite funny and interesting. Some tourists but not many. Liege is not a touristic city.
Written 9 July 2020
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WorldTravelOne
Amsterdam, The Netherlands9,168 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
When you are still able....you have to climb the 374 stairs of the Montagne de Bueren. He is not the architect but defended the city hundreds of years ago. These stairs honor him and the others that were killed. When you are up, go to the citadel for a bird's eye view of the city.
Written 16 April 2024
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,85,662 contributions
Sept 2019
The Montagne de Bueren is without question one of the most extreme and challenging set of steps up a hill I’ve ever climb. 374 steps and took me 3 mins 50. Really I just did it for fun.
The views are awesome when you get to the top!
The views are awesome when you get to the top!
Written 9 September 2019
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Fairfax, VA2,912 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Montagne de Bueren is a steep staircase of 374 steps leading (roughly) from the flats of the river basin to the highest point in Liège. If you care at all about the history of the steps, they were built in 1875 and named after Vincent de Buren who led an uprising against the Duke of Burgundy around 1500. He lost, and so did about 600 men who died in the battle.
We found the steps were somewhat difficult to locate on foot even though it is only about a 15 minute walk from the Liège Opera House. Best bet it just to follow Rue Hors-Chateau and keep looking toward the high ground.
The steps are steep—the angle is 30%--but it is terraced with places to sit if you get tired. Depending on the time of the year, be sure to pack some water with you because it is likely you will get very thirsty before you reach the top.
A couple of things: (1) some folks use these steps for exercise so you may well find folks running past you as they race to the top; (2) although this isn’t a particularly scenic climb (you can always look behind you to the Meuse River for some inspiration) there are a few alcoves where you can spy some very nicely curated gardens; (3) there are few (none?) facilities along the path so come prepared; and (4) there is no direct path for the physically challenged. You can head to the top of the steps via an alternative means (bus or car) but these stairs are not for people with physical limitations.
At the top, of course, there are benches where you can pause and look back over the city and the river but be aware that some folks just take up semi-permanent residence on them and refuse to budge.
Some people find the view from the top intoxicating; I’m afraid we did not. Liège in itself isn’t a particularly scenic city and this part of it even less so. As a result what you get is a vista of a normal city from a higher vantage point. But it is abstractly interesting, the steps are fun way to spend an hour, you get a huge sense of accomplishment when you climb that last step and really, there isn’t a lot else to do in Liège for a tourist so go for it.
But once you get to the top, be sure to head toward Parc de la Citadelle and the war memorial within it. For reasons known best to the citizens of Liège, the Parc was chosen to host the city hospital and outbuildings. While functional, the busy building with all the traffic and pedestrians certainly disrupts both the monument to the dead and the green space.
We found the steps were somewhat difficult to locate on foot even though it is only about a 15 minute walk from the Liège Opera House. Best bet it just to follow Rue Hors-Chateau and keep looking toward the high ground.
The steps are steep—the angle is 30%--but it is terraced with places to sit if you get tired. Depending on the time of the year, be sure to pack some water with you because it is likely you will get very thirsty before you reach the top.
A couple of things: (1) some folks use these steps for exercise so you may well find folks running past you as they race to the top; (2) although this isn’t a particularly scenic climb (you can always look behind you to the Meuse River for some inspiration) there are a few alcoves where you can spy some very nicely curated gardens; (3) there are few (none?) facilities along the path so come prepared; and (4) there is no direct path for the physically challenged. You can head to the top of the steps via an alternative means (bus or car) but these stairs are not for people with physical limitations.
At the top, of course, there are benches where you can pause and look back over the city and the river but be aware that some folks just take up semi-permanent residence on them and refuse to budge.
Some people find the view from the top intoxicating; I’m afraid we did not. Liège in itself isn’t a particularly scenic city and this part of it even less so. As a result what you get is a vista of a normal city from a higher vantage point. But it is abstractly interesting, the steps are fun way to spend an hour, you get a huge sense of accomplishment when you climb that last step and really, there isn’t a lot else to do in Liège for a tourist so go for it.
But once you get to the top, be sure to head toward Parc de la Citadelle and the war memorial within it. For reasons known best to the citizens of Liège, the Parc was chosen to host the city hospital and outbuildings. While functional, the busy building with all the traffic and pedestrians certainly disrupts both the monument to the dead and the green space.
Written 21 September 2017
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dragonflyazul
Eatontown, NJ116 contributions
Dec 2019
Montagne de Bueren is a 374-step staircase in Liège, Belgium. The staircase is named after Vincent de Bueren, who defended Liège against an attack by the Duke of Burgundy, Charles the Bold in the 15th century. It was built in 1881 to honor the 600 soldiers who died in the battle.
Written 7 January 2020
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Douglas M
Lytham St Anne's, UK202 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
The stairs leads to some excellent views over the city. It was a tiring climb to the top but worth the effort.
There used to be a cafe at the top of the climb but this appears to have closed.
It was also worth heading up to the citadel area as the views were even better up there.
The climb down was easier and there is a convenient handrail all the way down.
There used to be a cafe at the top of the climb but this appears to have closed.
It was also worth heading up to the citadel area as the views were even better up there.
The climb down was easier and there is a convenient handrail all the way down.
Written 21 July 2019
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JonNewcastle
Washington, UK165 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Obviously this is a flight of steps from the city centre to a citadel area. Go to the top and then, rather than walking back down the steps, go downhill along the narrow streets in what is a very Bohemian little enclave uphill.
PS no-one has a stopwatch on you so the steps can be conquered!!
PS no-one has a stopwatch on you so the steps can be conquered!!
Written 8 December 2018
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Aννα Ξ
Greater London, UK70 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Many stairs to walk but you can have as many stops as you like so you do it. Take fotos before you start walking the stairs and also when you are on the top. There is a monument 100m after the stairs where you can sit and take more fotos of Liege and river
Written 9 September 2018
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Peter V
Brussels, Belgium60 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Tip: go uphill via the Rue Pierreuse or better the foot path east of that street, and come down via these famous stairs.
Of course last time we did this walk the sun was shining and this contributed to the positiveness. But even in winter this is a charming place for a walk.
Of course last time we did this walk the sun was shining and this contributed to the positiveness. But even in winter this is a charming place for a walk.
Written 16 May 2015
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YacchanAmarone
Bangkok, Thailand40,395 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
I came to the bottom of the steps to the Bueren Mountain and looked up the steps extending to the top of the mountain. I could not see the end of the steps, then even my little motivation to climb up the steps had gone away. While most of the people were taking pictures around the bottom of the steps or coming down from the top of steps, one sports man with football wear was running up the steps to the end, which was very impressing. This big step could have been a good exercise facility for the football players in Standard Liège F.C.
Written 10 August 2014
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On peut se parquer près de l'église st Barthélemy, rue feronstre
Written 5 December 2019
When is there an event on the montage we bueren? I've seen pictures of it covered in flowers
Written 3 March 2019
I suppose it happens in June as we didnt see it from august till february we have stayed in liege
Written 4 March 2019
Bonjour,est-il possible de faire du cardio quotidiennement en montant les escaliers ? c'est bien éclairé la nuit ? c'est faisable pour un débutant ?
Written 15 November 2017
Faire du cardio oui, mais ne pas forcer car il y a plus de 300 marche.
Quant à l'éclairage, oui il y en a de plus, des habitations bordent tout le long des escaliers.
A découvrir le 5 octobre par exemple. Les coteaux de Liège
Written 14 September 2019
Oscar R
Erpel, Germany
Hola a todos! El próximo fin de semana viajo a Lieja con mi familia, 3 niños y mi esposa. Dónde me aconsejan aparcar el auto, hay algún P+R que sea conveniente? O de plano buscamos hay algún estacionamiento cerca de las zonas turísticas? Muchas gracias por sus respuestas, saludos desde Alemania. Oscar
Written 2 April 2017
Hola. El la zona de la Iglesia de San Bartolomé que es blanca y roja, hay aparcamiento gratuito al principio de las calles y está a 5 minutos del centro caminando. Calles Hors-Chatean y Feronstress.. Es una zona tranquila. Suerte
Written 3 April 2017
Ik moet voor school een presentatie houden over het Montagne de Bueren en zag op Google maps onderaan de trappen ene monument. Is dit misschien een monument voor Vincent van Bueren en de 600 Franchimontezen?
Written 1 March 2015
Ik moet voor school een presentatie houden over het Montagne de Bueren en zag op Google maps onderaan de trappen ene monument. Is dit misschien een monument voor Vincent van Bueren en de 600 Franchimontezen?
Written 1 March 2015
er staat een gedenkplaat voor vincent en de 600 franchimontezen boven aan de trappen
het standbeeld beneden heeft er niets mee te maken, denk ik.
Written 2 March 2015
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