Tour du Millénaire
heritage site in Gedinne
A 47.5-metre lookout tower on the Croix-Scaille near Gedinne. 234 steps, views up to 30 km, free entry and a playground. Reopened in 2026.
The Tour du Millénaire is a 47.5-metre lookout tower on the Croix-Scaille plateau in Gedinne — the highest point in the province of Namur. After renovation works, the tower has been open to visitors again since May 2026. Climb the 234 steps and look out over the Ardennes up to 30 km away.
In short
- What: an hourglass-shaped lookout tower, 47.5 m high
- Where: the Croix-Scaille plateau, Gedinne (province of Namur)
- Steps: 234, via a spiral staircase
- View: up to 30 km — the Croix-Scaille, the Meuse valley, the Hargnies forest
- Open: every day, from sunrise to sunset
- Entry: free
- Also on site: a free playground, the Chalet de la Tour, picnic tables
The tower in numbers
- Height: 47.5 m stairwell, with a central mast of 18.8 m
- 234 steps in a spiral staircase made of 19 steel modules
- 3 platforms at 15, 30 and 45 m
- The Croix-Scaille plateau: 503 m — the highest point in the province of Namur, the 4th highest summit in Belgium
- Around 35,000 visitors a year
History: building and rebuilding
The Croix-Scaille has carried lookout towers for a century — four military towers between 1914 and 1944. The current Tour du Millénaire was approved in 1999 and raised upright on 28 August 2001, built around six local Douglas firs. Official inauguration: 13 October 2001.
In 2008 the tower was dismantled after the wood was attacked, and rebuilt in 2012 with a metal load-bearing structure. In August 2024 it closed again due to worn beams; the 2025–2026 renovation replaced the structure with galvanised steel and tropical wood. Since May 2026 — its 25th anniversary — the tower is open again. The full story is in our journal: Tour du Millénaire Gedinne.
Visiting practically
- Opening hours: every day, from sunrise to sunset. During the hunting season the tower may exceptionally be closed.
- Access: completely free.
- Playground: right next to the tower, free for children.
- Chalet de la Tour: local drinks and snacks.
- Picnic tables on site.
- Walks: the tower is the starting point for walks 41 (La Fange de l'Abîme), 42 (Le Maquis de la Croix-Scaille) and 46 (La Croix-Scaille).
For families
- The tower and the playground are free — no barrier for a large group.
- No time slot, no booking.
- Three generations together: those who want to go up climb; those who prefer to stay below have the playground, the chalet and the picnic tables.
- Combine the visit with a walk around the Croix-Scaille.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tour du Millénaire open again?
Yes, since May 2026 the tower is accessible to visitors again after renovation.
How many steps does the tower have?
234 steps, via a spiral staircase, up to 45 metres high.
How much does a visit cost?
Nothing — access is completely free.
What are the opening hours?
Every day, from sunrise to sunset. During the hunting season the tower may exceptionally close.
Is there anything for children?
Yes, next to the tower there is a free playground, with picnic tables and a chalet for drinks and snacks.
From ArdenNest
The Tour du Millénaire is in our own municipality of Gedinne, on the Croix-Scaille plateau — a short drive from the holiday home. An ideal outing, to round off with a walk through the surrounding forests.
— Recommended by Bieke & Christophe, your hosts at ArdenNest
Practical info
Address
Croix-Scaille, 5575 Gedinne
Opening hours
Every day, from sunrise to sunset. Exceptional closures possible during the hunting season.
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