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Montagne De Bueren — The Montagne de Bueren staircase rising between brick walls

Montagne De Bueren

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Montagne de Bueren is a 374-step staircase in Liège, Belgium, linking the old town with higher residential districts.

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Montagne De Bueren — Stone steps and central handrails climbing toward the stepped-gable houses

Montagne De Bueren — Stone steps and central handrails climbing toward the stepped-gable housesMontagne De Bueren — The staircase from below, with visitors climbing its broad stone stepsMontagne De Bueren — A view down the staircase with its repeating blue handrailsMontagne De Bueren — The staircase rising past a stone wall and brick buildingsMontagne De Bueren — Close view of the broad stone steps and blue handrailMontagne De Bueren — The steep staircase between brick houses on a clear dayMontagne De Bueren — Liege rooftops seen from the staircase and its handrailsMontagne De Bueren — City rooftops and distant towers viewed from the staircaseMontagne De Bueren — Liege at dusk, seen over rooftops from the staircaseMontagne De Bueren — Historic black-and-white view down the staircase toward the city

Why go

  • In 2014, the Everest de Bueren challenge climbed the 374 steps 132 times, gaining 8,849 metres.
  • The Huffington Post ranked the staircase first among the world’s most extreme stairways in 2013.
  • From the top, look across the Palace roofs toward an ancient watchtower.
  • Thousands of candles illuminate the steps each year for Nocturne, des Coteaux de la Citadelle.

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Don't miss

  • Views from the ascentSee Îlot Saint-Georges, the administrative district and the Meuse beneath pont des Arches.Along the staircase
  • Historic buildings beside the stairsLook for surviving parts of an old fire station and a house retaining 18th-century features.Beside the stairs
  • Houses and gardensSmall houses and gardens frame the ascent.Along the staircase

Interesting facts3

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  1. 260 metres

    The full street measures 260 metres, with steps along its uppermost 194 metres.

    Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia
  2. 34 run

    Railway tunnels on line 34 run beneath the stairs.

    Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia

  3. The central stairs at Maastricht’s Bonnefantenmuseum, designed by Aldo Rossi, were inspired by Montagne de Bueren.

    Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia

History

The route replaced the garrison’s way through rue Pierreuse, which was barred because of its taverns and prostitution. Since 1994, the staircase has also hosted the annual Nocturne candle illumination.

  1. 1468The staircase commemorates 600 Franchimontezen killed in the fighting. Its name honours Vincent de Bueren, who defended Liège against Charles the Bold.
  2. 1875–1880A municipal council decision in March 1875 led to the route’s construction. It was completed in 1880 to give the citadel garrison quick access to the city centre during an emergency.
  3. 1891The citadel was decommissioned, ending the staircase’s military role after about a decade.

Tips for your visit

  • Expect a steep climb: the stair section has an average gradient of about 28 percent, with landings along the ascent.

Best time to visit

  • Nocturne des Coteaux de la Citadelle lights 20,000 candles on the steps on the first Saturday of October.
  • Bueren en Fleurs decorates the steps every other year in June with a floral design using about 25,000 plants.

How to get there

  • On footReach the foot of the stairs from rue Hors-Château. The ascent passes the Ursulines convent and Terrasses des Minimes toward Au Péri and the citadel entrance.

Sources: Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia · Liège - Wikivoyage (see) · montagnedebueren.be - Montagne de Bueren, Li�ge · Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia · Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia · Montagne de Bueren - Wikipedia · checked 27 Sep 2026

Where
Montagne De Bueren 33, Liege Liege Province The Ardennes Wallonia

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Questions and answers

How many steps does Montagne de Bueren have?

Montagne de Bueren has 374 steps.

What other name does Montagne de Bueren have?

It is also known as “600 escaliers”, although it has 374 steps. The local name Lès sî cin grés reflects confusion with the Six cents Franchimontois.

Did the Franchimontezen climb Montagne de Bueren?

A local legend places their climb here, but that account is historically inaccurate.

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