Considered as one of the most beautiful hiking routes in Belgium, the Transardennaise will take you through the forests of the authentic Ardennes, through splendid valleys and enchanting landscapes of the province of Luxembourg. This 166 km mountain bike tour in 4 stages is offered without any logistical worries as the organizer takes care of transporting your luggage from one accommodation to another.
Between La Roche-en-Ardenne and Bouillon, two medieval cities, you will have the opportunity to discover the picturesque villages of the Lesse, Ourthe and Semois valleys. The stages of the hike will allow you to discover in complete freedom the charm of the Village du Livre, Redu, and that of Nassogne, Daverdisse or Saint-Hubert, European capital of hunting and nature.
The Transardennaise is the ideal solution for mountain bike lovers, confirmed as beginners: unmarked trail (GPX tracks provided), quality accommodation, luggage transport, guidance application and information on the region. Everything is planned so that you can make the most of the region and its beauties.
Mountain bike tour in freedom – Variable duration from 4 to 6 days – Departure all year round according to your availability and your possibilities.
Program
Day 1
La Roche-en-Ardenne
Welcome in La Roche-en-Ardenne in the afternoon and handing over of the complete file. Possibility to visit the village of La Roche located on the meander of the Ourthe. The town is situated at 220 m above sea level and surrounded by wooded hills. The townscape is dominated by the ruins of a medieval castle, from which there is a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings. Luggage and mountain bike drop-off at La Roche-en-Ardenne. Transfer of the vehicles to Bouillon (departure from La Roche-en-Ardenne around 4pm, transfer time: about 2 hours). Evening meal included.
Day 2
La Roche-en-Ardenne – Saint-Hubert (41.8 km; +802 m)
You will start the day with a steep climb out of the valley of La Roche. Then the road crosses a gently sloping landscape to Hives. You arrive in Cens, once a prosperous village, but today only about twenty houses are inhabited. The road is then uncovered and you will have beautiful views over wide wooded hills. In Wyompont, you cross the Ourthe.
Then the route passes through the village of Lavacherie where you can still admire many typical Ardennes houses. In the forest of Freyr, you will discover a magnificent forest of preserved nature. Near Vesqueville, you start the descent towards Saint-Hubert, European capital of nature and hunting.
Day 3
Saint-Hubert – Awenne (38,5 km ;+877 m)
This day allows you to cross some of the most beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests in the Ardennes. You will pass by the Saint-Michel Furnace estate, where you can visit the “Iron Museum” which houses a rich collection of tools used in the metallurgical industry at the time. There are also two comfortable cafes/restaurants with regional dishes. The “Museum of Rural Life” is an open-air museum covering 32 hectares. Some solid climbs separate you from Nassogne, which is one of the oldest places in the Ardennes.
From Nassogne, the differences in height are smaller. The hike passes partly through forests, but mostly through fields and hilly meadows. In the Masblette valley, we find ourselves in an agricultural area before arriving in the beautiful little village of Awenne.
Day 4
Awenne – Daverdisse (31 km; + 564 m)
From Awenne, you quickly join Mirwart. After Mirwart, you cross the Marsau valley and the Haute-Lesse valley near Daverdisse. The road takes you to the book village of Redu. Every year, during the Easter weekend, a “book festival” is organised there and attracts thousands of people. After Redu, the road winds through the Lesse valley, it is certainly one of the most beautiful roads in the Ardennes. It climbs gradually to Daverdisse, the last village for today.
Day 5
Daverdisse – Bouillon (52.3 km; + 584 m)
This day is not really difficult as there are only a few gradients, the only real slope is at the start in Daverdisse. In addition, the landscape opens up again and you benefit from wide views. The first village you pass through is Porcheresse, a village which, together with Daverdisse, belonged to the Stavelot Abbey. After Opont, you have about 20 kilometres of relative flatness to reach the village of Sensenruth. From there, you will soon have a view of Bouillon and its medieval castle. There are still a few kilometres of descent to get to the heart of the city. End of the program on arrival in Bouillon. Possibility to stay an extra night and leave the next morning.
Practical information
Home : day 1, in the late afternoon (the welcome point will be confirmed at the time of booking)
Delivery of the hiking file and return trip to Bouillon for the driver to drop off the car (return by taxi – count 2 hours).
Dispersion : On the last day at the end of the stage, you will find your car at the finish in Bouillon. Possibility of an extra night and a return in the morning after breakfast.
Framing : hiking in freedom, without guide
Accommodation : hotels ***/****, bed and breakfast ***
Access : by car (free parking for the duration of the stay), by train (Marloie station) + bus (TEC line 15)
Transport of luggage : transport by the organiser is included in the price of the stay
Variant : it is possible to combine this itinerary with the Transardennaise – Northern part for a total of 266 km
Dates / prices
Below is the price list per person for the year 2023. The price depends mainly on the number of nights desired and the type of room.
Double, Twin or Triple Room
Single Room
Avec transport des bagages
Without transport
Avec transport des bagages
Without transport
4 nights
645 €
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955 €
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5 nights
785 €
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1.175 €
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!!!! The stay is planned in 4 mountain bike stages but it is quite possible to choose to divide it into 3, 4, 5 or 6 stages depending on the daily distance to be covered !!!!
Prices are per person
Discount in case of non-transfer back to the starting point by the organizer.
The price includes :
half-board accommodation at each stage in a *** hotel or ****
Breakfast and 3-course dinner
Luggage transport
Return trip for the driver on the first day (or at the end of the tour on request)
Free parking on arrival
GPX tracks of the hike
Complete folder with information brochures, luggage tags, etc.
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