La Transgaumaise à vélo
A weekend to discover the Gaume by bike: splendid landscapes but also the sites of Torgny, Orval, Chiny,…
The Transgaumaise bike tour is a splendid 173 km loop that takes you through the Gaume region, also known as “Belgium’s Little Provence” thanks to its sunny microclimate. It takes you on nature trails through some of the most beautiful villages in Belgian Lorraine, such as Torgny. You’ll also pass through France and discover some of the region’s treasures, such as the Notre-Dame d’Avioth basilica.
Take a tour of the Gaume via its winding roads, and soak up the warmth of the region on a loop tour starting and finishing in Latour (Virton). These 3 stages will give you the chance to hear the cicadas, watch the sun set over the vines and admire the rounded roof tiles of typical southern Belgian villages. Along the way, discover also the citadel of Montmédy, the church of Avioth, the abbey of Orval or the Renaissance houses of the village of Marville.
The Transgaumaise bicycle tour is a wonderful way to get away from it all: GPX tracks, quality accommodation, luggage transport, guide application and information on the region. Everything is planned so that you can make the most of the region and its beauties.
Self-guided bike tour – Variable duration from 3 to 4 days – Departures all year round.
Program
Day 1
Rabais
We welcome you in Latour (Virton) in the afternoon and hand over your complete file. Evening meal included.
Day 2
Latour (Virton) – Villers-devant-Orval (57 km; +638 m)
For this first stage, you leave the hotel after breakfast in the direction of one of the most beautiful villages of Wallonia: Torgny, which you reach at km 25. Be careful, the beginning of the stage is quite hilly. You then cross the French border to Montmédy, a town overlooked by a medieval castle. The day continues with a drive to the village of Avioth and its splendid Notre Dame basilica, ending with a tasting of one of Belgium’s finest beers atOrval Abbey.
Day 3
Villers-devant-Orval – Lacuisine (65 km; + 767 m)
This stage is the longest but it is really splendid. You leave Orval to cross the border and will stay in France for the first 15 kilometres. Back in Belgium, the road takes you through a series of beautiful villages: Florenville, Chassepierre, Sainte-Cécile, Herbeumont,… You then return through the large forest of Chiny to reach your evening stop at Lacuisine .
Day 4
Lacuisine – Latour (Virton) (51 km; + 402 m)
This last stage is not the longest but it includes a rather steep climb at the exit of Meix-devant-Virton between km 35 and km 45. First, leave Lacuisine and head for Rossignol, staying on the Gaume high plateau, then head south into the Gaume Nature Park. As you approach Virton, you branch off to get to your car at the end of the route. Well done, you’ve cycled a 173 km loop. Possibility of booking an extra night at the end of your stay before leaving.
Map
Practical information
Home : day 1, in the late afternoon (the welcome point will be confirmed at the time of booking)
Hiking record delivery.
Dispersion : On the last day at the end of the stage, you return your car by bicycle. Possibility of an extra night and departure in the morning after breakfast.
Supervision: unaccompanied hiking tour
Accommodation : hotels **/***, bed and breakfast **
Access : by car (free parking for the duration of the stay)
Dates
The stay on the Transgaumaise can be organized at your best convenience and departures are possible all year round.
Prices
Below is the price list per person for 2024. The price depends mainly on the number of nights desired and the type of room.
| Double, Twin or Triple Room | Single Room | |||
| With luggage transport | Without Transport | With luggage transport | Without Transport | |
| 3 nights | 420,00 € | – | 640,00 € | – |
| 4 nights | 540,00 € | – | 800,00 € | – |
Prices are per person
The Transgaumaise is a 3-stage loop of +/- 55 km. If you wish, it is possible to plan the route in 2 stages of +/- 85 km. In this case, you must indicate this in your request.
Price includes :
- Half-board accommodation at each stopover in a *** or **** hotel or in a ** or *** B&B
- Luggage transport
- Free parking at the start
- GPX tracks
- Complete folder with roadbook and luggage tags
Price does not include :
- The drinks
- Picnics
- Bicycle rental
- Personal expenses and insurance
- Everything not mentioned in the “Price includes” section.
From
420,00 €
Highlights
- A looping itinerary
- Visit toOrval Abbey and wine tasting
- Luggage transport
In pictures
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