The Ardennes by bike: The Pays de Bastogne

Program

Day 1

Sainte-Ode
Reception at the accommodation in the afternoon and handing over of the complete file. Evening meal included.

Day 2

Sainte-Ode – Loop in the great forest of Saint-Hubert (55.0 km; + 873 m)
On this day, the route makes a loop in the great forest of Saint-Hubert. You leave in the direction of the village of Amberloup then cross some fields before arriving in the forest shortly before Vesqueville. After 24 km, you will arrive in Saint-Hubert, European capital of hunting and nature. You will have the opportunity to have a drink on the terrace in front of the magnificent Basilica of Saint-Hubert.
The afternoon takes place exclusively in the forest. You leave in the direction of the Fourneau Saint-Michel where you can visit the Iron Museum. You will turn right and start a big climb (4km, +250) to come back to Lavacherie for a total of 55km.

Day 3

Sainte-Ode – Loop in the Pays de Bastogne (54.9 km; + 591 m)
Today, the loop itinerary takes you to another region: towards the Bastogne country. You will cross the countryside of the commune of Sainte-Ode and pass through some beautiful villages such as Poissy-Moulin. After 16 km of a gentle climb, you will then turn onto the Ravel (line 163) and take the direction of Bastogne. The Ravel takes you through the city of Bastogne to the famous “Mardasson” (km 26). You will have the opportunity to visit the famous Bastogne War Museum. Shortly afterwards, you will also pass the German cemetery of Foy. The afternoon is more hilly with a few climbs and descents between the villages of Recogne, Givry, Givrouille. You then return to Lavacherie for a total of 55km.