Bike rides through the Ardennes
Discover nature, mountains, and calmness with Van der Valk
Due to the many mountains, cycling in the Ardennes is primarily a sporting challenge and ideal for mountain bikers. But there are also plenty of routes where recreational cyclists can enjoy the beautiful landscape. These so-called gravel routes are fairly flat and take you past picturesque spots, forests and streams for an unforgettable cycling trip.
Peace and quiet and gravel routes
The gravel routes of the Ardennes consist of specially constructed, car-free cycle paths along rivers and through forests. You can enjoy pure peace and quiet and the beauty of Walloon nature. It is possible to make trips from Liège to Namur. Or multi-day trips from Ciney to Landen. For the more athletic cyclists, there are mountain bike routes that seek out the differences in altitude of the landscape.
Caves and waterfalls
During your cycle tour through the Ardennes, you can stop off at various places of interest. Number 1 is, of course, the Caves of Han, where you can even take an underground boat trip. Visit the Coo waterfall, the second highest in Belgium, where you can also enjoy beautiful walks. Stroll through Durbuy, the smallest town in the world, with its medieval buildings and charming terraces. With cycle junctions, you can put together your own tours around these highlights of the Ardennes.
Fancy a cycle tour through the Ardennes? Complete your trip with an overnight stay in one of our hotels or take advantage of the offer below.
Hotels near the Ardennes
Van der Valk Hotel Spa is located in the heart of the eponymous city of Spa and is ideally situated near the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. From the hotel you have direct access via a cable car to the Thermes of Spa. The hotel also offers comfortable rooms and suites, a restaurant, bar and a terrace.
Van der Valk Hotel Verviers is situated in a beautiful renovated 18th-century building. The hotel has comfortable rooms and suites, a heated outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant with a terrace where you can enjoy a delicious dinner. The hotel has everything for a pleasant night away in an atmospheric setting.