The Best Road Cycling Routes in Ardennes

This long, challenging route out of Spa takes you deep into the Parc Naturel des Sources, all the way to Liège and back. Spanning 155 km with 2,760 meters of climbing, it's packed with tough, lesser-known climbs .l keep you honest. It’s the kind of ride that guarantees a full day in the saddle and plenty of stories to bring home.

Roll out easy on the RAVeL from Stavelot, then climb out of the valley toward Bergeval. You'll pass the Lienne Beer brewery, then it kicks up again toward Commanster — a tiny village hidden above Vielsalm, out in the middle of nowhere. From there, it’s quiet roads heading north. You’ll take on Mont-le-Soie from the south before dropping down into the final climb of the day the côte de Wanne.

Right from the start, you’re climbing the legendary Col du Stockeu, with the Eddy Merckx monument waiting at the top. Then it’s straight into the backside of the Côte de Wanne. Once you're through that, things ease up a bit and the legs get a break. At least until the La Vecquée climb shows up halfway through. In Spa, you’ve got a choice. Grab a coffee or roll on. After that, the RAVeL brings smoother riding and a fast, flowing descent all the way back to Stavelot. It’s a ride packed with challenging climbs, quiet backroads, and a smooth descent to finish.

La Doyenne is one of the oldest and most legendary classics in road cycling. This route follows the 2025 edition, running from Liège to Bastogne and back again. Heading south through Houffalize, you'll take on the punchy Côte de Saint-Roch before rolling on to Bastogne. It’s not the toughest stretch, but there’s still plenty of climbing to keep things interesting. The ride back north is where it really kicks off. First up is the Col de Haussire near La Roche-en-Ardenne. Once you pass Vielsalm, the climbs come fast. You’ll take on iconic climbs like Côte de Wanne, Col du Stockeu, Col du Rosier, La Redoute, and Côte des Forges. The grand finale is the, recently added, Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons before you drop back into Liège. You can ride it solo, just be sure to prep well and plan your stops. Or you can join the sportive the day before the pros in April.

Don’t feel like riding the full Liège–Bastogne–Liège? This challenging 180 km route is a perfect way to tap into the best of the full route. The first half heads south with steady, rolling terrain that gently climbs. Once you turn back toward Liège, the famous climbs follow in a fast pace. Expect icon climbs like Côte de Wanne, Col du Stockeu, Col du Rosier, La Redoute, Côte des Forges, and a finale on Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons before descending back into Liege.