Côte de Saint-Roch

This 50km circuit starting from Bastogne takes you to discover the picturesque villages and iconic sites of the region, between open landscapes, wooded valleys, and historical monuments. The highlight of the route is the climb of the Côte de Saint-Roch , a short but intense ascent that is one of the classic Ardennes climbs.

After Longchamps, the route passes through a series of charming Ardennes villages: Compogne , Houffalize , Vissoule , Tavigny , Buret , Boeur , Bourcy , Noville , Cobru , Recogne , Foy , Bizory , etc. This loop alternates between long straight stretches and small hills, offering a nice balance between effort and the pleasure of riding.

The highlight of the outing is the climb up the Côte de Saint-Roch , a short but sustained climb, with gradients reaching 9%.

After the coast, the return to Bastogne is via hilly roads, passing near several monuments of the Battle of the Bulge , including the Mardasson Memorial .

• Distance : 0.9 km
• Elevation gain: 105m
• Steepest section: 11.9%
• Average slope: 6%

• Côte de Saint-Roch , the legendary climb of Houffalize
• The villages passed through : Savy, Longchamps, Compogne, Houffalize, Vissoule, Tavigny, Buret, Boeur, Bourcy, Noville, Cobru, Recogne, Foy, Bizory, etc.
• Houffalize , a mountain biking hotspot in Belgium
• Mardasson Memorial and Bastogne War Museum
• Various memorial monuments related to the Second World War

The Côte de Saint-Roch is an unmissable climb in the area, famous among both cyclists and history buffs. It lies on the main axis of the Battle of the Bulge, a place steeped in history.