Put the greatest circle Wallonie on your palmares!

An epic challenge through the Ardennes, from the Citadel of Namur to the rugged forests around Bastogne.

โœ“ Ride and support: KiKa โ€” Every child cancer-free ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿงก

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Participation Wallonie 400 Challenge

This registration is open from July 1, 2026, until September 1, 2026, at the latest.โ€Ž

The minimum age to participate is 18 years.

Check-in is possible at Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize at the start of the event on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM or on Saturday morning, September 19, 2026, from 5:00 AM to 5:30 AM.

The group start is on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 6:00 AM at Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize. It is not allowed to start earlier or later.

GPS Live Tracker

You will receive a GPS live tracker on loan at check-in, for which you are responsible from the moment of issuance. You must carry the tracker turned on throughout the entire event.

The tracker must be returned as soon as possible after the finish, no later than one week after the event on Monday, September 28, 2026, at the finish location - Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize.

In a duo registration, you share one GPS tracker. Duos must ride together for the entire ride. Exception: if one of the two participants has to withdraw from the ride prematurely and for urgent reasons, the other may continue solo with the tracker.

Questions?

Email to mr@granrondo.cc

Included in the participation package:

โœ“ Start and finish at Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize.
โœ“ Iconic 400km route, perfectly mapped out by hand through the most unique landscapes and highlights of Wallonia, choice between road route or gravel route.
โœ“ GPS Live tracking via Follow My Challenge including tracker rental, to be followed by your fans.
โœ“ Brevet card โ€” collect stamps at the checkpoints.
โœ“ Route guide with interactive map: routes (GPX, Komoot, and Wolfmaps), restaurants, water points, super handy schedule, and possible sleeping spots along the way.
โœ“ Coffee/tea with cake upon check-in.
โœ“ Finish Party on Sunday โ€” the first beer/soda is on us.
โœ“ Fun souvenir: Gran Rondo Wallonie patch!
โœ“ Bike and support: KiKa โ€” Every child cancer-free ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿงก

Cafรฉ Coureur Package (optional):

โœ“ Fully catered cycling weekend from Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize โ€” โ‚ฌ60 discount on the normal weekend rate.
โœ“ 3 days / 2 nights (Friday-Sunday) or 4 days / 3 nights (Friday-Monday).
โœ“ Comfortable single beds.
โœ“ Breakfast including fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
โœ“ Pasta buffet on Friday.
โœ“ Sporty breakfast on Saturday before the start.
โœ“ Recovery meal after the finish: buffet with pancakes, yogurt, fruit, and granola.
โœ“ Dinner with main course and dessert on Sunday evening (excl. drinks).

Bring your partner/supporter

โœ“ Supporters (non-cyclists) can also take advantage of the Weekend Package. Recovery meal will be replaced by dinner with main course and dessert on Saturday evening.


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Route

Road routeโ€ƒโ†ป400kmโ€ƒโ‡—4750m

Gravel routeโ€ƒโ†ป400kmโ€ƒโ‡—6050m

Cycle the largest circle of Wallonia (400km) - An epic ride through the Belgium Ardennes, from the Citadel of Namur to the rugged forests around Bastogne.

An iconic round, perfectly mapped out by hand into a super fun, bike-friendly route full of beautiful highlights and a unique circle on the map. ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ

To put this rondo on the map, you ride through the heart of Wallonia, which is greener, wilder, and quieter than you ever expected.

Get ready for perhaps the most beautiful bike ride ever in the Benelux from Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize. It will be quite a climb, but the views over the Ardennes are breathtaking. The Meuse winds through a fairytale landscape along the picturesque Dinant to the Citadel of Namur. From Liรจge, the route is colored by the Blegny mine, the historic town of Limbourg, and the impressive Gileppe Dam. The absolute highlight awaits on the highest plateau of Belgium: the Hautes-Fagnes with dozens of kilometers through unspoiled nature. After 400km on the pedals, you return to Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize. The circle is complete!




Wallonie 400 Challenge

An epic challenge through the Ardennes, from the Citadel of Namur to the rugged forests around Bastogne.

โœ“ Ride and support: KiKa โ€” Every child cancer-free ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿงก

Included in the participation package:

โœ“ Start and finish at Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize.
โœ“ Iconic 400km route, perfectly mapped out by hand through the most unique landscapes and highlights of Wallonia, choice between road route or gravel route.
โœ“ GPS Live tracking via Follow My Challenge including tracker rental, to be followed by your fans.
โœ“ Brevet card โ€” collect stamps at the checkpoints.
โœ“ Route guide with interactive map: routes (GPX, Komoot, and Wolfmaps), restaurants, water points, super handy schedule, and possible sleeping spots along the way.
โœ“ Coffee/tea with cake upon check-in.
โœ“ Finish Party on Sunday โ€” the first beer/soda is on us.
โœ“ Fun souvenir: Gran Rondo Wallonie patch!
โœ“ Bike and support: KiKa โ€” Every child cancer-free ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿงก

Cafรฉ Coureur Package (optional):

โœ“ Fully catered cycling weekend from Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize โ€” โ‚ฌ60 discount on the normal weekend rate.
โœ“ 3 days / 2 nights (Friday-Sunday) or 4 days / 3 nights (Friday-Monday).
โœ“ Comfortable single beds.
โœ“ Breakfast including fruit juice, coffee, and tea.
โœ“ Pasta buffet on Friday.
โœ“ Sporty breakfast on Saturday before the start.
โœ“ Recovery meal after the finish: buffet with pancakes, yogurt, fruit, and granola.
โœ“ Dinner with main course and dessert on Sunday evening (excl. drinks).

Bring your partner/supporter

โœ“ Supporters (non-cyclists) can also take advantage of the Weekend Package. Recovery meal will be replaced by dinner with main course and dessert on Saturday evening.

๐Ÿ•’ PROGRAM & INFO

Friday, September 18 ๐Ÿ‘‹ Meet & Greet

From 1:00 PM - Check-in at Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize and time to relax and meet others at Cafรฉ Coureur, take a warm-up ride, and/or prepare your bike.
19:00 - 9:00 PM- Pasta buffet for participants with Cafรฉ Coureur Package

Saturday, September 19 ๐Ÿšด Let's Rondo!

5:00 AM - Sporty breakfast for participants with Cafรฉ Coureur Package.
5:00 - 5:30 AM - Check-in for late arrivals.
6:00 AM - Group start Wallonie 400 Challenge

Choose your own pace or join a friendly group. You will ride the loop clockwise.

Along the way, there are several checkpoints where you can buy food/drinks. Additionally, there are many dining establishments along the route, which we will also mention in the Rondo Guide.

Decide for yourself whether to ride it in one go or find a place to stay overnight along the way.

Sunday, September 20 ๐Ÿป Finish Party

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM - Finish Party

Now enjoy the after-party at the finish location Cafรฉ Coureur Houffalize. The first round is on us! The finish location is open from Saturday evening until Monday evening. So no problem if you arrive at night or only on Monday.

For participants finishing later on Sunday, there is the option to book an extra overnight stay at Cafรฉ Coureur.

Do you want to stay with the Cafรฉ Coureur Package? Then be quick! There are 57 sleeping places.

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๐ŸŒŸ Rondoguide

Detailed guide with everything for a successful cycling adventure.

โœ“ Instant access to the digital Rondoguide and GPX in your account.
โœ“ Routes in Wolf Maps, GPX, and Komoot.
โœ“ Unlimited route updates โ€” always the most recent version.
โœ“ Recommended cafรฉs and restaurants with links to Google Maps.
โœ“ Water points to fill your bottles.
โœ“ Timetables for multiple starting points and daily schedules.
โœ“ 10% discount on everything at Kalkman.cc

Round-up

What points of attention are there on the route?

Checkpoints - Participants receive a stamp card to collect a stamp at each checkpoint. During the event, the checkpoints can be recognized by the GranRondo banner.

The route is self-supported. However, we will provide you with a little extra energy at the start. And for a fee, more food and drinks will be available. It is not possible to stay overnight at the locations. You can leave a bag at the start location during the event, but this is at your own risk. The organization/locations are not responsible for items that get lost or forgotten.

The gravel route consists of 50% unpaved/gravel sections. The recommendation is wide tires of at least 50/60mm, as about 90% of the off-road paths have larger gravel stones. There are virtually no technical MTB paths in the route, but front suspension is not a luxury.

The road route is entirely on paved roads.

Details / special features on the route are listed in the Rondogids, which you can access after purchasing the tickets.

You have registered. Where can you find the GPX?

Here are the steps to find the gpx:

  1. Go to account.granrondo.cc
  2. Enter the exact same email address you used to place the order.
  3. You will receive a verification code by email that you need to enter.
  4. In your account at Rondogidsen, you will see the Rondo you purchased. The GPX is on the Rondo guide page.

Can I also exchange or transfer my ticket?

No refunds are possible after the purchase of tickets.

If you are unable to attend this event, you can go "On an Adventure Yourself" on another date with the received Round Guide and route files. Other event provisions and extras (such as drinks) will be forfeited, without refund.

Tickets are personal and non-transferable to others.

How much of your donation goes to KiKa?

100% to KiKa
If you add this round to your start list, you can make a voluntary contribution. The entire amount will go to KiKa.

Events / Challenges
Do you want to give even more motivation / meaning to your participation for the good cause? Then you can create a fundraising page for KiKa to collect donations from your friends, colleagues / network, and family.

Other questions?


Other date?

Can't make it on the event date?
Go on a self-guided adventure with Rondoguide & GPX.

Choose your own date, starting point, and company. The prep is done โ€” you just need to ride and enjoy! ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธโœจ

โœ“ Round guide and GPX available immediately
โœ“ Including road route and gravel route.
โœ“ Unlimited route updates
โœ“ Original gift for your cycling friends ๐ŸŽ