Practical info

On this page you will find all useful information on Roc d’Ardenne 2025. This information will be updated progressively. So, keep an eye on this page to be fully updated.

After the large success of the last 9 editions, Roc d’Ardenne is coming back to Belgium and will once again be one of the largest mountain bike festivals in Belgium and for a great birthday edition.

Roc d’Ardenne will once again pitch be organised in Houffalize during the weekend of Friday, May 2 to Sunday, May 4, 2025.
As part of the Roc d’Ardenne, Bikes 4 All will once again host the Happy Bike Days, Belgium’s biggest test event for mountainbikes.

Our ingredients? Varied and challenging courses in and around MTB mecca Houffalize. It is challenging you read? Yes, but accessible to all because that too is Roc d’Ardenne.

And we…we promise you not only fantastic tracks to enjoy your mountain bike riding, but also a cosy and unforgettable après-bike with DJ set and delicious catering facilities in the centre of Houffalize so that you and your bike buddies or family will have a great weekend on and off the bike.

Moreover, we are celebrating the 10th edition of our mountain bike festival. Get ready for an epic party!

It pays to register quickly. The sooner you register, the cheaper the rate. You can find the rates here. Get your friends or family together for a fun and sporty weekend in one of the most beautiful regions of the Ardennes.

Leave early to have enough time to park your car, pick-up your race number and prepare yourself for the start. It is a festive weekend so the mobility in the center of Houffalize will be restricted. We advise not to drive to town where it will be IMPOSSIBLE TO PARK.

It will not be possible to park in the center of Houffalize. These parkings are indicated and stewards are present to help you further.

These parkings are indicated and stewards are present to help you further.

  1. Sertomont (coming from the E25), Rue Maison de Repos, 6660 Houffalize (follow the signs from exit 51 – highway E25 coming from Liège or Luxembourg)
  2. Lycée (via Rue de La Roche N860 and la Rue de Libramont N826)
  3. Football (coming from Bastogne), Rue Saint Roch, 6660 Houffalize (accessible from the rue de Bastogne N30 & rue Saint-Roch)

It is a festive weekend so the mobility in the center of Houffalize will be restricted. We advise not to drive to town where it will be impossible to park.

Participants with a camper who do not plan to stay at a campsite can park starting Thursday evening, May 1st, at the parking lot near the football field. Address: Rue Saint-Roch 106, 6660 Houffalize (at the top of Saint-Roch, by the football field). Please note: this is only a parking area. No facilities are provided here.

Please read carefully the info below about picking up your start packet.

Anyone who is individually registered BEFORE Wednesday 9 April and whose e-mail address is provided correctly at registration will receive a personal e-mail one week before the event. This e-mail will include additional information about their participation. Bring this e-mail along to Roc d’Ardenne to collect your ID plate in person at the registration stand.

If you registered AFTER 9 April, you received an e-mail with an e-ticket after your registration. Please print this e-ticket and bring it with you to Houffalize. Your number will be assigned on site.

Opening hours registration stand:

  • Friday 2 May: 16.00 – 21.00
  • Saturday 3 May: 7.00– 21.00
  • Sunday 4 May: 7.00 – 13.35

Showers and changing rooms for riders are available in the Hall Omnisport, Cours de L’Abbaye in Houffalize (200 meter before the finish line).

The exact locations for the food stations will be communicated later on.

Those who chose to participate at the Roc Gourmand made a very good choice! During this 27 km tour, we offer the most delicious local specialties at the 4 food stations.

With thanks to Coeur de l’Ardenne.

The exact locations for the food stations will be communicated later on.

We advise all participants to download the app 112 on their mobile phone before the start of Roc d’Ardenne, ánd to register within the app. That way you can be located more easily in case of a breakdown or accident.

You can download the app through Google Play on the App Store.

You can find here the estimative schedule of the podium ceremonies later on.

If you think you qualify for the ceremony, keep yourself available until +- 45 min after arrival and most importantly, listen carefully to the speakers who will communicate the exact hour.