Practical info

The practical information for Roc d’Ardenne 2024 will be systematically added. So keep a close eye on this page.

After the large success of the last 8 editions, Roc d’Ardenne is coming back to Belgium and will once again be one of the largest mountain bike festivals in Belgium.

The many proposed routes allow you to discover the legendary Houffalize region! 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.

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 are not staying at a campsite can use the parking lot at the football field from Thursday evening, April 25.
Address: Rue Saint-Roch 106, 6660 Houffalize (at the top of Saint-Roch, at the football square).

Keen to make Roc d’Ardenne a proper outing, with or without friends?

Be welcome at our accommodation partner Floreal Holidays. They welcome you in one of the many accommodation options in Houffalize or in La Roche-en-Ardenne.

Welcome to Floreal Holidays, where guests are invited to enjoy two beautiful locations amidst the enchanting Ardennes. The holiday domains and campgrounds, situated along the picturesque banks of the river Ourthe, offer the perfect base for a short stay during the Roc d’Ardenne.

In La Roche-en-Ardenne, guests are welcomed to enjoy comfortable hotel rooms including breakfast, cosy studios, or spacious 4-5 person apartments. For those seeking a unique camping experience, the location offers luxury mobile homes or premium tents, as well as pitches for their own tents, caravans, or motorhomes. Here, guests will find the ideal mix of relaxation, sports, and cultural discoveries, and can indulge in delicious Belgian dishes at the brasserie and/or restaurant Le Parc.

In the mountain biking paradise of Houffalize, Camping du Viaduc is just a stone’s throw away from the Roc d’Ardenne trail. This is where the natural beauty of the Ardennes truly comes to life. The campsite offers spacious pitches for caravans, tents, or motorhomes with electricity, water, and sanitary facilities, and enjoy a range of outdoor activities, from hiking and mountain biking to kayaking.

Whether guests choose to stay in La Roche-en-Ardenne or Houffalize, Floreal Holidays offers everything they need for an unforgettable experience during the Roc d’Ardenne. The team looks forward to welcoming them soon and immersing them in the warm hospitality of the accommodations.

For more info or the make a reservation, please send an e-mail at info@florealgroup.be or have a look online atwww.florealholidays.be

Looking for a camping spot ?

In La Roche-en-Ardenne, Floreal Holidays offers a unique camping experience. The location offers luxury mobile homes or premium tents, as well as pitches for your own tents, caravans, or motorhomes. Here, guests will find the ideal mix of relaxation, sports, and cultural discoveries, and can indulge in delicious Belgian dishes at the brasserie and/or restaurant Le Parc.

In the mountain biking paradise of Houffalize, Camping du Viaduc (also Floreal Holidays) is just a stone’s throw away from the Roc d’Ardenne trail. This is where the natural beauty of the Ardennes truly comes to life. The campsite offers spacious pitches for caravans, tents, or motorhomes with electricity, water, and sanitary facilities. Rental accommodations are not available yet.

For more info or the make a reservation, please send an e-mail at info@florealgroup.be or have a look online atwww.florealholidays.be

Participants with a camper who are not staying at a campsite can use the parking lot at the football field from Thursday evening, April 2 (no facilities).
Address: Rue Saint-Roch 106, 6660 Houffalize (at the top of Saint-Roch, at the football square).

The camping car spot in the center of Houffalize will not be available during the event.

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

Are you NOT taking part in the UCI race?

Which race is a UCI race ?

  1. The UCI Big Roc Marathon for men
  2. The UCI Marathon for the women

You participate in this race if you have a UCI license.

If you are registered for these races without a license, you do NOT participate in the UCI race part of this tour. You then participate as a “regular” MTB rider.

Anyone who is individually registered before Wednesday 3 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 April 3, 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.

Participants in the UCI race will be assigned their numbers only on site.

Bring this e-mail along to Roc d’Ardenne to collect your ID plate in person at the registration stand behind Houtopia (follow the signs)

  • Friday 27 April: 16.00 – 21.00
  • Saturday 28 April: 7.00– 21.00
  • Sunday 28 April: 6.30 – 13. 40


Are you participating in the UCI race?

Which race is a UCI race ?

  1. The UCI Big Roc Marathon for men
  2. The UCI Marathon for the women

You participate in this race if you have a UCI license.

Please read very carefully all the info regarding the license check below.

All participants in the UCI race are assigned their bib numbers on site. These numbers are assigned based on your UCI ranking.

Collection and control of the UCI participants’ licenses will take place on Saturday 27 April 2024 between 16h00 and 20h00 at the UCI Commissioner’s Office at the Roc d’Ardenne registration stand, that is located behind Houtopia (follow the signs).

It is NOT possible to collect your bib number at any other time.

There will be no license control on Sunday morning.

Don’t have a license and still want to participate in the UCI race ?

Belgians without yearly license who wish to participate in the official UCI Mountainbike Series competition and want to purchase a daily license, can do so under the following conditions:

  1. The UCI marathon (Big Roc Marathon for male riders and Roc Marathon for female riders) is not complete yet.
  2. Only on Saturday 27 April during the opening hours of the license check (4 PM – 8 PM). Registering for the UCI MTB Marathon Series is not possible on the day of the Marathon itself.

Non-Belgians without a license have to buy their daily license in advance at their national federation. They cannot buy a daily license at the event.

Which race is a UCI race ?

  1. The UCI Big Roc Marathon for men
  2. The UCI Marathon for the women

You participate in this race if you have a UCI license.

Please read very carefully all the info regarding the license check below.

All participants in the UCI race are assigned their bib numbers on site. These numbers are assigned based on your UCI ranking.

Collection and control of the UCI participants’ licenses will take place on Saturday 27 April 2024 between 16h00 and 20h00 at the UCI Commissioner’s Office at the Roc d’Ardenne registration stand, behind Houtopia (follow the signs)

It is NOT possible to collect your bib number at any other time.

There will be no license control on Sunday morning.

Don’t have a license and still want to participate in the UCI race ?

Belgians without yearly license who wish to participate in the official UCI Mountainbike Series competition and want to purchase a daily license, can do so under the following conditions:

  1. The UCI marathon (Big Roc Marathon for male riders and Roc Marathon for female riders) is not complete yet.
  2. Only on Saturday during the opening hours of the license check (4 PM – 8 PM). Registering for the UCI MTB Marathon Series is not possible on the day of the Marathon itself.

Non-Belgians without a license have to buy their daily license in advance at their national federation. They cannot buy a daily license at the event.

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

Click here to find the different aid stations >>

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.

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.

Food stations:

  • Taverneux
  • Fontenaille
  • Willogne
  • Achouffe

Click here to see the food stations at the map.

Click here to find an overview of the products.

Bon appétit!

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.

Wil je graag wisselen van afstand of naam? Dit kan tot en met 3 april 2024 via info@golazo.com.

Voor een naamwissel, ontvangen we graag volgende gegevens van de vervanger:

  • Referentienummer oorspronkelijke deelnemer:
  • Naam + voornaam:
  • Geslacht:
  • Geboortedatum:
  • Adres:
  • Woonplaats + postcode:
  • Telefoonnummer:
  • Telefoonnummer in geval van nood:
  • E-mailadres:

Voor een afstandswissel: wisselen naar een lagere afstand is gratis. Voor een hogere afstand wordt het verschil in prijs aangerekend en ontvang je een link om de betaling uit voeren.

Na het verstrijken van de deadline, namelijk na 3 april 2024, is het enkel mogelijk om te wisselen van naam of afstand aan de inschrijvingsstand op Roc d’Ardenne zelf.

Afstandswissel (ter plaatse)

  1. Haal het borstnummer van de oorspronkelijke deelnemer op.
  2. Laat je afstand wijzigen aan de stand ‘change of name/distance’ en ontvang een nieuw borstnummer.
  3. Wisselen naar een lagere afstand is gratis. Voor een hogere afstand wordt het verschil in prijsaangerekend.

Naamswissel (ter plaatse)

  1. Haal het borstnummer op met de bevestigingsmail van de persoon van wie je het startnummer hebt overgenomen.
    2. Laat je gegevens wijzigen aan de stand ‘change of name/distance’ en ontvang een nieuw borstnummer.
  2. Vergeet je ID niet mee te nemen. Voor een naamswijziging wordtter plaatse € 5 administratiekost aangerekend.