Practical info

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

NEW! Registration booth location: Centre Sportif Cour-de-l’Abbaye 15, 6660 Houffalize

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 out more about the food stations:

• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

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.

Curious about the local specialties we have in store for you? Click here for the full overview.

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.

Looking for a camping spot ?

1. Camper spots in Houffalize

During the Roc d’Ardenne, Floreal Holidays offers around 50 camper spots just a stone’s throw from the center of Houffalize at their holiday village, Le Hameau de l’Ourthe.

This location is the perfect base for those who want to stay close to the start and finish of the Roc d’Ardenne.

The camper spots at Le Hameau de l’Ourthe are brand new and equipped with all amenities.

2. Unique camping experience in La Roche-en-Ardenne

In La Roche-en-Ardenne, Floreal Holidays offers a unique camping experience with luxury mobile homes or premium tents, as well as space for your own tents, caravans, or motorhomes.

In addition to classic camping, Floreal Holidays also offers hotel rooms, studios, or apartments in their holiday domain. Here 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.

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

3. Camper parking (NO AMENITIES)

Participants with a camper who do not want to stay at a campsite can park from Thursday evening, May 1st, at the parking lot near the football field (no amenities). Address: Rue Saint-Roch 106, 6660 Houffalize (at the top of Saint-Roch, near the football field).

Please note: This is a regular parking spot WITHOUT amenities. Only for fully autonomous campers.

4. Public camper spot closed

The public camper spot in the center of Houffalize is not accessible during Roc d’Ardenne.

In La Roche-en-Ardenne, our accommodation partner Floreal Holidays offers hotel rooms, studios, or apartments in their holiday domain. 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.

For more information and reservations, you can email info@florealgroup.be or visit the website www.florealholidays.be.

Tekst: The organizer advises everyone to avoid intense efforts for which they are not physically well prepared. Make sensible choices regarding the distance you want to cover and/or the pace you want to set for your body. Those who aim to perform at a high intensity are strongly advised to undergo a medical check-up by a (sports) doctor annually.

Submitting a medical certificate is not mandatory. It is up to each participant to decide how they handle the information received during a medical check-up. The organizer bears no responsibility in this regard.

You can find all the information about proper preparation here.

The organization will provide technical assistance at the MAVIC stand on the Place de l’Eglise and technical support along the course. This support includes help with standard issues such as adjusting gears, replacing a derailleur or brake cable, lubricating the chain, checking tire and fork pressure, truing a wheel, adjusting clipless pedals, etc.

Thorough Check-Up Before the Roc

We therefore strongly recommend that all participants have their bike thoroughly inspected by a mechanic before participating in the Roc d’Ardenne. Be sure to take a spare set of brake pads with you and possibly a new derailleur hanger (a pad on which the rear derailleur is mounted). Our technicians know from experience that in the event of a breakage, this part will probably no longer be available in the local bicycle shop. Moreover, there are hundreds of versions of these parts and they do not have each of them available.

The shop “Houffa Bike” (Avenue de la Gare 23, 6660 Houffalize / +32 498 36 34 14) will also be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Here you can buy small equipment or have your bike repaired.

One mountain biker is worth two…