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?

You can browse through the other available options via the Houffalize Tourism Service. Click here.

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 at the Place de l’Eglise, 17 (esplanade in front of Houtopia)

  • Friday 27 April: 16.00 – 21.00
  • Saturday 28 April: 7.00– 21.00
  • Sunday 29 April: 6.30 – 13.35


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 (Place de l’Eglise, 17 (Houtopia).

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 (Place de l’Eglise, 17 (Houtopia).

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).

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.

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.

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.