Haybes is a region in the French Ardennes, characterized by the winding Meuse River and extensive forest-covered slopes. This landscape offers a diverse environment for outdoor activities, with elevated viewpoints providing panoramic vistas of the valley. The area's geological history, marked by slate mining, adds a unique character to its trails. Haybes provides opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more.
The Haybes region offers more than 100 routes…
99
Routes
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4.6
(89)
570
riders
49.4km
02:59
340m
340m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.4
(41)
274
riders
27.3km
01:40
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
(59)
4,908
riders
53.3km
03:07
290m
290m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
(28)
452
riders
29.7km
01:45
150m
150m
Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4.0
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51
riders
100.0km
05:25
1,630m
1,630m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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316
riders
84.4km
03:29
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

96
riders
55.1km
02:39
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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75
riders
69.8km
03:16
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
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44
riders
31.6km
02:39
500m
500m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
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64
riders
79.1km
06:48
1,420m
1,420m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required.

4.5
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52
riders
54.1km
02:52
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.7
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25
riders
27.0km
02:10
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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4.2
(33)
123
hikers
7.92km
02:02
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.3
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22
hikers
7.79km
02:05
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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17
hikers
19.9km
05:49
460m
460m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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18
hikers
13.1km
03:47
310m
310m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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5.0
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68
runners
10.7km
01:08
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
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46
runners
10.2km
01:03
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

25
runners
16.3km
01:42
70m
70m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

20
runners
12.8km
01:37
290m
290m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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5
riders
27.1km
01:59
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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11
riders
28.8km
01:58
420m
420m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

3
riders
99.3km
07:41
1,720m
1,720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(3)
26
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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Haybes offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features the Meuse River and extensive forest-covered slopes, providing diverse environments for these sports. More than 100 routes are available for exploration.
Haybes is a prominent stop on the Trans-Ardennes Greenway (EuroVelo 19), which is ideal for touring cyclists. This path largely follows the Meuse River and is perfectly surfaced. Routes like "From Haybes to Givet" and "From Haybes to Revin" are popular options. For more information, refer to the Cycling around Haybes guide.
Road cyclists in Haybes can find routes with significant elevation gains, some requiring very good fitness. These routes often traverse the Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes, offering challenging terrain. The Road Cycling Routes around Haybes guide provides further details.
Mountain bikers will find a wealth of marked trails within the dense forests of the Haybes region. The Maison des Randonnées – Relais VTT serves as a dedicated hub for mountain biking. It offers mountain bike rentals, washing stations, and repair facilities. Explore options in the MTB Trails around Haybes guide.
The Haybes region offers a wide array of hiking routes through its varied landscapes of the Meuse Valley, forests, and historical slate country. Hikers can choose from easy walks to more demanding routes. Notable loops include "View of Fumay – La Platale viewpoint" and the "slate and legends circuit." More details are in the Hiking around Haybes guide.
The Trans-Ardennes Greenway (EuroVelo 19) provides perfectly surfaced paths largely following the Meuse River, making it suitable for easy touring and road cycling. This greenway is accessible for various abilities, including families. It offers a gentle gradient along the riverside.
The defining feature of the Haybes region is the Meuse River, which carves dramatic loops through the landscape. Elevated viewpoints throughout the area provide panoramic vistas of the valley, such as the "View from the Platform" and the "Seven O'Clock Rock." Legendary rock formations like "Les Dames de Meuse" also enhance the scenery.
Haybes is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts on komoot. More than 21,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars for the region's 107 routes. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among users.
Komoot offers several guides for the Haybes region to help plan activities. These include Cycling around Haybes, Road Cycling Routes around Haybes, MTB Trails around Haybes, Hiking around Haybes, Running Trails around Haybes, and Gravel biking around Haybes.
The official website for the municipality of Haybes is http://www.haybes.fr. For tourism inquiries, the Mairie de Haybes (Town Hall) can be contacted at +33 3 24 41 11 36. General tourism information for the Ardennes region is also available.
Haybes provides practical amenities for cyclists, particularly at the Maison des Randonnées – Relais VTT. This hub offers mountain bike rentals, washing stations, and repair facilities. Outdoor sports machines are also available along the greenway for public use.
The terrain for cycling in Haybes varies significantly. The Trans-Ardennes Greenway offers perfectly surfaced, largely flat paths along the Meuse River. For road cyclists, routes through the Regional Natural Park of the Ardennes feature significant elevation gains. Mountain bikers can explore marked trails within dense forests.

