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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

03:55

61.9km

820m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc national de la Vallée de la Semois

Parc naturel de Gaume

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Villers-devant-Orval village

Highlight • Settlement

Villers-devant-Orval is an old village that was largely destroyed during the Second World War. Only a few older houses survived this war.
When you walk through the village, you will discover some old 18th century farms and even a 17th century castle, now classified. On the « Place de l'Etang » in the center of the village is the Saint-Gengoulf fountain; this old structure was rebuilt in 1847; in a niche is the statue of the saint patron of the parish and holder of the church. Opposite is a « fumière » which, as the name implies, was a storage place for the manure. The wooden beams that support the roof come from the old church that was destroyed at the beginning of the war 1940-45.

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21.8 km

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Highlight • Historical Site

A recommendation to discover this historic cemetery in foggy weather or at dusk.
The fog or shadows give a mysterious atmosphere to the cemetery.
Not recommended for the faint of heart.

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24.6 km

Orval Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Orval Abbey is a legendary place that combines history, culture, spirituality, and gourmet delights. The famous Orval Trappist beer is still brewed here, according to the original recipe. The label of the Orval bottle, as well as many of the abbey's ornaments, features a trout and a ring. Legend has it that Countess Mathilde de Canossa accidentally dropped her wedding ring into a fountain here. She prayed to God, and a trout appeared on the surface of the water, carrying the precious ring in its mouth. "It's a Val d'Or," cried the noblewoman. And she decided to found a monastery in this blessed place...

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24.8 km

À l'Ange Gardien Orval Café

Highlight • Cafe

À l’Ange Gardien is a surprising place; as part of the world-famous Orval site, it undoubtedly contributes to the region's tourism development. The fully renovated and modernized building meets all modern needs and requirements (proximity to parking, accessibility for people with disabilities, Wi-Fi, etc.). Here, you can enjoy the widest selection of Orval products. Both the beer and cheese are at their finest. L’Ange Gardien also exclusively serves Orval on tap, better known as the Green Orval.
(À l’Ange Gardien)

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25.0 km

View of the Abbey's castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Château d’Orval was built on the old foundations of an earlier castle near the largest monastery in the country, the Orval Abbey. The castle was originally the home of the abbot.

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30.4 km

Ivy-Covered Stone Archway, Parc Naturel de Gaume

Highlight • Monument

A very steep climb. I preferred to push 😅

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36.7 km

Chemin du Brugeland

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This very beautiful path alternates between passages in the woods and near meadows.

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38.8 km

Château du Faing

Highlight • Castle

During World War II, the castle housed the Queen Elisabeth House, which became a boys' school in 1942. Headmaster Marie Taquet and her husband, Émile Taquet, housed 87 Jewish children there and saved them from the Holocaust.
The current building has served as the municipal building of the city of Chiny since 2012. It was partially renovated at that time.
In 2025, the city of Chiny received European subsidies for an energy-efficient restoration of the castle. This included insulating the roof, walls, floors, and ceilings, replacing the lighting with LED bulbs, and replacing the heating system.
(Wikipedia)

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57.1 km

Virton Arboretum

Forest

61.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.5 km

24.8 km

5.89 km

2.77 km

1.10 km

548 m

206 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

20.9 km

17.7 km

1.31 km

159 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Sunday 24 May

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Orval Abbey – View of the Abbey's castle loop from Virton

Villers-devant-Orval village

Historic public washhouse of Saint-Genoulf

Orval Abbey

À l'Ange Gardien Orval Café

View of the Abbey's castle

Ivy-Covered Stone Archway, Parc Naturel de Gaume

Chemin du Brugeland

Château du Faing

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