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

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

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

03:01

38.6km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: July 27, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 84 m for 34 m

After 38.6 km for 34 m

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2.46 km

The restaurant "Le Chameleux" is located very close to the French-Belgian border. It serves freshly caught trout from the restaurant's own ponds, as well as hearty regional dishes such as touffaxe – a specialty made with potatoes, pork ribs, bacon, and sausages.

Opening hours: The bistro is open from 10:30 a.m. Hot meals are available from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

From May 1 to September 15, the restaurant is closed on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays. From September 15 to April 30, it is also closed on Monday and Thursday evenings.

More information at lechameleux.be.

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15.1 km

View of the Abbey's castle

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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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15.2 km

À l'Ange Gardien Orval Café

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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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15.5 km

Orval Abbey

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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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