Cycling around the old spa town of Spa

On this very hilly and scenically appealing route, electric assistance can be helpful.

This is what to expect along the way

Start: Theux-Frachnimont

Distance: 52 km

Elevation: 798 m

Description: On this very hilly and scenically appealing route, electric assistance can be helpful. It leads through the forests and over the heights of the Ardennes. The Col du Maquensart is a climb included in the program that has also been tackled in professional cycling races like Liège-Bastogne-Liège. After the tour, a detour to beautiful Theux with its historic town center is worthwhile. The Franchimont Castle overlooking the valley is also worth a visit.

Stations:

Franchimont, Tiege, Sart-lez-Spa, Le Wayai, Cokaifagne, Aerodrome de Spa, Desnié, Winamplanche, La Reid, Vieux Cortil, Jevoumont, Franchimont

Sights: Wayai beautiful rubble stone houses ,Aerodrome Spa, Ski slope Thier de Rexhons, Venn landscape La Vecquée, Franchimont Castle