The Ardennes Monster

The Ardennes Monster – Namur, Belgium

• Date: July 16–18, 2027

• Location: Namur, Belgium

• Distances: 200 km, 300 km, 500 km, 1,050 km

• Event Type: Ultracycling / Bikepacking

The Ardennes Monster is an ultracycling and bikepacking event based out of Namur, Belgium. Founded in 2022 by the organizers behind La Conquête des Ardennes, the event offers four endurance route options navigating the hills, forest roads, and valleys of the Ardennes and surrounding regions.

The flagship route, Origin, covers 1,050 km and approximately 20,000 meters of elevation gain across four countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and France. The course incorporates three checkpoints and has a 100-hour time limit. The Everest option covers 500 km with 8,848 meters of elevation gain, one checkpoint, and a 48-hour cutoff. Both the 1,050 km and 500 km distances start at 20:00 on July 16 following check-in at 13:00.

Shorter options include the Sanglier route, which covers 300 km and 5,300 meters of climbing with one checkpoint and no official time limit. Check-in for the 300 km route is at 07:00 on July 18, with the start following at 08:00. A 200 km route featuring 3,400 meters of climbing is also offered as an introductory option. For rules, schedules, and registration details, consult the official event website.