Mountain biking at La Truite d'Argent in the Ardennes

Mountain Biking in Houffalize: The MTB Mecca

Start the finest routes directly from your accommodation

Houffalize breathes mountain biking. As a former stage of the UCI MTB World Cup, the area is internationally renowned as one of the most challenging and spectacular mountain-bike regions in the world. And the best part? From mini resort La Truite d'Argent you set off straight onto the demanding trails of the Ourthe valley.

Whether you come for the serious climbing and punchy elevation, technical descents down singletracks, or simply an active day in the forest air: there is a route for every level. Pick up the famous colour-marked MTB loops of Houffalize right from your accommodation and put your legs to the test in unspoilt nature.

Practical for mountain bikers

🚿 Rinse-off area: hose the mud off your bike (and yourself) after a tough ride through the forest.
⚡ E-MTB friendly: riding electric? No problem — the trails in the area are perfectly suited to it.

Map of the colour-marked mountain bike routes around Houffalize

Route 01 Colour-marked MTB loops

Multiple loops

distance

½–1 day

duration

All levels

level

MTB routes around Houffalize

Houffalize is renowned for its dense network of permanent, colour-marked mountain bike loops. From La Truite d'Argent you pick them up straight away: from punchy climbs and technical singletracks to gentler forest loops for those taking it easy.

Choose your route by colour and length and ride straight into the valley of the Ourthe. Going electric? Most loops are perfectly rideable on an e-MTB.

Route map & tips provided on arrival

Relaxed cycling on the flat RAVeL routes near Houffalize

Route 02 Flat & car-free

1,300+ km

network

As you like

duration

Easy

level

Relaxed cycling on the RAVeL

Prefer to take it easy? The RAVeL is a beautiful, paved and car-free path along a former railway bed, surrounded by nature and dotted with idyllic picnic spots. From the resort you are there in no time.

This 1,300-kilometre network is perfect for a relaxed afternoon on a city bike or e-bike, or as recovery after a hard day of mountain biking.

Renting a bike or e-MTB? You can at Houffabike in the centre of Houffalize — tel. +32(0)61.28.93.13 or +32(0)61.28.91.57.

Car-free — also suitable for e-bikes & reduced mobility

Recover in total peace

After the ride, your own silence awaits

After hours of grinding on the pedals, slogging through the mud and conquering the steepest climbs, there is nothing better than to unwind. A hot shower, an ice-cold local beer and sinking down by the wood burner in your own comfortable accommodation.

Own wood burner Terrace with a view Restaurant

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Seating area with a lit wood burner and a glass of wine in an accommodation at La Truite d'Argent