Ride Belgium end to end, cutting across the heart of Europe through the country that treats cycling like a national faith. This is a week of variety and contrast: storybook towns, quiet weaving lanes, rough-edged cobbles, and punchy hills that keep you honest.
You’ll trace the spirit of the Belgian Monuments on the same roads ridden by the greats — think Eddy Merckx territory, and the home roads of Remco Evenepoel — with famous climbs and race landmarks stitched into the route. Take on the Kemmelberg, feel the bite of the Paterberg, and go deep on the Col du Haussire. Then earn your stripes on the classics tests: Valkenberg, Berendries, and the Muur van Geraardsbergen — the kind of climbs that turn a good rider into a Flandrien.
This is also a ride through history. You’ll pass and pay respect at places that shaped Europe’s 20th century: Tyne Cot and Hill 60, and the Last Post at the Menin Gate. Later, you ride through Battle of the Bulge landscapes as the Ardennes delivers the final challenge.
Cross the linguistic divide from Flanders into Wallonia and watch the world change with it — from open farmland and classics roads to deeper valleys, darker forests, and tougher terrain. Big riding, big meaning, and a route that shows you Belgium at its best.
Rated 3 out of 4 our Advanced tours are designed for people who ride regularly and want back to back challenging days on the bike. Riders should be confident riding in a small group, comfortable on extended climbs (at your own pace) and have good bike handling skills on corners and descents. E-bikes are available on all of our tours.
Roll from Ypres and head straight out for a short opener through the calm, open roads of West Flanders.
You’ll pass and visit key WWI sites such as Tyne Cot cemetery, Polygon Wood & Hill 60 riding on quiet lanes before arriving back in Ypres.
We ride the roads that made Belgian cycling what it is: the Spring Classics heartland. It’s flat-to-rolling, perfect for loosening the legs and getting the group riding smoothly together.
The evening features the Last Post at the Menin Gate — a powerful start to the week.
Today we ride the roads that made Belgian cycling what it is: the Spring Classics heartland. Expect fast farm lanes, gritty sectors.
You’ll take in famous names from Gent–Wevelgem and the Tour of Flanders orbit with highlights including the Kemmelberg, Oude Kwaremont, the Patersberg and the Koppenberg.
A proper Flemish Ardennes day, and one that makes you work for it. You’re on Remco Evenepoel’s home roads as you ride out from the classics climbs and into the rolling countryside of the Pajottenland, south-west outskirts of Brussels.
The route strings together iconic tests — Valkenberg, Berendries, and the Muur van Geraardsbergen. Get over today’s climbs and you’ve got the official status: Flandrien.
Today you cross the language border into Wallonia. The landscapes get wilder, rougher, the valleys deepen, and the roads start cutting through forested hills instead of open farmland.
The headline is the Mur de Huy — short, brutal, and famous for a reason, with the little chapel watching from the top. Take a breath, take the photo, then drop into the Ardennes with that wow feeling as you roll into Aywaille.
Welcome to Liège–Bastogne–Liège territory. The climbs get longer and harder, and the views start paying you back — deep woods, big horizons, and roads that feel made for hard days out.
You’ll take on the Col du Haussire, often called the hardest climb in Belgium, and you’ll want to respect it. Then save something for La Redoute — a natural arena where champions of cycling are made and crowds usually roar. Finish in Houffalize with that solid, earned tiredness.
Final day, and it’s a belter. From the WWI battlegrounds of the opening, you finish by riding through WWII history — the Battle of the Bulge landscapes rolling under your wheels as the Ardennes delivers one last time.
The Cote de Stockeu is the moment: pay your respects at the Eddy Merckx statue, then keep moving through a stacked set of climbs — Haute Levée, Col du Rosier, and the Cote de Wanne — before dropping into Spa to close the loop properly.
Coffee, goodbyes, and the quiet satisfaction of having ridden Belgium end-to-end: monuments, cobbles, classics roads, and the Ardennes.
Make your way back to Brussels or Charleroi for onward travel or book our group transfer to Brussels.
Full Support
Enjoy small group sizes and professional, personal support all week from your guides & support vehicle.
We work with an industry leading guide to guest ratio – expect up to 4 guests per guide on the trip with guides leading the way on the road and a support vehicle close by at all times. Note that for groups of 4 riders or less this tour is run as a guided trip without the support vehicle.
The ride support vehicle is stocked with natural ride nutrition, electrolytes and water, as well as a full set of tools to resolve any mechanicals. On selected days the support crew will serve a delicious picnic lunch in a scenic location en route. Enjoy local foods chosen to keep you feeling energized and healthy.
Eat Sleep Cycle guides are experienced riders from all walks of life united by a love of cycling who’ll help to keep the group safe, motivated and savouring the trip of a lifetime.
All guests will receive access to our digital Road Book and routes, giving everyone the flexibility to ride at their own pace.
Hotels shown are examples and are subject to change
Stay at our favorite cyclist-friendly hotel in Ypres. Ariane Hotel is a modern 4* family-run hotel featuring a secure bike shed with e-bike charging, a cozy bar, and a refined restaurant. Enjoy a peaceful stay in their renovated rooms and a beautiful garden. The historic Grote Markt is just a 7-minute walk away
Stay at this iconic 4* hotel in the heart of the historic city of Spa. Van der Valk Hotel Spa offers a secure bike storage, a modern fitness center, and a direct funicular connection to the thermal baths. Relax on the panoramic terrace or enjoy a meal at their elegant restaurant. The stunning Ardennes cycling routes start right outside your door.
Stay at this welcoming 4* riverside hotel in the heart of Houffalize. Hotel du Commerce features a secure bike store, a relaxing wellness centre with a sauna, and an excellent on-site restaurant. Enjoy the peaceful garden by the Ourthe river and comfortable rooms. The famous World Cup mountain bike trails are just steps away.
Bike hire is not included in the tour. Add bike rental to the trip from €60 per day.Bikes shown here are examples and are subject to availabilty at the time of booking. We'll let you know the available options in your size when you book with us.
The Wilier Filante SL guarantees a first-class weight, a precise ride and a great aesthetic clarity thanks to the integrated cables. Carbon Monocoque frame with full internal cable routing. New fully integrated one piece carbon handlebar. Electronic Shimano 105 Di2 shifting. Carbon wheels, 50 mm profile. Chainrings: 50/34, Cassette: 11-34
Crying out Italian Style and with an excellent ride feel (this bike is designed for everyday riding) you will love this brand new Italian made Basso SV:
Light aerodynamioc yet comfortable carbon frame. High precision Shimano Ultegra di2 groupset. Fulcrum Wind Carbon wheels.
The Wilier Garda is the entry level carbon road bike by Wilier, but you will not be disappointed. This is the brand new updated Garda for 2025 with integrated cabling and a comfortable geometry for long days in the saddle if you wish. Carbon frame. Shimano 105 12 speed groupset. Alloy wheels. Crankset 50/34, Cassette 11-34
A proud Fleming with deep Belgian cycling roots, Arno perfectly blends his heritage with a love for Catalan roads. Whether leading you over smooth tarmac or dusty gravel, his experience across Europe’s iconic peaks from the Alps to the Dolomites ensures every ride is professional, safe, and truly unforgettable.
If you love cycling, put a Belgium cycling holiday high on your bucket list. From the cobbled bergs of Flanders to the forests of the Ardennes, Belgium offers some of the most iconic roads in the sport. A destination steeped in cycling history, with monuments, classics and culture at every turn. Best ridden June through August.
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