La Gayolle departing from Dinant

Embark on a 50km cycling loop starting from Dinant, combining the Meuse Valley, Condroz roads, and sustained climbs. This route alternates between long, rolling sections along the river and challenging ascents, including the famous Gayolle , a true highlight of the circuit.

The race starts in Dinant, with a smooth first section along the Meuse River, ideal for warming up. The route then reaches Yvoir, where the valley gradually gives way to a more challenging terrain.

After Yvoir, the route follows the Bocq stream before tackling the climb to La Gayolle, the main difficulty of the loop. This ascent gives the circuit its character with a sustained gradient and constant effort.

The descent then leads towards Bauche, before continuing along the Crupet stream to the village of Crupet. The route then continues through Assesse, then follows several hilly roads via Le Hameau, Mianoye, Durnal and Chansin, before reaching Spontin.

The end of the loop passes through Loyers before a gradual descent leading back to Dinant.

Difficulty: 177
Length: 1.5 km
Average slope: 10.5%
Steepest 100m: 16.9%
Elevation gain: 157 m

• Dinant : Starting and finishing town, on the banks of the Meuse.
• Yvoir : A transitional town between the valley and the first difficulties of the route.
• The Meuse : First rolling section along the river.
• The Bocq stream : A wilder section before the Gayolle.
• La Gayolle : An iconic climb on the circuit.
• Bauche and Spontin : Two localities crossed in the central part of the route.
• Crupet : One of the Most Beautiful Villages of Wallonia , known for its picturesque character.
• Assesse : A more pronounced crossing point before the return to Dinant.
• Le Hameau, Mianoye, Durnal and Chansin : A string of small towns on hilly roads.
• Loyers : Last stop before heading back towards Dinant.